Where is K-12 Enrollment Headed?
Two conflicting trends—the continuous birth decline over the last 18 years and the post-pandemic recovery in school enrollment since 2021—have made it difficult to predict the future of school enrollment.
Education & Enrollment Trends
Evaluation of the Virginia College Advising Corps
The Center for Survey Research conducted a multi-phase, mixed-mode evaluation of the Virginia College Advising Corps to support the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia in planning and developing future directions for post-secondary advising in Virginia.
Harrisonburg City Council reviews report of school enrollment projections
A Cooper Center study helped determine future growth in the City of Harrisonburg and how schools can prepare for it.
Rocktown Now
America's college-aged population is declining. Universities will have to make cuts.
Study.com examined data from the University of Virginia and elsewhere to see which states can expect the biggest youth population drops by 2050.
Walterboro Live
Where 2024 Voter Turnout Was Highest And Lowest in Virginia
Virginia saw its lowest overall voter turnout in a presidential election since 2000, although over 80 districts trumped the state average.
The Roanoke Star
$195M in school projects, including 4th high school, get green light from supervisors
After years of discussions, one of the biggest capital projects in Frederick County's history was approved Wednesday night by the Board of Supervisors.
The Winchester Star
New population estimates will determine tax revenue to schools
New K-12 population estimates help determine state funding
Gazette-Leader
New population estimates will determine tax revenue to schools
The Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service at the University of Virginia has released its annually updated estimate of school-age population, which serves to determine the allocation of sales-tax revenue to school districts statewide.
Gazette Leader
City Council Talks Easement, Contracts
Harrisonburg City Council met Tuesday evening to discuss developments on projects throughout the region, as well as a number of rezonings and ordinance changes.
Daily News-Record
School Board member apologizes for her support of fourth high school
The Frederick County School Board on Tuesday evening continued its discussion about the possibility of a much-debated fourth high school.
The Winchester Star