Tag: Virginia schools

Virginia Schools Struggling to Retain Qualified Workforce, More Teachers Leaving Than Joining

Public schools in the state of Virginia are struggling to retain teachers according to a new report from the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission. An analysis of statewide teacher workforce data showed that more teachers were leaving their jobs while fewer teachers are becoming licensed for the first time, the Nov. 7 report states…


Virginia School Boards Association Quits National Association, Cites ‘Persistent Pattern of Dysfunction’

The Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) voted on Nov. 18 to end its membership with the National School Boards Association (NSBA), citing a “persistent pattern of dysfunction” within the organization. Janet Turney-Giles and Gina Patterson, president and executive director of the VSBA, said in a memo to all school board members that the decision to end…


Glenn Youngkin Promises ‘Big Agenda’ for Virginia Schools

Governor-Elect Glenn Youngkin said Thursday morning that he has a “big agenda” to restore the excellence of Virginia schools, including an “aggressive charter school program.” “Virginia has had a very, very poor record in charter schools in providing any choice within our public school system. So we’re going to launch right out of the box 20…