The Virginia Department of Education reported the results of the 2020-21 Standards of Learning assessments Thursday. This is the first SOL testing data in two years after Virginia education officials were allowed to cancel federally mandated tests for the 2019-20 school year. Here's a breakdown of how schools did on average in the 2020-21 school year.

However, school district attorney Steve Maddy and other school board members said Atchue's motion could not be considered because it was not related to the purpose of the special meeting. Also, Maddy said requiring documentation would be against state law.

A parent group that got its start advocating for a full return to school during the pandemic is calling on the Arlington County Democratic Committee to end its School Board caucus. Arlington Parents for Education (APE), which has been vocal recently in its criticism of School Board leadership and

A group of parents in Loudoun County, Va., has filed a recall petition against school board member Beth Barts, after gathering roughly 1,860 signatures in favor of her removal - meeting the percentage threshold required under Virginia law, The parent group Fight for Schools lodged the 152-page petition in Loudoun County Circuit Court on Wednesday.

Fairfax County Public Schools is considering providing $1,000 bonuses to its employees, along with a base pay increase for bus drivers. FCPS administrators and the school board discussed the potential compensation boosts during a work session yesterday (Tuesday), when they also debated how to spe

The Prince William County School Board will consider a slew of changes to its public comment policy at its next meeting Sept. 1, including requiring advance sign-up for speakers, requiring that their comments be "directly" related to school policy or operations, and banning signs unless they're part of a division-approved student presentation.

Police are searching for a Buffalo Junction man who is suspected of assaulting a Clarksville woman found dead at the Super 8 Motel in South Boston Tuesday afternoon. Statue hauled away from longtime perch at courthouse square After a season shortened by the pandemic, Halifax prepares for first full season under new coach; due to heat, game time moved to 7:30 p.m.

Rappahannock County Public Schools on Tuesday closed its two schools and switched to virtual learning due to COVID-19 and flu cases. All students, who have not otherwise been advised to quarantine, will be able to begin in-person instruction again on Aug. 30, according to a school system news release.

Recent months have seen dozens of people seeking to speak at Botetourt County School Board meetings. On Tuesday, the division announced a tool to help it manage its public comment sessions. It is introducing an electronic form, posted at the system's website, www.bcps.k12.va.us, and is accepting applications, according to a school board news release.

BERRYVILLE - Clarke County Public Schools will make special paid leave available to employees needing time off due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Several conditions must be met, though. Under a policy adopted by the Clarke County School Board earlier this week, both part-time and full-time employees are eligible for up to 10 days of paid leave in the upcoming school year.

The Virginia Department of Health has recommended Amherst County Public Schools temporarily close all of its secondary schools starting Thursday due to a COVID-19 outbreak. The closure, which lasts until Sept. 2, includes Amherst County High School, Amherst and Monelison middle schools, and the Amherst Education Center, according to a video announcement Wednesday evening from Superintendent Rob Arnold.

Retiring Salem schools Superintendent Alan Seibert will be the ombudsman and policy officer for Roanoke school system. Seibert announced he was leaving Salem City Schools after 30 years slightly more than two weeks ago. Seibert's title in Roanoke will be constituent services and government relations officer. Seibert told The Roanoke Times on Aug.