Ban on school mask mandates passed by Virginia House; Gov. Youngkin plans to sign

The Virginia House of Delegates banned school mask mandates Monday, handing a victory to Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin after his effort to impose the ban by executive order stalled in court.

Stafford County School Board votes to end mandatory student masking

The Stafford County School Board voted Thursday night to rescind the universal masking mandate for students, staff, and visitors in Stafford County public schools. 

Virginia Supreme Court dismisses challenge of Gov. Glenn Youngkin's school mask order

The Virginia Supreme Court has dismissed a parental challenge of Gov. Glenn Youngkin's executive order that aims to prevent public schools from implementing a mask mandate for students, according to the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

Arlington judge rules against Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin's mask order

An Arlington judge has granted seven school districts in Virginia a temporary restraining order to keep their masking guidelines in place – despite Governor Glenn Youngkin's executive order. 

2 officers shot and killed at Bridgewater College

A Virginia State police officer and a campus safety officer were shot and killed Tuesday on campus at Bridgewater College, according to police.  

Upset parents sue Loudoun County School Board for continuing mask requirement

Three Virginia parents have filed a lawsuit against the Loudoun County School Board for ignoring Governor Glenn Youngkin's new mask policy. 

Virginia state universities should limit COVID-19 vaccine mandate, new attorney general says

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has issued his first opinion saying Virginia state universities cannot mandate the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition for enrollment or in-person attendance.

School districts raise pay for substitute teachers to address shortage

This month alone, three different school districts – Howard County, Montgomery County, and DC Public Schools – all increased their substitute teacher pay as school districts across the region compete for these employees. 

Loudoun County school board responds to recent sexual assault sentencing

The Loudoun County school board is responding after a teenager charged with sexual assaults at two different high schools in the county was found guilty this week.

Loudoun County teenager sentenced for 2 sex assaults, must register as sex offender

A Loudoun County teenager charged with sexual assaults at two different high schools has been found guilty and will be placed in a residential treatment facility.

Spotsylvania County superintendent fired after contentious school board meeting

An area superintendent is out of a job after a contentious Spotsylvania County Public School Board meeting Monday night shifted the board's majority and put a member who supports burning books in charge.

Will adjustments need to be made to DMV school calendars due to missed days?

Many school districts in the DMV only went to school one or two days this week due to snow, if any, and in a year when many parents want their children in school after being remote much of last year, anxiety is climbing. Many parents want to know: are we close to making adjustments to school calendars?