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Standardized Tests, Data Center Lawsuits, and a Registrar Resignation
In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by:
Karina Elwood of the Washington Post, covering Virginia schools' struggle with learning loss on standardized tests.
David Velasquez of the Daily Progress, covering Albemarle County's registrar resigning amid a police investigation.
Trevor Baratko of Inside NoVa, covering the latest legal troubles for the planned Digital Gateway data center.
Plus: teachers' unions, Quadzilla, and AI private schools.
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