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Rappahannock schools suffer $1 million setback as lobbying efforts for more state funds fails
Virginia state superintendent Jillian Balow announces resignation – WTOP News
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Charlottesville schools staff win collective bargaining rights
Hopewell schools to provide clear backpacks for students
lcps hosting fentanyl awareness session | wusa9.com
Staff members say “no” to bearing arms
Richmond Public Schools principals unionize | WRIC ABC 8News
Henrico to pay bonuses at nine schools with high teacher vacancies | WRIC ABC 8News
Survey reports more teachers are witnessing violent classroom incidents since pandemic
DOE Updates
Application for the Science Standards Revision Committee
The VDOE is seeking K-12 public school educators who are qualified and available to serve on the Standards Development Committee which will meet during the summer of 2023. Applicants may include teachers, principals, administrators, content specialists, or others who have expertise with the content areas and the standards. Educators who wish to serve on the Standards Development Committee to develop the Science Standards of Learning for the 11 courses must submit an application through the online platform by April 21. See Superintendent’s Memo 044-23 for details.
Application for the English Standards Revision Committee
The VDOE English Program is seeking nominations from division superintendents for individuals who are qualified and available to serve on the English Standards Revision Committee to review the K-12 English Standards of Learning during the summer of 2023. Nominees should be teachers, principals, administrators, content specialists, reading specialists, or other educators who have expertise with the content area and current standards. Individuals who wish to serve on a committee to review the K-12 English Standards of Learning must submit an application through the web-based process. The application will require a professional reference and division approval. Completed applications are due to the VDOE by March 10. See Superintendent’s Memo 026-23 for details.
Ed. Department Updates
TITLE IX RESOURCES
The Department’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently released three new resources to support equal opportunity in athletic programs consistent with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
Title IX, which is enforced by OCR, prohibits discrimination based on sex in programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance. OCR designed these resources to help students, parents, coaches, athletic directors, and school officials evaluate whether a school is meeting its legal duty to provide equal athletic opportunity regardless of sex. The overview resource provides examples of the kinds of situations that could, depending upon facts and circumstances, raise Title IX concerns at any education level. The two specialized resources — one for K-12 schools, and one for colleges and universities — offer information specific to these education communities.
