State Articles of Interest
FCPS opts to resolve student’s lawsuit over gender identity policies | FFXnow
ACPS updates student resource officer program | News | cbs19news.com
Prince William School Board votes to add 30 minutes to teacher workday beginning next school year
Local tax option to pay for Virginia school improvements likely to succeed in 2026 | WVTF
National Articles of Interest
Do federal privacy laws require schools to protect — or reveal — students’ LGBTQ+ identity?
House subcommittee debates best way to protect children online | K-12 Dive
Enrollment Decline and Immigration Enforcement
DOE Updates
Updated Virginia Essentialized Standards of Learning (VESOL) in Reading and Mathematics
The Virginia Essentialized Standards of Learning (VESOL) are the revised academic content standards for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities who are enrolled in grades 3-8 and high school in Virginia. Specifically, the VESOL represent content in reading and mathematics for grades 3-8 and high school and science for grades 5, 8, and high school replacing the previously used Aligned Standards of Learning (ASOL) in these content areas. A training webinar will be provided to support educators in understanding the updates and can be accessed at Virginia Alternate Assessment Program | Virginia Department of Education. Listed below are the 2025 Virginia Essentialized Standards of learning for reading and mathematics:
• Virginia Essentialized Standards of Learning in Reading
• Virginia Essentialized Standards of Learning in Mathematics
VMFA Educator Resource: Art of the Ancient WorldBy examining works in VMFA’s collection, teachers and students can consider the art and innovations of ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, China, and Mali. This new set of online resources is designed to help students develop questions, demonstrate curiosity, and engage in critical thinking and analysis. Learn more today!
