The 10 Best Colleges In Virginia, According To New 2027 Ranking

One Virginia university ranked high nationally on Niche’s 2027 Best Colleges in America list.

VA Updates Graduation Requirements, Expands Course Options For Students

The VA Board of Education has approved updates to its list of approved courses, clarifying expanded graduation requirements for schools.

VA Students Make Modest Gains In Math And Reading, But Achievement Gaps Remain

Virginia students are continuing a years-long recovery from pandemic-era learning losses, according to Standards of Learning test results.

17 Virginia Colleges Make Princeton Review’s 2027 Best List

The Princeton Review’s newly released 2027 college guide includes 17 Virginia colleges.

Virginia Students Make Gains In Reading, Math As Schools Push Toward Pre-Pandemic Levels

Statewide proficiency improved again last school year, continuing a five-year climb.

New Ranking Of VA's Public High Schools Released By U.S. News

Twenty public high schools in Virginia earned the highest spots in the state in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-2027 Best High Schools.

VA Public Schools Ranked Among Top 10 In The Country

The ranking considered K-12 academic outcomes, school funding and resources, higher education, and school safety.

VA School Cellphone Bans: What Parents Need To Know Before Classes Start

Virginia enacted restrictions on cell phone use in schools in 2025 and tightened rules in 2026.

Virginia Schools Gain Spending Flexibility Under Federal Program

Change is designed to help schools spend less time on paperwork and more time improving student learning and the needs of local communities.

William & Mary's Lemon Project Helps Black Virginians Learn About Their Lineage, Counter Narratives

“They did everything people have told them, that institutions have told them, they did not do,” said the Lemon Project interim director.

7 Virginia Universities Ranked Among World’s Best By US News

These VA universities are among the best in the world, according to a new ranking Tuesday from U.S. News & World Report.

Virginia's Colleges And Universities Brace For Major Accreditation Overhaul

Virginia’s colleges and universities are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

VA Students To Compete In 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee

The annual Scripps Spelling Bee begins with preliminary rounds on Tuesday and concludes on Thursday. Meet the VA contestants.

2 VA Colleges Among 'New Ivies' In New List Of Employer-Preferred Schools

The New Ivies list, now in its third year, identifies 10 public and 10 private institutions gaining traction with recruiters.

Va. Lawmakers' Rejections Leave Vacancies On Three Higher Ed Governing Boards

The General Assembly considers changes to the nomination process for boards at universities and colleges.

What Do The Va. Senate, House Proposed Spending Plans Mean For Higher Education?

The House Appropriations Committee recommends a $211.3 million investment plan for higher education, slightly less than the Senate's plan.

After Last Year's Overhaul, Va. Lawmakers Consider Tweaking K-12 Assessment Testing

The bills would address students’ final grades, the administration of tests, and retakes.

Virginia Dept. Of Ed Projects K-12 Schools Will Need $1.2 Billion Over Next Two Years

The House and Senate estimated the baseline cost to cover schools was at least $844 million.

Most Va. Schools Meeting New State Expectations, Va. Education Department Reports

Nearly all of Virginia's schools are fully accredited this year, an increase from last year.

Virginia Tech To Lead Research Into Hurricane Impacts On Southern Appalachia

The teams will be looking for areas that were damaged that may still be susceptible to mudslides, debris jams in waterways and other risks.

GMU Board's Executive Committee Criticized For Meeting Sans Quota; Rector Defends Decision

Tensions have boiled over within the college community over Stimson’s decision to vote on university matters without a required quorum

Old Dominion University Partners With Google To Launch A First-Of-Its Kind AI Incubator

The incubator aims to advance AI research and development and to train students across industries on how to use it.

Higher SOL Cut Scores Coming, But Not This Year, Virginia Board Says

An eight-member panel approves a gradual increase in reading and math benchmarks after months of debate over equity and readiness.

New UVA Research Recommends Gun Violence Prevention Strategies For State, Local Governments

“We shouldn’t be scared to walk around our own city without a gun,” said a 25-year-old Charlottesville resident.

Virginia's Probe Into Public Universities' Displacement Of Black Neighborhoods No Longer Theoretical

A Newport News task force revealed its preliminary findings in a recent meeting in a process many residents have urged be more transparent.

Virginia Social Studies Leaders Warn Proposed Testing Shift Could Sideline Critical Thinking

Educators say state plan risks replacing inquiry-based assessments with multiple-choice exams as the BOE reviews accountability changes.

Teacher Says ‘Truth' Will Emerge In Suit Against Fairfax Schools Over Assisted Abortions Claims

Virginia law requires minors to obtain either parental consent or a successful court petition to undergo the procedure.

Virginia Homeschool Numbers Trend Upward, Spark Oversight Debate

Buchmeyer, who was homeschooled, cited a Cardus survey that reported homeschooled students are more well-rounded in other aspects of life.

Metropolitan School of the Arts Alumni Shine on Broadway and National Stages

Alexandria Performing Arts’ Graduates Soar to Prestigious Dance Programs

Study: Most School Boards Give Their Districts ‘A' Or ‘B' But The Public Doesn't Rate Them So Highly

Research covers school board members' findings about demographics and the perception of political alignment with the rest of the country.

Study: Va. Community College Enrollment Down As Career, Technical Education Signups Increase

“The importance of an efficient, transparent and unified community college system cannot be overstated,” said David Doré, VCCS chancellor.

Va. School Divisions Repay Nearly $30 Million In Misused Special Ed Funds; One Division Disputes

School divisions in the Essex and Northumberland counties were also found in violation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

Dept. Of Ed Hits FAFSA Deadline Early; Va. Colleges, Universities Say Rollout Is Going ‘Smoothly'

The deadline to publish the revamped FAFSA form was set for October 1 by Congress and then-President Joe Biden.

Chesterbrook Academy® Preschools in Northern Virginia to Host Open House Events Filled with Fall Festivities

Families can tour the school, meet school leaders, learn about Chesterbrook Academy’s curriculum, and engage in fall-themed activities

3 VA Colleges Among Best In Country, U.S. News Says In New Ranking

Three Virginia schools ranked among the top 100 colleges in the country, according to U.S. News and World Report's latest list.

Virginia Researchers Link Housing And Education, Offer Policy Insights Through New Website

The website caps off studies by researchers and students from Va. organizations, the University of Richmond and VCU.

Potential Threats Force Historically Black Va. Universities To Lockdown

Virginia State (VSU) and Hampton University have navigated multiple threats; some ended in no activity or followed after gun violence.

After Va. Raised Expectation, Students In Grades 3 Through 8 Show Improvements In Math, Reading

Gov. Youngkin seeks to continue investments in education after the success of ALL IN VA.

13 VA Colleges Among 500 ‘That Shine’ With Top Salaries For Grads: Forbes

The Forbes ranking “showcases 500 colleges that produce successful, high-earning and influential graduates from all economic backgrounds."

17 VA Schools Named To Princeton Review's Best Colleges List

The list is designed to help guide Virginians making college choices to institutions that best fit their academic and personal needs.