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Follow the latest K-12 education developments across Virginia, including news from school districts, the state education agency, associations and education organizations.
Last updated: October 6, 2026
As of October 7, 2026, K-12 News has published 22 Virginia stories over the last 30 days, from 2 organizations. The most frequent themes are School Districts, Career & Technical Education and Early Childhood.
September 08, 2026 In this issue, read about the SR&R Signature Sheet, SAT School Day, and applications to Thomas Jefferson High School of Science and Technology.
LCPS Schools Rank Among Virginia’s Best in 2026 Niche Rankings
School Board Summary September 8, 2026
School Board Agenda Information September 8, 2026
September 02, 2026 In this issue, read about how FCPS values your voice, important safety reminders, and attendance resources for families.
FCPS CARES submissions for the month of September 2026.
New Athletic Programs Expand Opportunities for LCPS Students
See how FCPS is building supportive school communities.
August 26, 2026 In this issue, read about forms you can complete in ParentVUE, Transportation Resources, and how to follow multiple schools in the FCPS app.
Fairfax County Public Schools’ Standards of Learning (SOL) 2026 results show the division continuing to significantly outperform state averages.
See highlights from the first day of school!
Excitement filled the air at the grand opening of FCPS' newest school, Skyview High School.
August 19, 2026 In this issue, read about what you need to do to prepare for school in five days and resources for managing technology at home.
August 12, 2026 In this issue, read about New Student Device Requirements, Math Textbooks, and Football Game Safety Measures.
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Early childhood education is part of leadership changes and broader education policy efforts in Massachusetts, Florida and New York City. Massachusetts appointed universal preschool leaders to its Foundation Budget Review Commission, issued PROTECT Act guidance for schools and child care providers, and partnered with Project Bread to provide free meals in child care and afterschool programs. New York City is expanding pre-K special education and appointed a new deputy chancellor for early childhood education. Florida’s approach to responsible AI use in education includes voluntary prekindergarten alongside K-12 schools and colleges.
State and district education leaders are making appointments and involving teachers and students in governance: Florida named a new education commissioner, New York City appointed an early childhood deputy chancellor, Missouri added its first active classroom teacher to the state board, and Illinois selected a student advisory council. Technology policies differ across jurisdictions, with New York City announcing a generative AI moratorium while Illinois issued nonbinding AI guidance and Connecticut recommended bell-to-bell limits on personal devices without a statewide mandate. Illinois increased school funding and awarded teacher recruitment and retention grants, while New York City expanded pre-K special education and Mississippi began implementing statewide math and adolescent literacy initiatives for 2026–27. Maryland reported a four-year decline in chronic absenteeism.
States are expanding career pathways and hands-on learning through grants, new facilities and work placements, including apprenticeships and work-based learning in Florida, paid AI internships in Massachusetts and a manufacturing lab at Mililani High School in Hawaii. Pennsylvania awarded $3.5 million to broaden career pathways, while Mississippi launched a statewide initiative connecting classroom lessons with college and careers for the 2026–27 school year. Rhode Island and Maryland are working with Advance CTE to expand pathway access with student participation in program and policy design. At the federal level, a stopgap spending measure maintained Perkins V career and technical education funding at current levels through December 11.
Construction, renovation, transport and school infrastructure investment.
Based on: Fat Bears Inspire a Big Appetite for Reading at Fort Belvoir Upper
Based on: HAMSci Academy Students Celebrate Milestone at White Coat Ceremony
Based on: ACCESS Academy Gives LCPS Student a Head Start on College and Career Exploration
Based on: LCPS Expands Intentional Technology Efforts for Elementary Students
Based on: LCPS Expands Career Pathways with New Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Based on: New Athletic Programs Expand Opportunities for LCPS Students
Orange County Department of Education · Oct 7, 2026
Clark County School District · Oct 6, 2026
Orange County Department of Education · Oct 6, 2026
Maine Department of Education · Oct 6, 2026
Clark County School District · Oct 6, 2026
