State Articles of Interest
‘Nothing in defiance’: VHSL says delay on transgender-athlete policy action not political
Va. General Assembly advances budget bills that cut taxes, fund schools – The Washington Post
Virginia lawmakers fumble bill to curb high school sports recruitment
Senate rejects new school standards delay, fight continues in budget talks • Virginia Mercury
Pulaski County High School employs weapons detection system – Patriot Publishing LLC
National Articles of Interest
Education Department’s doors blocked to House Democrats | K-12 Dive
Democratic leaders demand details on DOGE access to Education Department | K-12 Dive
Trump signs executive order barring transgender students from women’s sports | Higher Ed Dive
Expected Trump order on Education Department’s future rattles advocates | K-12 Dive
DOE Updates
New 2024 English Standards of Learning Resources Released
Article: 2025-05-46
Audience: Superintendents, Directors, School Principals, Teachers
Contact: Jill Nogueras, Associate Director of K-12 English & Literacy, Office of English Jill.Nogueras@doe.virginia.gov
New resources to support English teaching and learning have been released and are located on the 2024 English Standards of Learning webpage.
The K-12 English Instructional Guides provide support to English and literacy educators as they implement the 2024 English Standards of Learning.
School division literacy leaders will receive an invitation to attend an overview webinar of the 2024 English Standards of Learning to be held on February 12, 2025, from 9:30-11 a.m. Teachers can register to attend an overview webinar of the 2024 English Standards of Learning to be held on February 12, 2025, from 4:30-6 p.m. Invitations will be sent to ELA contacts as designated in SSWS.
Recordings and resources will be posted on the 2024 English Standards of Learning webpage as they become available.
Black History Month Resources
As our nation celebrates Black History Month, VDOE has provided school divisions with resources that honor the achievements and contributions of African Americans, recognizing their vital role in shaping America’s history and culture.? Local school divisions are encouraged to create and implement instructional and community programs that highlight Black history through an interdisciplinary approach, fostering inclusive, year-round lesson plans. See the following resources to support local school divisions in enhancing their curriculum and instructional programming
