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Alexandria City High School principal Duncan OKs Pro-Palestinian student rally on 85th anniversary of Kristalnacht

Hundreds of Alexandria City High School students, with the approval of Principal Alexander Duncan and school officials, walked out of classes on Thursday to support Palestinians in the current Israeli-Hamas war in Gaza, following the Oct. 7 slaughter of 1,400 Israelis and the 240 taken hostage. The protest, part of a nationwide protest on school campuses by the activist group Code Pink, called “Shut it Down! For Palestine” came on Nov. 9–the 85th anniversary of Nazi Germany’s infamous Kristallnacht, or the night of shattered glass when Nazis initiated a roundup and slaughter...

By Old Dominion News | Dec 14, 2023

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Rein on Alexandria City High School allowing protest: ‘I expect more from a school that has pledged to provide an equitable, high-quality education’

Rabbi Steven I. Rein of the Agudas Achim Congregation in Alexandria has voiced his disappointment regarding anti-Semitism espoused during a Nov. 9 student walkout at Alexandria City High School, which was organized to support the Palestinian cause amid the Israeli-Hamas conflict.

By Old Dominion News reports | Nov 17, 2023

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Virginia Tech president raises alarms over eroding public trust

By Old Dominion News Report | Sep 5, 2023

During a recent presentation to the university's board of visitors, Virginia Tech President Tim Sands discussed the challenges of diminishing public trust and rising affordability concerns in higher education, calling for collective efforts to address these issues, The Roanoke Times reported. Sands emphasized the urgent need to address these pressing issues while acknowledging the institution's commitment to financial support for students and ongoing recruitment efforts.

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National poll shows strong support for prohibiting boys from playing girls’ sports; Virginia one of 29 states that allows it

By Old Dominion News Report | May 10, 2023

As President Biden proposes a new rule that would amend Title IX to forbid U.S. schools and colleges from banning boys from participating in girls’ sports, a new national poll finds the majority of Americans support such a prohibition.

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Analysis: Virginia not among the 11 states with education savings accounts

By Old Dominion News Report | Apr 28, 2023

As Florida becomes the latest state to create an education savings account (ESA) program, an analysis by the Old Dominion News shows that Virginia is not one of 11 states that has such a program.

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Analysis: See how Virginia's U.S. representatives voted on the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023

By Old Dominion News Report | Apr 22, 2023

Virginia's representatives split along party lines for a U.S. House vote to pass a bill prohibiting school athletic programs from allowing boys to participate in girls’ sports.

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Please join us for a tour of VWCC’s machining program, truck driving (CDL) school,

By Old Dominion News reports | Mar 19, 2023

Please join us for a tour of VWCC’s machining program, truck driving (CDL) school,

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High School Seniors: Need something fun to do on spring break? Come take a tour of Virginia Western!

By Old Dominion News reports | Mar 19, 2023

High School Seniors: Need something fun to do on spring break? Come take a tour of Virginia Western!

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2021: Dabney S Lancaster Community College charges some of the lowest tuition rates and fees for in-Virginia students

By Old Dominion News | Mar 7, 2023

College costs for in-state students at Dabney S Lancaster Community College, in Clifton Forge, were $4,710 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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New River Community College listed among most affordable Virginia institutions for in-state students in 2021

By Old Dominion News | Mar 6, 2023

College costs for in-state students at New River Community College, in Dublin, were $4,697 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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In-state students at William & Mary paid some of the highest tuition and fees in 2021

By Old Dominion News | Mar 5, 2023

College costs for in-state students at William & Mary, in Williamsburg, were $23,812 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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In-state students at J Sargeant Reynolds Community College paid some of the lowest tuition and fees in 2021

By Old Dominion News | Mar 5, 2023

College costs for in-state students at J Sargeant Reynolds Community College, in Richmond, were $3,998 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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STEM Day at VWCC on April 15

By Press release submission | Mar 4, 2023

STEM Day at VWCC on April 15

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We offer accelerated skills training

By Press release submission | Mar 4, 2023

We offer accelerated skills training

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Tuition and fees at Mountain Empire Community College for in-state students among the lowest in Virginia in 2021

By Old Dominion News | Mar 4, 2023

College costs for in-state students at Mountain Empire Community College, in Big Stone Gap, were $4,710 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Tuition and fees at Virginia Commonwealth University for in-state students among the highest in Virginia in 2021

By Old Dominion News | Mar 4, 2023

College costs for in-state students at Virginia Commonwealth University, in Richmond, were $15,319 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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2021: The University of Virginia-Main Campus charges some of the highest tuition rates and fees for in-Virginia students

By Old Dominion News | Mar 3, 2023

College costs for in-state students at the University of Virginia-Main Campus, in Charlottesville, were $19,244 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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2021: Southwest Virginia Community College charges some of the lowest tuition rates and fees for in-Virginia students

By Old Dominion News | Mar 3, 2023

College costs for in-state students at Southwest Virginia Community College, in Cedar Bluff, were $4,703 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Southside Virginia Community College listed among most affordable Virginia institutions for in-state students in 2021

By Old Dominion News | Mar 2, 2023

College costs for in-state students at Southside Virginia Community College, in Alberta, were $4,695 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Virginia Military Institute listed among least affordable Virginia institutions for in-state students in 2021

By Old Dominion News | Mar 2, 2023

College costs for in-state students at Virginia Military Institute, in Lexington, were $19,670 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.