VASSP Member Update, January 29, 2024

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 school bathroom checks every 30 minutes

School choice advocates push for education savings accounts in Virginia, Dems say they’re bad for public schools | WRIC ABC 8News

Alleghany Highlands Public Schools’ ‘ALL In Virginia’ plan boosts learning and attendance

Virginia Senate bill would allow school boards to ban cellphones during school hours – Virginia Mercury

Overhaul of Virginia’s education funding formula underway | VPM

National Articles of Interest

How 6 high schools reformed to improve post-pandemic outcomes | K-12 Dive

Utah lawmakers pass bill banning DEI at public schools | K-12 Dive

FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program wind-down could widen homework gap | K-12 Dive

Ed Dept outlines 3 inequities to address in 2024 educational technology plan | K-12 Dive

Education Department pushes principals, districts to spread gun storage awareness | K-12 Dive

State budget changes could exacerbate impending fiscal cliffs | K-12 Dive

5 factors shaping AI’s impact on schools in 2024 | K-12 Dive

DOE Updates

Lexia ALL In Support

All divisions opting into Lexia’s All In support have access to live training as well as on-demand professional development content to learn how to successfully implement Lexia Core5 Reading and Lexia PowerUp Literacy programs. Explore the Lexia’s Professional Development one-pager to access training calendars, sign up for live training sessions, and access pre-recorded professional development content. 

Visit Lexia for Virginia: ALL In Tutoring for more information and additional resources.