Glenn Youngkin is off to a strong start on schools in Virginia

When Glenn Youngkin won Virginia’s gubernatorial contest last fall, it was about a lot more than education. But his critiques of endless school closures and critical race rheory, along with his blunt support for parental rights, played a big role. He promised to empower parents, promote academic rigor, move past the disruptions of the early pandemic, and address the proliferation of toxic dogmas in schools.

Well, over the weekend, Youngkin took office and the early signs are promising. They suggest that he won’t be bullied into abandoning his commitments or be baited into over-the-top culture war.