Apr 25
Articles of Interest
Henrico school leaders receive feedback on metal detectors and weapon scanners testing
Virginia Board of Ed compromises on final K-12 history standards
Virginia public high school athletes on verge of profiting from NIL deals | Sports | insidenova.com
Weapons detection systems installed at Newport News elementary schools, childhood centers | WAVY.com
All Virginia schools will soon be required to have defibrillators – The Henrico Citizen
Apr 20
Articles of Interest
State considers changes to school accreditation
Youngkin: ‘Plenty of money’ in Virginia for more tax cuts, key investments | WAVY.com
How Henrico Schools officials are handling student behavioral problems on buses
‘Disturbing and discouraging’: No state budget means more cuts for Waynesboro schools
VA Secretary of Education calls for higher standards to reverse decline in AP achievement | WSET
Backlog in Va. teacher license applications stalls candidates amid shortage
DOE Updates
General Educators Supporting EL Professional Learning Opportunity
Join Nancy Motley for a free, one-day in-person workshop, as she shares actionable, high yield strategies that support all students, including English Learners. The session for secondary educators will take place on June 13 at 8 a.m. in Fredericksburg. The session for elementary educators will take place on June 14, 2023, from 8 a.m., in Fredericksburg. Participants will receive a copy of her book, Small Moves, Big Gains. Register today!
Professional Development Workshops for High School Science Teachers
These workshops will be held at Virginia Tech June 20-22 and are provided free of charge to high school science teachers (grades 9-12). The workshops are designed to deepen teacher understanding of subjects leading to lessons that inspire and engage students. Subsidies for lodging are available for participants traveling from out of town (greater than a 50-mile from Blacksburg). Space is limited to 20 participants per workshop. Your registration is a commitment to attend.Free Professional Learning Opportunity for Secondary Educators
Join Dr. Kate Kinsella for a two-day interactive workshop, Tools to Support Secondary English Learners in Interpreting, Discussing, and Constructing Informational Texts. Participants will focus on how to get English Learners to explain content, and accurately read, summarize, compare, or convey why things happen. This workshop will take place on August 2 and 3, in Harrisonburg.
Apr 10
Articles of Interest
Rise in absences prompts Virginia to consider changes in accreditation requirements
Virginia high school AP scores dip in ranking among other states
Montgomery County School Board approves collective bargaining measure
Virginia relying more heavily on provisional licenses to fill teacher shortages
DOE Updates
Professional Development Workshops for High School Science Teachers
These workshops will be held at Virginia Tech June 20-22 and are provided free of charge to high school science teachers (grades 9-12). The workshops are designed to deepen teacher understanding of subjects leading to lessons that inspire and engage students. Subsidies for lodging are available for participants traveling from out of town (greater than a 50-mile from Blacksburg). Space is limited to 20 participants per workshop. Your registration is a commitment to attend.
Register for the Brainstorm 2023
Hosted by the Shenandoah Valley Educational Technology Consortium, this event will be held via Zoom from 4-6 p.m. each afternoon of April 18 – April 20. Brainstorm is a fully virtual educational technology-focused conference designed to motivate educators to innovate their classroom practices and integrate technology tools. Presenters and keynote speakers will focus on the utilization of instructional technologies, strategies, and resources to transform classrooms and meet the needs of today’s learners.
Summer Literacy Institute- July 13-14
Longwood’s Summer Literacy Institute, with a focus on critical thinking and reading. Award winning authors Jarrett J. Krosoczka and Terry Catasús Jennings will be speaking this summer in Farmville. In addition, a variety of literacy related concurrent sessions are offered. Earn professional development credits or graduate credits. Gain new ideas for teaching or even explore your inner writer through some amazing authors. For more information or to register, visit the SLI website.
VAST 2023 Donna Sterling Institute
The Virginia Association of Science Teachers is offering the institute for K-12 science teachers to be held on November 16 at the Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center. Participants will learn how to implement engineering PBLs in the classroom, engage in activities to support understanding of engineering and transportation science, and apply key components of an e-PBL unit to meet the needs of students aligned to the 2018 SOL. Participants will receive Wednesday night at Hotel Roanoke as part of registration. Space is limited. 2023 Middle and High School Principals Conference & Exposition Call for Presentations
The Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals, with support from VDOE and the Virginia Foundation for Educational Leadership, will host the Virginia Middle and High School Principals Conference & Exposition on June 20 – 23, in Virginia Beach. The theme of this year’s summer conference is Discover ’24. See Superintendent’s Memo 042-23 for details.
Apr 03
Articles of Interest
In Virginia, school boards will be the primary deciders on AP African American studies
Schools to Test Single-User Bathrooms, Heat Sensors | News | loudounnow.com
Fauquier County School Board moves to limit 5% raises to only state-funded positions | News
Virginia schools to digitize maps in case of emergencies
Elk Hill meeting mental health needs of students in Staunton, Waynesboro, Augusta County
14 books to be removed from Spotsylvania County school libraries
Virginia Explained: The debate over student expectations
‘This is a reality’: Winchester School Board discusses school shootings
School Board Approves Collective Bargaining | News | loudounnow.com
More threats and extreme behavior in younger students at Virginia Beach Schools
Virginia’s new Superintendent of Public Instruction will face several challenges | WVTF
DOE Updates
VLA Webinar About the Statewide Training Opportunity for Reading Specialists
The Virginia Literacy Act passed by the Virginia Legislature in 2022, seeks to improve
K-3 literacy outcomes for all students in the Commonwealth. As part of this legislation, all
reading specialists are required to receive training in evidence-based literacy instruction and
science-based reading research. VDOE and Virginia Literacy Partnerships will host a webinar on March 29 at noon. to review information about the training and the role of reading specialists. See Superintendent’s Memo 049-23 for details and the registration link.
Free Virtual Workshop: Revolutionary Women
Join the Jamestown Settlement and American Revolution Museum to explore the American Revolution through the eyes of Elizabeth Thompson, a loyalist spy, Deborah Samson, who fought as a patriot, and Jane Walker, whose story represents the thousands of wives who accompanied the army. Participants will gain historical content about women’s rights and roles in colonial America and discuss tips for how students can research the past.
Register for the Brainstorm 2023
Hosted by the Shenandoah Valley Educational Technology Consortium, this event will be held via Zoom from 4-6 p.m. each afternoon of April 18 – April 20. Brainstorm is a fully virtual educational technology-focused conference designed to motivate educators to innovate their classroom practices and integrate technology tools. Presenters and keynote speakers will focus on the utilization of instructional technologies, strategies, and resources to transform classrooms and meet the needs of today’s learners.
2023 Middle and High School Principals Conference & Exposition Call for Presentations
The Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals, with support from VDOE and the Virginia Foundation for Educational Leadership, will host the Virginia Middle and High School Principals Conference & Exposition on June 20 – 23, in Virginia Beach. The theme of this year’s summer conference is “Discover ’24.” See Superintendent’s Memo 042-23 for details.
Ed. Department Updates
ADDRESSING EDUCATION LEADERS
In back-to-back-to-back remarks at the Council of the Great City Schools’ Legislative/Policy Conference, the Council of Chief State School Officers’ Legislative Conference, and the National Association of State Boards of Education’s Legislative Conference, Secretary Cardona called on education leaders to rework systems so they better support promoting academic excellence, improving learning conditions, and preparing students for a world where global engagement is critical to the nation’s standing. “Now is the time for systems in education that deliver on our nation’s potential and put us in the position to raise the bar and lead the world for years to come,” he emphasized. He also urged leaders to tap the $1 billion allocated under the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) to further advance school-based mental health programs. “Our students are in great need now,” he said. “Let us support you through that work.”
Note: In an session open to the public, a number of Chief State School Officers shared how they were using nearly $19 billion of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds set aside for state use to advance recovery, from high-impact tutoring to student well-being initiatives (agenda and tweets 1 and 2).
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
The Department is currently soliciting applications under several discretionary grant competitions.
Also, education and workforce partners are encouraged to apply for Labor’s State Apprenticeship Grants, which may be used to strengthen and diversify the teacher workforce.
PEAP 2023 MATERIALS The Department recently posted the 2023 President’s Education Awards Program (PEAP) Excellence and Achievement certificates, as well as congratulatory letters from the President and the Secretary, for download by school principals. Each year, hundreds of thousands of elementary, middle, and high school graduates from public, private, and military schools are recognized for their educational accomplishments. There is no limit on the number of awards that may be downloaded and printed, as long as students meet criteria for each award set by schools.
Mar 13
Articles of Interest
Youngkin Announces New Slate of Efforts to Address Learning Loss
Fairfax County School Employees Now Have Collective Bargaining Rights
Isle of Wight County Schools bans teaching on ‘systemic racism’ – Windsor Weekly
Youngkin on ChatGPT: ‘More school districts should ban it’ | The Hill
Central Virginia schools offset pandemic learning loss with more time, new programs | WRIC ABC 8News
Fairfax Co. schools to offer free virtual mental health services to high schoolers – WTOP News
Alexandria City Schools considering weapon-detector scanners
LCPS seeks to reverse steep increase in hate incidents | Education | loudountimes.com
DOE Updates
The Virginia Department of Education’s (VDOE’s) Department of Special Education and Student Services is announcing its fifth cohort of the Journey into Teaching Academy. The Academy is a yearlong professional development initiative for teachers completing their second year of teaching by the end of the 2022-2023 school year (SY) and entering their third year of teaching during the 2023-2024 SY as a provisionally licensed special education teacher. Completed applications and recommendations are due to the VDOE by April 1, 2023.
For more information about this initiative and the application process, please refer to Superintendent’s Memo #039-23.
Work-Based Learning: Professional Development Needs – March 20
The VA Work-Based Learning Collaboration Group and Virginia Ed Strategies invites WBL coordinators, CTE teachers and directors, and others to discuss the professional learning needs of those developing and managing work-based learning experiences of students. Register in advance for a Zoom session and join the discussion facilitated by Chris Jones, VASCD, and Jennifer Stevens, Virginia Ed Strategies, in an effort to identify topics for upcoming workshops and events. Email meyerdn@pwcs.edu if interested in connecting with this group.
CTE-Creating Excellence Awards for 2022-2023The secondary and postsecondary awards recognize excellence in the following categories: CTE exemplary programs, advisory committees, and business and industry partnerships. There are three levels of recognition: local, regional, and state. Find out more information today!
Mar 06
Articles of Interest
Rappahannock schools suffer $1 million setback as lobbying efforts for more state funds fails
Virginia state superintendent Jillian Balow announces resignation – WTOP News
LEA Unionization Cards Verified, School Board Faces Vote Deadline | News | loudounnow.com
Charlottesville schools staff win collective bargaining rights
Hopewell schools to provide clear backpacks for students
lcps hosting fentanyl awareness session | wusa9.com
Staff members say “no” to bearing arms
Richmond Public Schools principals unionize | WRIC ABC 8News
Henrico to pay bonuses at nine schools with high teacher vacancies | WRIC ABC 8News
Survey reports more teachers are witnessing violent classroom incidents since pandemic
DOE Updates
Application for the Science Standards Revision Committee
The VDOE is seeking K-12 public school educators who are qualified and available to serve on the Standards Development Committee which will meet during the summer of 2023. Applicants may include teachers, principals, administrators, content specialists, or others who have expertise with the content areas and the standards. Educators who wish to serve on the Standards Development Committee to develop the Science Standards of Learning for the 11 courses must submit an application through the online platform by April 21. See Superintendent’s Memo 044-23 for details.
Application for the English Standards Revision Committee
The VDOE English Program is seeking nominations from division superintendents for individuals who are qualified and available to serve on the English Standards Revision Committee to review the K-12 English Standards of Learning during the summer of 2023. Nominees should be teachers, principals, administrators, content specialists, reading specialists, or other educators who have expertise with the content area and current standards. Individuals who wish to serve on a committee to review the K-12 English Standards of Learning must submit an application through the web-based process. The application will require a professional reference and division approval. Completed applications are due to the VDOE by March 10. See Superintendent’s Memo 026-23 for details.
Ed. Department Updates
TITLE IX RESOURCES
The Department’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently released three new resources to support equal opportunity in athletic programs consistent with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
Title IX, which is enforced by OCR, prohibits discrimination based on sex in programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance. OCR designed these resources to help students, parents, coaches, athletic directors, and school officials evaluate whether a school is meeting its legal duty to provide equal athletic opportunity regardless of sex. The overview resource provides examples of the kinds of situations that could, depending upon facts and circumstances, raise Title IX concerns at any education level. The two specialized resources — one for K-12 schools, and one for colleges and universities — offer information specific to these education communities.
Feb 28
Articles of Interest
House tables bill to help veterans become teachers | urcapitalnews
Henrico superintendent receives top regional award
PCPS encouraging parents to ‘Meet Before You Post’
AP Course Supported By Some Fairfax Board Members As Youngkin Reviews | Vienna, VA Patch
NNPS to add 30 security officers; hire Director of Safe Schools
Virginia Beach students voice concerns over proposed transgender policies in schools
Hanover County is training tomorrow’s teachers today
Henrico Schools see ‘noticeable’ increase in disciplinary incidents since COVID
DOE Updates
Stetson & Associates, Inc. is offering a free webinar series to support educators and ensure educational excellence for all students. A team of experts will provide information, tools, and resources on topics from effective inclusion and scheduling to behavior basics and specially designed instruction.
The webinar series will be held during February-April on Tuesdays at 2 p.m. Dates and session titles with registration links are listed below. Educational leadership from special and general education are welcome and encouraged to attend any of the webinars.
May 16, 2023: Evaluating Accommodations in the IEP
This webinar will focus on the importance of evaluating the effectiveness of current accommodations while ensuring the IEP committee is recommending accommodations that align to present levels of performance and truly reflect what the student needs to be successful.
Feb 20
Articles of Interest
Lynchburg City Schools opens a new Restorative Suspension Center
https://www.wdbj7.com/2023/02/17/montgomery-county-sro-creates-calming-room-students/
Rising overdoses on school grounds prompt APS, School Board to act | ARLnow.com
Roanoke schools seek public feedback on building names
Teachers push for higher pay at Virginia Beach School Board meeting | 13newsnow.com
Why is AG Miyares probing multiple Northern Virginia school systems? – WTOP News
PCPS budget comes up short; VDOE calculation error could cost school system $183K
Albemarle teachers make second bid for collective bargaining
Amherst schools’ opt-in policy draws more backlash
DOE Updates
Application for the English Standards Revision Committee
The VDOE English Program is seeking nominations from division superintendents for individuals who are qualified and available to serve on the English Standards Revision Committee to review the K-12 English Standards of Learning during the summer of 2023. Nominees should be teachers, principals, administrators, content specialists, reading specialists, or other educators who have expertise with the content area and current standards. Individuals who wish to serve on a committee to review the K-12 English Standards of Learning must submit an application through the web-based process, Instruction Committee Application Processing System (ICAPS). The application will require a professional reference and division approval. Completed applications are due to the VDOE through ICAPS by March 10. See Superintendent’s Memo 026-23 for details.
Canvas’s Training Services Portal Weekly Sessions
Educators can participate in training sessions each week via Canvas’s Training Services Portal. To find any of the sessions listed below, first make sure you are logged into your Canvas account. The upcoming hour-long sessions are appropriate for Division and School Leaders, Statewide LMS Admin, Instructors, and Support. Check out:
2/16 at 5:30 p.m.: Pages and the Rich Content Editor
2/17 at 10:00 a.m.: Data for Teachers
Virginia Humanities K-12 Fellowship
The Virginia Humanities is currently seeking six educators to join a new K-12 Fellowship scheduled to begin in April 2023. The cohort will consist of educators from across the state and will bring a wide range of humanities curriculum focus, from the elementary level to the high school level, allowing them to design new learning experiences that are easily accessible for both a physical classroom and remote use. Apply by March 3!
Ed. Department Updates
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT LEARNING SERIES
In an ongoing effort to boost family engagement and lift parent voices, the Department announced a partnership with the Carnegie Foundation of New York and the Overdeck Family Foundation to launch a Family Engagement Learning Series. This series, which will kick off later this month, is intended to help education leaders and practitioners implement family engagement strategies that support student success. The series will provide attendees with evidence-based research and strategies, bright spots in the field, and information on resources.
The first virtual session, on February 28 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time, will focus on how family engagement can support literacy and math. Additional sessions will be on the fourth Tuesday of the month over the next six months. State-, district-, and community-level family engagement leaders will discuss attendance and student engagement, student and school safety, student mental health and well-being, kindergarten readiness, and college readiness. In support of family engagement, the Department has invested nearly $100 million since 2018 in Statewide Family Engagement Centers. There are currently 12 centers across the country. These centers provide technical assistance and training to states and school districts in the implementation and enhancement of systemic and effective family engagement policies, programs, and activities.
Feb 13
Articles of Interest
Virginia senate passes bill requiring AEDs in public schools
Lynchburg school board discusses superintendent’s plan to boost pay
Prince Edward students are constantly absent. What’s the solution? | Farmville
Mental health courses could be required in all Va. public schools – WTOP News
How Central Va. districts are responding to weapons being brought inside schools
Powhatan School Board fine tunes policy
Lynchburg City School Board votes to keep opt-out policy for sexually explicit content | WSET
Education savings account bills fail in both House and Senate – Virginia Mercury
Roanoke County school system scraps equity position
CCS board endorses collective bargaining –
DOE Updates
Black History Month
The VDOE Office of Humanities History Program encourages instructional programming that highlights Black history that extends beyond the twenty-eight days, to create a year-round interdisciplinary approach. For deeper connections, instruction should aim to engage students, teachers, parents, and the community at large and provide opportunities for all to enhance their understanding of the role of African Americans in helping to build America. National and Virginia organizations have provided resources to support instruction including the National Museum of African American History and Culture, Library of Congress, Library of Virginia, and the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia among many others.
English Learner Instructional Trainers
VDOE is looking for Virginia educators and leaders to develop and provide professional learning opportunities that will support effective English Learner instruction within the five Language Instruction Education Program (LIEP) models. For more information see Superintendent’s Memo 008-23 or contact Jo-el Cox, Coordinator of English Learner Instruction.
Canvas’s Training Services Portal Weekly Sessions
Educators can participate in training sessions each week via Canvas’s Training Services Portal. To find any of the sessions listed below, first make sure you are logged into your Canvas account. The upcoming hour-long sessions are appropriate for Division and School Leaders, Statewide LMS Admin, Instructors, and Support. Sessions include:
2/9 at 5:30 p.m.: Managing Assessments with New Quizzes
2/10 at 10:00 a.m.: Canvas for Performance-Based Assessment
2/13 at 4:00 p.m.: Gradebook and SpeedGrader
2/14 at 4:00 p.m.: Leveraging Modules
2/15 at 11:30 a.m.: Training Your Faculty and Staff
Virginia Humanities K-12 Fellowship
The Virginia Humanities is currently seeking six educators to join a new K-12 Fellowship scheduled to begin in April 2023. The cohort will consist of educators from across the state and will bring a wide range of humanities curriculum focus, from the elementary level to the high school level, allowing them to design new learning experiences that are easily accessible for both a physical classroom and remote use. Apply by March 3!
Blue Skies Free Blended Learning Workshop Series
The series features 16 online workshops designed specifically for K–12 instructors, leaders, and support personnel in Virginia public school divisions. Participants will learn how to incorporate blended learning methods into their professional practice and leverage the Virtual Virginia’s Statewide LMS (Canvas LMS) in face-to-face instruction. Sessions are led by blended learning expert and Instructure Principal Learning Consultant, Evette Davis. Register for the first workshop, Growth Mindset with Blended Learning Registration, held on February 9 at 3 pm. Contact Steven Sproles, Professional Learning Coordinator with questions.
VDOE New Resource Hubs
Three new resource hubs are available the VDOE. Each hub contains content and resources to help Virginia educators support their learners. Each is set up as a separate Canvas professional learning “course,” but there are no required learning activities to complete. Join one or more of the following today: VDOE English Learner Central 2022-2023, VDOE High-Quality Work-Based Learning 2022-2023, VDOE World Languages Hub 2022-2023. Because these are resource hubs, rather than a professional learning courses, no certificate of completion is awarded. Contact Virtual Virginia’s professional learning coordinator, Steven Sproles with any questions.
Feb 06
Articles of Interest
CCS urges Virginia Board of Education to consider both standards for K-12 history
School officials work to identify the impact after state funds were miscalculated
LEA: School Collective Bargaining Vote Deadline Triggered | News | loudounnow.com
Virginia opens door for end of undemocratic school boards | WRIC ABC 8News
Local school divisions short $201 million in aid because of state error
Richmond school board member eyes school closures to make up for budget shortfall | WRIC ABC 8News
Divisions arise over renaming of Burnley-Moran and Johnson elementary schools
DOE Updates
VDOE New Resource Hubs
Three new resource hubs are available the VDOE. Each hub contains content and resources to help Virginia educators support their learners. Each is set up as a separate Canvas professional learning “course,” but there are no required learning activities to complete. Join one or more of the following today: VDOE English Learner Central 2022-2023, VDOE High-Quality Work-Based Learning 2022-2023, VDOE World Languages Hub 2022-2023. Because these are resource hubs, rather than a professional learning courses, no certificate of completion is awarded. Contact Virtual Virginia’s professional learning coordinator, Steven Sproles with any questions.
2023 Teaching With Primary Sources Summer Workshops
These Workshops will be held July 5-7, July 12-14, and July 17-19 at the Library of Congress (LOC) in Washington, D.C. This is a series of free three-day professional development workshops where teachers will learn and practice strategies for using primary sources with K–12 students. LOC education specialists will model a variety of hands-on, inquiry-based teaching strategies for using primary sources to engage students and build critical-thinking skills. The workshops are aimed at educators across many disciplines. Application deadline is February 10.
English Learner Instructional Trainers
VDOE is looking for Virginia educators and leaders to develop and provide professional learning opportunities that will support effective English Learner instruction within the five Language Instruction Education Program (LIEP) models. For more information see Superintendent’s Memo 008-23 or contact Jo-el Cox, Coordinator of English Learner Instruction.
Behavior Intervention Begins with Prevention: Fostering a Safe Learning Community-Feb. 14 Register for this series sponsored by the Virginia School Consortium for Learning. This interactive workshop will focus on practical ways to support and respond to student behavior. Participants will deepen knowledge and skills to manage the ever-changing classroom environment in ways that promote behavioral competency over compliance. Megan Williams, behavioral specialist, will focus with participants on how to prevent behavior issues from occurring in the first place as well as how to intervene when behavioral issues begin to escalate.
Infusing Data Literacy Across the Curriculum for Grades 4-12- Feb. 16
The Virginia Data Science Team leads will immerse you in hands-on data literacy experiences and guide you through some of the free tools to see the power of big data. In the afternoon breakouts, you will team up with educators from your content area: Math, CS, CTE, Science, SS/Humanities, and Elementary. See the connections to your Virginia Standards of Learning and Competencies and try out data sets related to your content. Leave knowing how to add the relevance of real-world data to any content! Register today!
Ed. Department Updates
TECHNOLOGY-BASED LEARNING STRATEGIES
The nation’s recovery from the pandemic requires more than just restoring legacy education systems. For the field of educational technology, it requires consideration of the ways in which technology can advance equity, while keeping students safe. A Dear Colleague Letter from the Department’s Office of Educational Technology (OET) provides information to states, school districts, and eligible partnership grantees on core areas for maximizing investment in innovative, technology-based learning strategies. Section 1 offers an overview and examples of federal funds to support digital learning — including improving and personalizing professional learning and other supports for educators, increasing access to high-quality digital content and resources for students, facilitating educator collaboration and communication, and providing devices for students and educators to access digital learning resources. Section 2 offers example questions to support the selection of high-quality technology strategies related to the critical areas of needs assessment, policy and infrastructure, alignment with instructional approach, professional learning, and evidence.
Separately, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released a report and toolkit for K-12 schools to help them better protect against cybersecurity threats. The report provides recommendations and resources to help schools and districts address systemic cybersecurity risk. It also provides insight into the current threat landscape specific to the K-12 community and offers simple steps school leaders can take to strengthen their cybersecurity efforts.
SCHOOL SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENTSThe Department invites national, regional, and local businesses, non-profits, foundations, and community-based organizations to make bold commitments to advance school sustainability, encompassing infrastructure, health, environmental sustainability education, climate, and environmental justice in America. Entities are encouraged to complete an online form, registering their commitment in one of three priority areas, by May 31. The agency will share these commitments around the time of the July 25 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools’ Awards Ceremony.