Education
Use of ARPA Funds a Step Forward, More to be Done to Build a Just Future
Everyone in Virginia deserves the opportunity to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the Black and...
New Federal Funds for Virginia: Who’s Getting What
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 that became law on March 11 provides both flexible and targeted...
Despite Decade of Economic Growth Prior to Pandemic, State K-12 Funding Still Down
State funding for K-12 education is still down when compared to pre-Great Recession levels, despite a decade of economic...
K-12 Funding Trends At-a-Glance: Data for Statewide and All 132 School Divisions (2021-2022)
State funding for K-12 education is still down when compared to pre-Great Recession levels, despite a decade of economic...
Federal Aid for Schools: Addressing Pandemic Impacts and a Springboard to a Better Future
With billions of dollars from the American Rescue Plan (ARP) heading to Virginia, highly consequential budget decisions will be...
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,...