Throughout his tenure, Gov. Glenn Youngkin's administration has focused on the need to "raise expectations" in Virginia public education. As proof, officials have pointed to drops in proficiency ratings and test scores on both state assessments and the National Assessment of Educational Progress.

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Pittsylvania County Schools is partnering with a local baseball team in an effort to promote sports education and get kids back into the swing of things. The Danville Otterbots are hoping to deter summer learning loss while also keeping kids active.

WINCHESTER - "I don't know what to say anymore." That's how Winchester Public Schools Superintendent Jason Van Heukulum opened Monday evening's School Board meeting, which was held just seven hours after 28-year-old Audrey Hale allegedly shot and killed three students and three staff members at the private Covenant School in Nashville before being gunned down by police.

Fairfax County high school students will soon have access to free mental health services. Starting April 10, Hazel Health will provide students with weekly virtual therapy sessions at no cost to families.

The Albemarle County School Board has named Cyndi Wells as the next principal of Scottsville Elementary School. Wells was appointed by the school board on Monday evening, according to an Albemarle County Public Schools statement. She'll take up the mantle on July 1.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) - Class rank and titles of valedictorian and salutatorian will return to Virginia Beach City Public Schools starting next school year. The Virginia Beach School board 10-1 on Tuesday to bring back the designations, after voting to remove class rank in 2018 in favor of a Latin honors system.

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. - Sometimes all it takes is to be in the right place at the right time. On March 16, that message rang true as employees from Jefferson Forest High School in Bedford County were able to help save a co-worker's life.

NEWPORT NEWS - A Newport News youth development nonprofit that offers music programs has received $677,000 in federal community project funding to aid its expansion. Soundscapes uses music instruction and performance to develop social, emotional, creative and critical-thinking skills in students from early childhood through age 25.

Norton schools are providing students another resource to overcome academic and personal challenges. At its March 13 meeting, the School Board...

A divided School Board voted Tuesday to allow collective bargaining with teachers and other licensed employees, and to add $3.3 million and 13 new administrative staff to the fiscal year 2024 budget to support it. The vote was 4-3-2, with Jeff Morse (Dulles), John Beatty (Catoctin) and Tiffany Polifko (Broad Run) opposed, and Denise Corbo (At-large) and Brenda Sheridan (Sterling) absent.