Jenna Conway

A Virginia resident, Gene Sokolowski, filed a FOIA lawsuit in Prince William County alleging that the state education department's definition of genocide in K-12 history curriculum lacks authoritative source material. He seeks to compel the superintendent to demonstrate how the Virginia Department of Education defined the term, arguing it diverges from the 1948 Genocide Convention.

The Virginia Department of Education is seeking a new vendor to develop and modernize student assessments, following criticism over delayed results and technology issues. The new system aims to include more accessible, rigorous tests with improved support for educators and families, as outlined in a Request for Proposal issued ahead of the current vendor's 2027 contract end.

Virginia Department of Education is seeking a new vendor to develop and modernize the state's Standards of Learning (SOLs) assessments, following delays and criticism. The current vendor's contract ends in 2027, and the new system aims to provide more timely, accessible, and rigorous testing aligned with higher academic standards.

The Virginia Board of Education may delay raising academic standards for two years due to concerns about implementation challenges, despite opposition from some board members and education groups advocating for higher benchmarks. Critics argue the delay risks worsening inequities and teacher burnout, while supporters emphasize maintaining accountability and student proficiency goals.