State Articles of Interest
Arlington Public Schools launches new pilot program after parent push
COVID babies are now in kindergarten; how Norfolk Public Schools prepared for them | WAVY.com
APS seeks to help more students earn college degrees while in high school | ARLnow.com
National Articles of Interest
Energy Department withdraws controversial Title IX athletics rule | K-12 Dive
House panel approves 26% cut to Title I funding for FY26 | K-12 Dive
States struggle with increase in special education complaints | K-12 Dive
Educators join lawsuit challenging Trump policy after ‘violent ICE enforcement’ | K-12 Dive
DOJ to crack down on ‘rise in abusive conduct’ against parents | K-12 Dive
5 takeaways from another round of disappointing NAEP results | K-12 Dive
DOE Updates VDOE Virginia Literacy Act Updates
This year, school divisions will continue to implement the requirements of Virginia Literacy?Act?by expanding literacy supports and interventions in Grades 4-8. To support the continued implementation, VDOE?has?released?an?extensive Literacy Update. The updates will be released on a quarterly basis to provide school divisions with just-in-time support. Educators at the elementary and middle school levels are encouraged to read more about these updates from VDOE.
