October 2022 archive

VASSP Member Update, October 31, 2022

Articles of Interest Hanover Schools to hire new mental health staff, expand programs with state grant | WRIC ABC 8News Virginia’s Black and Latino students hit hardest by pandemic learning loss ‘The model’s broken:’ County leaders say state school funding isn’t enough – Smithfield Times Implementation of Youngkin’s transgender policies delayed at least 30 days …

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VASSP Member Update, October 24, 2022

Articles of Interest ‘A way of protest’: Unsatisfied Richmond-area teachers leaving in droves Prince William School Board passes collective bargaining rights as rancor continues between board and education association | Headlines | insidenova.com Roanoke school leaders stress consequences after threatening message found Fauquier deputy superintendent says new ‘sexually explicit content’ draft policy will be presented …

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VASSP Member Update, October 17, 2022

Articles of Interest 911 tracking/mapping system to spread to all Wise County schools | News | timesnews.net  SCPS drops word ‘honors’ from Gifted Local Plan – The Tidewater News Stafford schools wrapping up testing of all water fountains False threats barrage schools in Virginia and beyond Forum aims to ’empower’ Virginia parents VDOE Updates HQWBL …

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VASSP Member Update, October 10, 2022

Articles of Interest Mental Wellness: Teams being set up to support Richmond students, families Mental health support bill for students, co-sponsored by Congressman Bobby Scott, passes House Judge says parents’ lawsuit against LCPS overly broad | Cops And Courts | loudountimes.com What consequences could Virginia schools face if they don’t adopt proposed transgender policy? Fairfax …

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VASSP Member Update, October 3, 2022

Articles of Interest Virginia school systems face deadline to spend federal relief funds MCPS school employee collective bargaining talks continue Staunton Schools uphold teacher’s First Amendment rights after ‘defamatory’ email about school board candidates – Augusta Free Press        UMW poll: Majority of Virginians approve of their local school districts The VHSL’s transgender athletes await potential …

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