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Gov. Spanberger surprises Glen Lea Elementary students to celebrate accreditation win

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Gov. Abigail Spanberger spoke to students during the school's morning announcements.

Gov. Abigail Spanberger, along with elected leaders and her administration, visited Glen Lea Elementary School Friday morning to celebrate student achievement after the school recorded one of the largest improvements in scores statewide.

The East Highland Park school had the sixth-largest increase in scores of any elementary school in Virginia, moving from conditional accreditation to full accreditation under the 2026 School Performance and Support Framework (SPFS).

“It's pretty beautiful to witness,” Spanberger said of the students' enthusiasm as she celebrated their growth.

The visit included a surprise appearance by Spanberger during the school's morning announcements.

“Hello Glen Lea, this is Abigail Spanberger, the governor of Virginia,” she told the students over the loudspeakers. “I’m so excited to be here all of you Lions and to celebrate the incredible work that you, and your teachers, and all of your administrators, and your principal have been doing.”

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