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Virginia ranks 9th among 38 U.S. states for teacher shortages

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 Review.

By Old Dominion News | Apr 9, 2025

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Virginia ranks 17 among U.S. states for teacher starting salary

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).

By Old Dominion News | Apr 2, 2025

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Average cost of college went up for students in Virginia in 2022-23 school year

By Old Dominion News | Oct 15, 2024

College tuition fees rose 2.1% in Virginia in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Analysis: White students comprised 44.2% of Virginia student body in 2023-24 school year

By Old Dominion News | Sep 23, 2024

White students comprised 44.2% of the Virginia student body in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.

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Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 6.9% of Virginia student body in 2023-24 school year

By Old Dominion News | Sep 20, 2024

The number of multiracial students enrolled in Virginia schools in the 2023-24 school year rose compared to the previous year.

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1,966 Hawaiian students enrolled in Virginia in 2023-24 school year

By Old Dominion News | Sep 18, 2024

Hawaiian students comprised 0.2% of the Virginia student body in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.

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244,898 Hispanic students enrolled in Virginia in 2023-24 school year

By Old Dominion News | Sep 14, 2024

The number of Hispanic students enrolled in Virginia schools in the 2023-24 school year rose compared to the previous year.

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Virginia Education: 270,953 Black students were enrolled in 2023-24 school year

By Old Dominion News | Sep 13, 2024

Black students comprised 21.5% of the Virginia student body in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.

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Virginia Education: 96,397 Asian students were enrolled in 2023-24 school year

By Old Dominion News | Sep 8, 2024

The number of Asian students enrolled in Virginia schools in the 2023-24 school year rose compared to the previous year.

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How many American Indian students were enrolled in Virginia in 2023-24 school year?

By Old Dominion News | Sep 5, 2024

American Indian students comprised 0.3% of the Virginia student body in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.

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Virginia ranks no. 35 in 2024 Parent Power index, empowering families in education choices

By Old Dominion News | Jun 3, 2024

In the Center for Education Reform's 2024 Parent Power Index, Virginia secured the thirty-fifth position, with an Overall Parent Power Index Score of 63.4%.

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Alexandria City High School principal Duncan OKs Pro-Palestinian student rally on 85th anniversary of Kristalnacht

By Old Dominion News | Dec 14, 2023

Hundreds of Alexandria City High School students, with the approval of Principal Alexander Duncan and school officials, walked out of classes on Thursday to support Palestinians in the current Israeli-Hamas war in Gaza, following the Oct. 7 slaughter of 1,400 Israelis and the 240 taken hostage. The protest, part of a nationwide protest on school campuses by the activist group Code Pink, called “Shut it Down! For Palestine” came on Nov. 9–the 85th anniversary of Nazi Germany’s infamous Kristallnacht, or the night of shattered glass when Nazis initiated a roundup and slaughter...

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Rein on Alexandria City High School allowing protest: ‘I expect more from a school that has pledged to provide an equitable, high-quality education’

By Old Dominion News reports | Nov 17, 2023

Rabbi Steven I. Rein of the Agudas Achim Congregation in Alexandria has voiced his disappointment regarding anti-Semitism espoused during a Nov. 9 student walkout at Alexandria City High School, which was organized to support the Palestinian cause amid the Israeli-Hamas conflict.

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Virginia Tech president raises alarms over eroding public trust

By Old Dominion News Report | Sep 5, 2023

During a recent presentation to the university's board of visitors, Virginia Tech President Tim Sands discussed the challenges of diminishing public trust and rising affordability concerns in higher education, calling for collective efforts to address these issues, The Roanoke Times reported. Sands emphasized the urgent need to address these pressing issues while acknowledging the institution's commitment to financial support for students and ongoing recruitment efforts.

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National poll shows strong support for prohibiting boys from playing girls’ sports; Virginia one of 29 states that allows it

By Old Dominion News Report | May 10, 2023

As President Biden proposes a new rule that would amend Title IX to forbid U.S. schools and colleges from banning boys from participating in girls’ sports, a new national poll finds the majority of Americans support such a prohibition.

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Analysis: Virginia not among the 11 states with education savings accounts

By Old Dominion News Report | Apr 28, 2023

As Florida becomes the latest state to create an education savings account (ESA) program, an analysis by the Old Dominion News shows that Virginia is not one of 11 states that has such a program.

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Analysis: See how Virginia's U.S. representatives voted on the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023

By Old Dominion News Report | Apr 22, 2023

Virginia's representatives split along party lines for a U.S. House vote to pass a bill prohibiting school athletic programs from allowing boys to participate in girls’ sports.

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Please join us for a tour of VWCC’s machining program, truck driving (CDL) school,

By Old Dominion News reports | Mar 19, 2023

Please join us for a tour of VWCC’s machining program, truck driving (CDL) school,

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High School Seniors: Need something fun to do on spring break? Come take a tour of Virginia Western!

By Old Dominion News reports | Mar 19, 2023

High School Seniors: Need something fun to do on spring break? Come take a tour of Virginia Western!

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2021: Dabney S Lancaster Community College charges some of the lowest tuition rates and fees for in-Virginia students

By Old Dominion News | Mar 7, 2023

College costs for in-state students at Dabney S Lancaster Community College, in Clifton Forge, were $4,710 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.