Abigail Spanberger, Democratic governor hopeful, unveils education overhaul plan as election nears

Democratic Virginia gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger has vowed to overhaul the state’s education system. The plan aims to strengthen Virginia’s K-12 schools as the state faces a teacher shortage and low rankings on its post-COVID educational recovery.

In addition to addressing the teacher shortage through recruitment and support plans, Spanberger aims to ensure academic rigor while "modernizing crumbling schools." Additionally, she’s looking to reject efforts to take funding from public schools and diverting it to voucher programs.

"Virginia’s kids deserve strong schools that prepare them for success – regardless of their ZIP code," Spanberger is quoted...