There will be no VASSP Member Update on November 25th due to the Thanksgiving Holiday.
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State Articles of Interest
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools amps up safety, security with first-ever supervisor
Chesterfield students, parents rally against proposed transgender policy changes
Henrico offering free mental health services to students | WRIC ABC 8News
Career program for Alexandria middle schoolers could be copied across Virginia | ALXnow
Winchester School Board revisits part-time student policy amid community pressure
Campbell County School Board unanimously passes new cell phone policy
Martinsville High School recognized for reducing dropout rates
Harrisonburg School Board Approves Collective Bargaining
PWCS’ Comprehensive Implementation to the Virginia Literacy Act | Prince William Living
National Articles of Interest
What will Donald Trump’s 2nd term mean for Title IX? | K-12 Dive
How school leaders can tap into the Education Department’s AI toolkit | K-12 Dive
Schools continue to play vital role in preventing student opioid-related deaths | K-12 Dive
Charter Schools Being Pushed in Michigan
Federal judge pauses Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms | K-12 Dive
California law bans food dyes in school meals | K-12 Dive
DOE Updates
2024-2025 Literacy Grant Available to Divisions
Article: 2024-45-482
Audience: Superintendents, Directors, School Principals
Contact: Dr. Michelle Wallace, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, Michelle.Wallace@doe.virginia.gov
The Virginia Department of Education is pleased to announce a literacy grant opportunity that will provide additional support and funding to ensure schools have the structures, tools, capacity, and resources to increase literacy growth and achievement for all students.
With declines in reading most notable in students with disabilities and English learners, coupled with rapidly changing enrollment, divisions have requested professional learning and technical assistance for schools to support educators of these student groups. In response to division feedback, VDOE is prioritizing three opportunities for this school year: the English Learner Literacy Network, the Students with Disabilities Literacy Network, and family engagement resources.
A division may submit one application on behalf of their schools. For this grant cycle, all applications are to be submitted no later than Monday, December 2, 2024. Divisions with high needs will be prioritized for this grant award. Applicants are highly encouraged to attend the Grant Q&A Office Hours that will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 11 a.m. Registration is required in advance.
