Education
State Budget Takes Small Steps Forward for Students, Funding Formula Overhaul Still Ahead
Every child in Virginia deserves access to high-quality, well-resourced public schools where they can learn and thrive, no matter...
Senate Budget Invests More in Public Schools with Data Center Revenue
Improving public schools so that every child can learn and thrive is a top priority for Virginia families, and...
Virginia General Assembly Adjourns Sine Die, Passing Historic Legislation to Advance Racial and Economic Justice in Virginia
TCI is committed to continuing to fight for a budget that invests in making life more affordable for families...
Why Virginia must act now to build safe and restorative schools
This column was co-authored with Chlo’e Edwards of New Virginia Majority and originally appeared in Richmond Times-Dispatch...
Some Progress on a Long Climb: Virginia Must Boost Its Support for English Learner Students
First published Jan. 18, 2022; last updated Jan. 9, 2026 Every child should have access to an excellent...
Better Meeting the Needs of Students Facing Barriers: Division Data
Children in every community should have great public schools with the resources to help them learn and thrive. When...
Budget Matters: How it Works and How It Can Work For Virginia Families
Originally published July 20, 2023; last updated Jan. 9, 2026 The state budget reflects what and who we...
Statement: Governor Youngkin’s Outgoing Budget Cuts Health Care, Fails to Provide Needed Resources in K-12 and More
Today, Ashley Kenneth, President and CEO of The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis (TCI), released the following statement on...
The Importance of Access to High Quality Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE)
Every child deserves access to a high-quality early education experience. When all children in our state receive this support,...