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Fairfax School Wins Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award Fairfax School Wins Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award
Fairfax School Wins Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award 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…

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by Cecilia Levine
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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…

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by Zak Failla
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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…

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by Jillian Pikora
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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…

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by Jillian Pikora