Virginia in the classroom — school board news

Caroline County Public Schools

Board approves three new high school courses for 2027–28

Caroline County’s school board approved Symphonic Band, AP Music Theory and AP Physics 1 for the 2027–28 program of studies.

In the classroom VA·Nov 9, 2026

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Clarke County Public Schools

D.G. Cooley Elementary flagged by the state for extra support for students with disabilities

In the classroom VA·Oct 19, 2026

Buckingham County Public Schools

State ratings drop for every school

In the classroom VA·Oct 14, 2026

Buckingham County Public Schools

Up to half of young readers at high risk

In the classroom VA·Oct 14, 2026

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What’s moving in phones

The debate over phones, screens and the school day.

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What’s moving in AI

How artificial intelligence is changing classrooms and school rules.

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Campbell County Public Schools

AI writing tool finishes its first year with teachers and some students

In the classroom VA·Jul 13, 2026

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What’s moving in student voice

Students speaking up, organizing and helping shape their schools.

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Loudoun County Public Schools

Academy of Science adds 50 incoming freshman places

Staff announced that the Academy of Science incoming freshman class would grow from 150 to 200 students for 2026–27. The program remains selective.

In the classroom VA·Jun 3, 2026

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