State Articles of Interest
Arlington reports success in recruiting substitute teachers using updated approach – WTOP News
National Articles of Interest
Will Supreme Court hear Maryland LGBTQ+ curriculum opt-out case? | K-12 Dive
Cell Phone Bans Across the Nation
Parents push back on school cellphone bans | K-12 Dive
South Carolina Supreme Court deals blow to private school scholarships | K-12 Dive
CDC finds student e-cigarette use at lowest level in a decade | K-12 Dive
DOE Updates
Applications are now being accepted for the Virginia RISE Award – Due October 7
VDOE, as part of its #ElevateEducatorsVA campaign, and in partnership with the Virginia Secretary of Education, is proud to announce that nominations are open for the 2025 Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) Award. The RISE Award is intended to honor and promote classified school employees who provide exemplary service to students. Each school division may submit one candidate to be considered for this recognition. Submit your nominees using the VDOE Qualtrics online application for the Virginia RISE Awards by October 7, by 5 p.m. Additional information is available on the VDOE Educator Recognition website.Nominations: 2026 Mary V. Bicouvaris Teacher of the Year Program – Due February 3
All public school divisions and accredited nonpublic schools are invited to?participate?in the2026 Mary V. Bicouvaris Virginia Teacher of the Year program and nominate one teacher for state-level recognition. Completed applications must be submitted by February 3 at 4 p.m. using the 2026 Teacher of the Year Application.
