Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger announced on Tuesday morning that long-time educator Jeffery Smith would be Virginia’s next secretary of education. The Richmond Times-Dispatch first broke the story about the announcement, as the next administration prepares to shape education and other areas of state governance for the next four years.
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State analysts warn millions in new costs are coming, but delayed attendance data and federal policy changes are clouding funding projections
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Educators say state plan risks replacing inquiry-based assessments with multiple-choice exams as Board of Education reviews accountability changes
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Youth Commission sends study to governor and lawmakers ahead of 2026 General Assembly session
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Board of Ed President says cut score approval expected no later than October
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