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Governor Youngkin Announces 13 Grants for Innovative Lab Schools

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Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin | March 7, 2023 (News Release) — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced the first thirteen approved planning grants to develop innovative lab schools in the Commonwealth.   “Restoring excellence in the Commonwealth’s education system has been a top priority of this administration since Day One,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin. “By fostering partnerships between our […]

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Tensions Rise in Virginia Schools Over Racial Issues

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Eric Felten | March 7, 2023 (RealClearPolitics) — In January 2022, on his first day in office, Virginia’s Republican governor, Glenn Youngkin, showed race antagonists the schoolhouse door. During the campaign, Youngkin had promised voters he would end what he called the “Inherently Divisive Policies, Programs, Training, and Curricula” centered on race. Conservative parents had

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Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow Announces Resignation

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Virginia Department of Education | March 1, 2023 Superintendent of Public Instruction announced her resignation as the commonwealth’s chief school officer this morning in a letter to Governor Glenn Youngkin. In the letter, Balow thanked the governor for the opportunity to serve the students, schools and families of Virginia and pledged her continued support for

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