Restoration News has reported that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is being urged to withhold infrastructure funds from Northern Virginia counties whose school boards permit students to use bathrooms and locker rooms of the opposite sex.
Restoration News has reported that Essex County Schools is experiencing a series of leadership resignations, including those of Superintendent Dr. Harry Thomas III and Board Chair Garlyn Bundy.
Jason Miyares, Attorney General of Virginia, said that parents should play a central role in decisions affecting their children in schools.
The Restoration News reported that President Trump issued an executive order reinstating traditional school discipline to address rising violence in schools, which he linked to previous administrations’ restorative justice policies.
Restoration News announced that Virginia attorney general candidate Jay Jones’s proposals to reduce police presence in schools and pursue lawsuits against gun manufacturers would not effectively address school shootings.
Fauquier County Public Schools is currently facing criticism following the termination of a whistleblower who reported suspected sexual abuse of special education students.
As of 2025, Virginia reported 1,420 teacher vacancies, equating to 11 vacancies per 10,000 students, positioning it 9th among 38 U.S. states facing teacher shortages, according to the World Population…
Virginia ranks 17 among U.S. states for teacher starting salaries, with an average starting salary of $46,250 in 2024, according to the National Education Association (NEA).
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