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Virginia High School Doubles Applications in First Year
A new high school program offering free college classes and tech training saw applications nearly double to 387 students competing for just 30 spots. The ACCESS Academy is proving that ninth graders can handle Python programming, cybersecurity conferences, and a 3.72 average GPA.
Danville Program Graduates 102 Adults in Under 5 Years
A Virginia education program has helped 102 adults and at-risk teens earn their high school equivalency in just four and a half years. The initiative serves everyone from struggling teenagers to students in their 50s still chasing their diploma dreams.
UVA Lab School Brings Robotics to Every Middle Schooler
A groundbreaking partnership between the University of Virginia and Charlottesville schools is teaching every seventh grader to build animatronic animals using microcontrollers and sensors. The Innovation Hub is already being recognized as a leading STEM education model in Virginia.
Virginia Schools Cut Absenteeism by 60%, Hit Record Graduation
A Virginia school district slashed chronic absenteeism from 31% to 12.6% in just four years while achieving its highest graduation rate ever. The U.S. Department of Education is now holding up Staunton City Schools as a national model for supporting struggling students.
Virginia Middle School Robotics Team Wins Innovation Prize
A middle school robotics team from Richmond County, Virginia just tied for first place at the region's premier STEM competition. Four students and their coaches beat out 35 teams to claim top honors at the Innovation Challenge at Dahlgren.
35 Student Teams Compete in Navy STEM Challenge at Dahlgren
Middle and high school students from across Virginia tackled real Navy engineering problems in a high-energy competition that's building tomorrow's technical workforce. The Innovation Challenge at Dahlgren showcased young STEM talent solving complex challenges under pressure.
Virginia School Honored for Closing Achievement Gaps
G.W. Carver Elementary in Salem, Virginia earned state recognition for helping historically underserved students excel in reading and math. The school was honored even after federal budget cuts ended the national program.
Students Win Congressional App Challenge With Library App
High schoolers from a new maritime academy in Newport News won a national coding competition by solving a real problem at their school. Their library management app beat competitors across Virginia's 3rd Congressional District.
Park View High School Closes Achievement Gaps Dramatically
A Virginia high school just earned national recognition for erasing achievement gaps with stunning math score improvements, including a 46-point jump for unhoused students. Their secret? Peer mentoring, targeted support, and teachers who refuse to give up on any student.