Megan Pauly reports on early childhood and higher education news in Virginia. She was a 2020-21 reporting fellow with ProPublica's Local Reporting Network and a 2019-20 reporting fellow with the Education Writers Association.
Megan previously worked for NPR affiliate WDDE in Wilmington, Delaware, and freelanced for NPR affiliate WAMU in Washington, D.C. She's also reported for NPR, Marketplace, The Atlantic, The Hechinger Report and more.
Email Megan: [email protected]
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"It's important to keep the kids involved." -
Researchers say Virginia needs to double its subsidized slots to meet statewide need. -
The center is part of a $35M plan to replace the James Monroe Building. -
Housing attorneys say localities often deny permits to recovery homes, forcing them to sue. -
They're now leaning on a state preschool program to serve families. -
The fiscal 2027–28 spending plan also funds a $25M childcare cost-sharing pilot. -
All three VCU-affiliated centers are at capacity and have waitlists. -
It includes $2B in new spending and keeps the data center tax exemption. -
"We're all still trying to figure out this governor's negotiating style." -
Some United Campus Workers leaders are leaving for other labor groups. -
The board of visitors will meet to discuss appointing a new rector June 2. -
Only one licensed provider in the county currently offers full-day care.