One in three U.S. students attended a racially, and often socioeconomically, segregated school in 2020-21, creating inequitable learning environments and outcomes.

The suit claims the state’s practices violate the IDEA law, as well as constitutional rights to due process, and seeks a decision that forces changes to Virginia’s policies.

Mayoral hopeful Kambium “Kam” Buckner also wants to staff every school with a nurse, librarian, and social worker; and expand universal preschool to all 3-year-olds.

Among the 25 states selected for an award, Ohio's public schools received the most recognition, with Texas and Michigan following closely behind.