State Articles of Interest
Henry County boards prioritize pay boost for schools employees
Bills for local sales tax surcharge for new schools head to governor
Fairfax Co. considering how to implement later middle school start times – WTOP News
Random Scans For Drugs To Take Place In Loudoun County High Schools | Ashburn, VA Patch
Virginia school divisions navigate complexity of Confederate flag displays | VPM
National Articles of Interest
California proposes paid pregnancy leave for educators | K-12 Dive
How 2 schools are tackling chronic absenteeism | K-12 Dive
Texas policy allowing school chaplains spreads to other states | K-12 Dive
How prioritizing culture boosted attendance, academics in a Virginia middle school | K-12 Dive
How do equitable grading practices affect expectations? | K-12 Dive
Is the end of federal relief money worsening a child care crisis? | K-12 Dive
DOE Updates
Application Window open for the Science Standards of Learning Revision Committees
The VDOE is seeking nominations for individuals who are qualified and available to serve on the Science Standards Revision Committee to review the K-12 Science Standards of Learning during the summer of 2024. Nominees should be teachers, principals, administrators, content specialists, reading specialists, or other educators who have expertise with the content area and current standards. The Committee will meet between June 25-June 27, 2024, at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, to review and revise the standards. Individuals who wish to serve on a committee to review the K-12 Science Standards of Learning must submit an application using the SOL Teacher Committee Application Form by March 29.
