Education
Va. lawmakers should put kids before corporations
This column originally appeared in the Richmond Times-Dispatch At this moment, as lawmakers negotiate over the vastly different budget...
WATCH: Virginia Parents, Elected Officials Call for Lawmakers to Prioritize Families Over Corporations
Watch the full press conference HERE Virginia parents, elected officials, and The Commonwealth Institute held a press conference on...
State Policymakers Must Fulfill Virginia’s Commitment to Our Students
The Quick-Take The Problem Too many Virginia children go to schools that don’t have sufficient resources to provide a high-quality...
Why Education is a Big Topic in Virginia Budget Convo
New TCI report provides background on Virginia’s education funding problems, how that impacts Virginia students, and what’s before legislators this...
Statement on Governor Youngkin’s Proposed Budget Amendments
Youngkin’s Proposals Prioritize Corporations Over Virginia Families Ashley C. Kenneth, President and CEO of The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal...
Collective Bargaining: A Critical Tool to Improve School Staffing, Pay, and Morale
Every student deserves a high-quality education in a safe and healthy school environment that supports all aspects of learning. Teachers...
K-12 At-a-Glance: Trends and statistics statewide and for all 132 school divisions
Virginia’s school funding policies fail to meet the needs of students, placing heavy burdens on local governments to try to...
K-12 Funding Trends At-a-Glance: Data for Statewide and All 132 School Divisions (2022)
Virginia schools had fewer staff during the 2020-2021 school year than they did during the 2008-2009 school year despite having...
Conference Budget Proposal Makes Notable Investments in Working Families and Public Education, Yet More Work Remains
Today, Ashley C. Kenneth, President and CEO of The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis (TCI) released the following statement on...