State Articles of Interest
Campbell County Schools will pilot program to inform future AI policy
Concerns over rewrite of student demonstrations policy surface at Virginia Beach School Board
Franklin County Public School leaders propose four-day school week
Virginia Beach School Board considers eliminating seclusion rooms from district
Alexandria City School Board member suggests adding snow days after winter storm | ALXnow
As concerns about immigration enforcement rise, Hampton Roads schools consider options
National Articles of Interest
Some schools stress keyboarding skills as students become all thumbs | K-12 Dive
ICE activity on K-12 school grounds
Education Department embraces team-based staffing in new guidance | K-12 Dive
DOE Updates
Bringing Sources to Life
The VDOE History and Social Science Program is excited to announce a new professional development series with content experts (museum educators and external partners) to highlight primary sources, virtual connection opportunities, scholarship, and new resources to support classroom instruction. Each month will feature two partners to discuss the resources available, support for educators, and connections and alignment to the 2023 History and Social Science Standards of Learning and the instructional guides. This opportunity supports the use of inquiry-based learning within the history and social science classroom and engaging in local history outside the classroom. Register today.
Ed. Department Updates
Department Highlights Flexibility in Federal Funding for Teacher StaffingOn Feb. 9, the Department sent?guidance?to states and school districts, emphasizing existing flexibilities under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to use Title II, Part A funds to implement innovative teacher workforce strategies, including strategic staffing models. These strategies are designed to improve academic achievement and student outcomes by strengthening educator support and expanding instructional options.?View a full list of similar letters.
