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These Are Virginia's Top Public Elementary Schools: New Rankings Released These Are Virginia's Top Public Elementary Schools: New Rankings Released
These Are Virginia's Top Public Elementary Schools: New Rankings Released Several elementary schools in Virginia earned an A+ and are among the best in the state, according to a new Niche report. The Arlington Traditional Elementary School was ranked the top in the state, according to researchers, followed by Oak Street Elementary in Falls Church, Innovation Elementary and Taylor Elementary, also in Arlington. To determine the "best public schools in America," Niche's ranking was "based on rigorous analysis of academic and student life data from US Department of Education along with test scores, college data, and ratings collected from millions of Niche users." …
These Are Virginia's Top Public Middle Schools: New Rankings Released These Are Virginia's Top Public Middle Schools: New Rankings Released
These Are Virginia's Top Public Middle Schools: New Rankings Released Several middle schools in Virginia earned top marks and are among the best in the state, according to a new Niche report. Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School in the Falls Church Public Schools System topped the list, followed by Lylburn Downing, Dorothy Hamm, and Rocky Run middle schools. Earlier this year, Niche also ranked the top public high schools in Virginia, a list that was topped by Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. To determine the "best public schools in America," Niche's ranking was "based on rigorous analysis of academic and student life data from US Depar…
These 10 Virginia Schools Won Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Awards These 10 Virginia Schools Won Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Awards
These 10 Virginia Schools Won Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Awards Ten Virginia schools won the prestigious National Blue Ribbon School Award. The U.S. Department of Education on Tuesday, Sept. 19 recognized 353 schools across the country as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2023.  The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student groups on assessments. The ten Virginia schools that won are: Charlottesville Catholic School (Non-Public), Charlottesville Edwin W Chittum Elementary School, Chesapeake Fancy Gap Elementary School, Fancy Gap J.W. Adams Combined School, Pound Kett…
US Department Of Education Opening Title IX Probe Into Loudoun County Public Schools US Department Of Education Opening Title IX Probe Into Loudoun County Public Schools
US Department Of Education Opening Title IX Probe Into Loudoun County Public Schools The US Department of Education is launching an investigation into Loudoun County Public Schools due to concerns about Title IX violations. Earlier this year, the America Legal First Legal Foundation (AFL) demanded an investigation by the DOE's Office for Civil Rights (OCR), alleging that the district mishandled and failed to respond appropriately to reports of sexual misconduct. The January complaint from AFL can be found here. AFL, “a national, nonprofit organization that works to promote the rule of law in the United States,” said in a victory letter that the school “infamously mishandle…
These Are The Best School Districts In Virginia, Website Says These Are The Best School Districts In Virginia, Website Says
These Are The Best School Districts In Virginia, Website Says School districts are part of our education system made to help support your children and develop a strong community. The best ones have not only awesome academic results but great teachers, staff, facilities, resources and so much more.  These are the top twenty 2023 Best School Districts in Virginia, according to Niche's list that was released Tuesday, Sept. 27(scroll for a link to the complete list): Falls Church City Public Schools Arlington Public Schools York County School Division West Point Public Schools Loudoun County Public Schools Fairfax County Public School…
Virginia's Best Public, Private High Schools Ranked By Website Virginia's Best Public, Private High Schools Ranked By Website
Virginia's Best Public, Private High Schools Ranked By Website Niche.com has released its annual rankings of the best schools in America. Now in its ninth year, the rankings include updated data for 92,743 public schools, 30,112 private schools, and 11,820 school districts nationwide. Niche’s rankings combine user input — ratings from current students, alumni, and parents — with quantitative data from sources like the U.S. Department of Education to evaluate teachers, resources and facilities, extracurricular activity opportunities, and more. Click here for more on methodology. Here are the 10 best public high schools in Virginia, according to Ni…