State Articles of Interest Virginia education board discusses development of new accountability system Virginia senate bill focuses on mental health of student-athletes Newport News begins using canines in schools for firearm and drug detection Lt. Governor Earle-Sears pushes school choice bills that are unlikely to get much Democratic support | WVTF Virginia legislation would require …
January 2024 archive
Jan 22
VASSP Member Update, January 22, 2024
State Articles of Interest Virginia’s first lab school launches quietly at VCU House Democrats cast doubt on funding for Youngkin’s STEM lab schools Democrats advance multiple bills out of House Education Committee How a mentorship program is improving attendance rates at a Prince William Co. elementary school – WTOP News Senate Dems challenge Coons as …
Jan 15
VASSP Member Update, January 15, 2024
State Articles of Interest Richmond middle school one of six area schools to start new phone-free pilot program | WRIC ABC 8News Parental notification, Narcan policies among several bills Virginia lawmakers introduce to fight fentanyl crisis | DC News Now National program helping veterans become teachers having an impact in Hampton Roads Mountain Gateway Community …
Jan 09
VASSP Member Update, January 8, 2024
State Articles of Interest Boom in English-learner population prompts Henrico Schools to expand staffing and newcomer programs Virginia to get $5M to help with school infrastructure needs No bags allowed at WJCC public high school athletic events Virginia joins counseling compact: How this could help address counselor shortages in local schools | WCYB National Articles …