Education
Addressing the Lasting Impacts of Racist Choices on Virginia’s Education System
Diverse learning environments are beneficial to all students, and especially students of color. The widespread benefits include higher academic...
Virginia Needs an Updated Budget to Address Economic and Health Challenges
A lot has changed since April when legislators approved a state budget amid significant uncertainty. After six months, we...
Enrollment Losses Could Have Big Impacts on Schools Unless Lawmakers Take Action Now
Among the many uncertainties that schools faced going into this school year was how many students would enroll and...
TCI Applauds Recommendations to Address Racial Injustice in Virginia Law
Commission to Examine Racial Inequity in Virginia Law Takes Up Major Criminal Justice, Education Remedies On Tuesday, September 23,...
Gov. Proposal Takes Out Almost Three Quarters of A Billion Dollars ($722 M) for PreK-12, Leaves Rainy Day Funds Untouched
Last week, Gov. Northam announced his amendments to the state’s two-year budget that began on July 1. The proposal...
Addressing Barriers to Virtual Learning for Virginia Students
As the new school year begins, students will face a back-to-school environment far more unique than any in modern...
Policymakers Must Use Available Resources to Help Virginia Families and Communities
Statement by Ashley C. Kenneth, Senior Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis,...
Budget Priorities to Advance Racial Justice and Meet COVID-19 Challenges
Much has changed in Virginia, across the United States, and around the world since the General Assembly first adopted...
Budget Choices for Today and Tomorrow: Learning Lessons from the Great Recession and Setting Virginia on a More Equitable Path
Executive Summary As Virginia policymakers prepare for a special session to address the state budget and policing reforms, this...