State Articles of Interest
Waynesboro educator’s participation in DOE program provides kits for other teachers
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Henrico School Board to discuss results, expansion of new mental health program at Aug. 28 meeting
Charlottesville May Bring Back SRO’s
National Articles of Interest
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6 ways administrators are handling cellphone bans in the new school year | K-12 Dive
Charter school expansion slows amid closures, low enrollment, report says | K-12 Dive
How can districts help families navigate rising school supply costs? | K-12 Dive
Severe weather eroding school finances and learning | K-12 Dive
DOE Updates
STEM Professional Learning Series
The Offices of STEM is pleased to announce a fall professional learning series designed to support the implementation of the 2023 Mathematics Standards of Learning, the 2024 Computer Science Standards of Learning, and the 2018 Science Standards of Learning, utilizing an integrated instructional approach. The first one-hour webinar will be held on September 10 at 4 p.m. The topic is Making the Most of Instruction Using an Integrated STEM Approach to Learning. In this session, attendees will learn more about the standards and VDOE instructional resources and how these resources can inform discipline instruction. Registration is now open!
Free College Board Fall Counselor Workshops
These free workshops are available for Virginia educators. There will be two in-person events in Virginia this September. Join at either George Mason University or the University of Richmond to gain valuable insights, resources, and strategies to support your students during the 2025–26 school year.
