NASSP has posted a brief summary blog regarding the government shutdown and how it is affecting the USDOE. You may access it at: http://nasspblogs.org/principalspolicy/2013/10/effects-of-government-shutdown-on-education/
October 2013 archive
Oct 07
Politicians in Washington: Have Principals Got A Message For You!
This blog appeared in the Education Week October 7 issue. You may or may not agree with the authors, but it provides food for thought/discussion. You may access it at: http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/leadership_360/2013/10/politicians_in_washington_take_a_lesson_from_us.html?cmp=ENL-EU-VIEWS2
Oct 03
September 2013 State Board of Education Meeting:VASSP Showcase
The State Board of Education met on September 24th with the usual items on their agenda. This meeting was particularly significant as three VASSP school administrators were recognized for their selection as Outstanding High School Principal, Outstanding Middle School Principal and Outstanding Secondary School Assistant Principal. Each administrator was introduced and recognized by Mr. David Foster, …
Oct 02
National Principal’s Month
October is the month set aside to recognize, celebrate and express appreciation for all of the work done by high school and middle level school principals. The job is at times difficult, demanding and very time consuming, but the rewards of working with your staff and recognizing growth, both academic and personal in your students makes up …
Oct 02
Virginia’s Improving SAT Scores
An announcement from the Virginia Department of Education on September 26 brought good news to Virginia educators and high school students for their success on the SAT college admission tests. The average SAT scores released by the College Board for Virginia public school graduates rose four points in critical reading, one point in mathematics and two points …
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