Virginia’s SOL Assessment Challenges – Lack of Transparency

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Bacon’s Rebellion

by Matt Hurt Virginia’s Board of Education has significantly raised the stakes for student performance. A new accountability system has set a higher bar for school success, bolstered by rigorous “cut scores” approved last year. Data from 2025 suggests these scores could nearly halve the number of students deemed proficient in reading and math. However, []