Virginia overhauls SOL testing to boost student achievement

SOL scores to account for 10% of student's final grade to raise student performance

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) -- As summer break approaches for students across the Commonwealth, legislators are already preparing ahead of the 2026-27 school year. One big change for the upcoming school year includes changes to the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests for Virginia schools. Now, starting with students in the 7th grade and into their senior year of high school, SOL scores will account for 10% of a student's final grade. Officials said the…

Virginia Standard of Learning tests being revamped

Changes are coming for the Virginia Standard of Learning (SOL) tests, and the move is getting mixed reactions.Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, SOL tests will count for 10% of the final grade for students in grades 7 through 12. Currently, these assessments do not impact student grades.Parents, including Harley Columbus-Boyd of Virginia Beach, are expressing concerns about this significant change. Her 7th grade daughter has ADHD and has an…

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Virginia overhauls SOL testing to boost student achievement

Starting next year, Virginia's SOL tests will count toward 10% of students' final grades and will be administered later in the school year.

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