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October 2026 EDGE
October 14, 2026 The Edge The Gift of an Invitation Darcie L. TeVault, Ed.D. Fall is the season of gathering: harvest tables, football bleachers, and professional learning communities finding their rhythm again.… Read More
September 2026 EDGE
September 16, 2026 The Edge Belonging in September There is a particular sound to September in an independent school — the squeak of new sneakers in a freshly waxed hallway, the rustle… Read More
August 2026 EDGE
August arrives in independent schools the way the seasons turn in Virginia; quietly, then all at once. Faculty handbooks are finalized, opening day rosters are set, and somewhere between the last beach… Read More
Advocacy in action for Virginia’s independent schools.
Every June, VAIS executive director Betsy Johnson publishes Advocacy Advance, a members-only overview of legislative activity in the Virginia General Assembly. Advocacy Advance addresses how VAIS and our partners are protecting independence, promoting careers, and encouraging families to explore independent schools. To get your copy, email Betsy.