State Articles of Interest
Roanoke County School Board to discuss bullying policies following student’s tragic death
One Henrico school adjusts cell phone rules amid ‘issues’
Charlottesvile City Schools implement school zone speed cameras | News | cbs19news.com
Chesterfield schools launching 911 dispatcher program for students
Students to offer free income tax preparation at Powhatan High School | WRIC ABC 8News
National Articles of Interest
Here’s what alternative grading models could look like | K-12 Dive
Teens are embracing AI — but largely not for cheating, survey finds | K-12 Dive
‘Let’s shake it up’: Linda McMahon defends massive cuts at Education Department | Higher Ed Dive
Gaps in teacher prep blamed as one root cause for math performance woes | K-12 Dive
Do superintendents seem younger? It’s not your imagination.
DOE Updates
History and Social Science Instructional Update
On March 26, 2025, VDOE staff provided an update on the History and Social Science Instructional Guides to the Board of Education. The Standards implementation remains on track and underway. Check out the roll out plan and calendar and the release of the History and Social Science instructional guides.
Tips for Working with Families of MLS with Disabilities
Engaging with families of multilingual learners with disabilities is a vital step in creating a supportive classroom environment. Educator Brighid Finley shares her advice for working with MLs with disabilities and their families. Read more today!School Library Month
A school library is an essential component in supporting each school’s instructional program by providing a variety of learning and teaching resources supporting academic standards and information literacy skills. Governor Youngkin issued a Proclamation recognizing the importance that they play in tackling unprecedented learning loss in reading. The full potential of school libraries is dependent upon trained professional Virginia School Librarians whose skills assist teachers and students in effectively using a wide range of information resources. VDOE encourages all Virginians to recognize and appreciate the contributions of school libraries and librarians in their communities. Thank you School Librarians!
