{"id":4530,"date":"2025-02-05T10:46:37","date_gmt":"2025-02-05T15:46:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.vassp.org\/?p=4530"},"modified":"2025-02-05T10:46:38","modified_gmt":"2025-02-05T15:46:38","slug":"vassp-member-update-february-3-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.vassp.org\/?p=4530","title":{"rendered":"VASSP Member Update, February 3, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>State Articles of Interest&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wdbj7.com\/2025\/01\/29\/mcps-leaders-say-cell-phone-free-policy-proves-be-success\/\">MCPS leaders say the cell phone-free policy proves to be a success<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vpm.org\/news\/2025-01-30\/lisa-pennycuff-hanover-county-school-board-2026-budget-proposal\">Hanover school board proposes 3% pay raise, plus extra bump for teachers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidenova.com\/headlines\/manassas-school-board-considering-special-committee-for-immigration-and-refugee-families\/article_acb09742-de5d-11ef-843a-83f7349f81a0.html\">Manassas School Board considering special committee for immigrant and refugee families<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winchesterstar.com\/winchester_star\/winchester-school-board-approves-mid-year-pay-raise-for-teachers\/article_06405b3c-4e7c-55d0-af06-1a2161f57b2d.html\">Winchester School Board approves mid-year pay raise for teachers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newsadvance.com\/news\/elementary-behavior-restructure-intervention\/article_8912335a-d8e9-11ef-bc19-cba53e173ddc.html\">Campbell County Schools to restructure elementary behavior support next year<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtkr.com\/news\/in-the-community\/newport-news\/newport-news-principals-enhance-crisis-management-training-following-richneck-elementary-shooting\">Newport News principals enhance crisis management training following Richneck Elementary shooting<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>National Articles of Interest<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.k12dive.com\/news\/dhs-disbanded--federal-school-safety-board\/738946\/?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Issue:%202025-02-03%20K-12%20Dive%20%5Bissue:70064%5D&amp;utm_term=K-12%20Dive\">The Trump administration disbanded a federal school safety board. Now what? | K-12 Dive<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.k12dive.com\/news\/schools-enforcement-2020-title-ix-rule-sex-discrimination-LGBTQ\/738949\/?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Issue:%202025-02-03%20K-12%20Dive%20%5Bissue:70064%5D&amp;utm_term=K-12%20Dive\">Education Department will enforce 2020 Title IX rule | K-12 Dive<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.k12dive.com\/news\/schools-support-guidance-immigration-enforcement-ICE\/738745\/?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Issue:%202025-01-31%20K-12%20Dive%20%5Bissue:70027%5D&amp;utm_term=K-12%20Dive\">How are schools responding to immigration policy shifts? | K-12 Dive<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.k12dive.com\/news\/hiring-uncertified-teachers-research-staffed-up\/738694\/?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Issue:%202025-01-30%20K-12%20Dive%20%5Bissue:69968%5D&amp;utm_term=K-12%20Dive\">Are uncertified teachers still the answer? | K-12 Dive<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.k12dive.com\/news\/trump-signs-executive-orders-prioritizing-school-choice-ending-k-12-indoc\/738718\/?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Issue:%202025-01-30%20K-12%20Dive%20%5Bissue:69968%5D&amp;utm_term=K-12%20Dive\">Trump signs executive orders prioritizing school choice, ending K-12 \u2018indoctrination\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.k12dive.com\/news\/2024-naep-reading-math-scores-drop-pre-pandemic\/738535\/?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Issue:%202025-01-29%20K-12%20Dive%20%5Bissue:69924%5D&amp;utm_term=K-12%20Dive\">Reading, math continue slide in 2024 NAEP results | K-12 Dive<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.k12dive.com\/news\/5-policy-trends-to-watch-in-2025\/738441\/?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Issue:%202025-01-28%20K-12%20Dive%20%5Bissue:69874%5D&amp;utm_term=K-12%20Dive\">5 policy trends to watch in 2025 | K-12 Dive<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DOE Updates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Black History Month Resources for Schools<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Article: 2025-04-036<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><strong>Audience: Superintendents, Directors, School Principals, Teachers<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><strong>Contact: Christonya Brown, History and Social Science Coordinator, <\/strong><strong>vdoe.hss@doe.virginia.gov<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>As our nation celebrates Black History Month, the Virginia Department of Education has provided school divisions with resources that honor the achievements and contributions of African Americans, recognizing their vital role in shaping America&#8217;s history and culture.?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Local school divisions are encouraged to create and implement instructional and community programs that highlight Black history through an interdisciplinary approach, fostering inclusive, year-round lesson plans. To deepen understanding and promote meaningful connections, instruction should engage students, teachers, parents, and the broader community. The following resources are available to support local school divisions in enhancing their curriculum and instructional programming:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/url.emailprotection.link\/?b49fTKYBUe0vZENQlE3ffkZ8u0dbgJlZM-xRIzcp3kI1clkwxqYRkjC7uCrDXM5Y9LNmKCUPUmPbIHBNR9FFtOYC2ZKXhe04n1J-QjIJhhpo7Up6NRAeTJSxV3dAg5DvFQ4-1PYHiXdc-ra-1ADQxPtyZCEar1Vqm3MfIhUutCpHYGV8HZM1pKnoDlUlKu1MSW8CygjYXKSf8pJv35EZiRY54aLNfqu5Bt2x5HT9Xe9a_FgfrtSjfPtEgZq9_GNtv\"><strong>The National Museum of African American History and Culture<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>National resources including collaborative projects such as <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/url.emailprotection.link\/?bYqDUbXE67r1cNwqs-dOwElejrSoFeqfmYMmnFq2bXnxKLTw77J7QdATgWIxuCIUZjM8Xwkn3VDp5hWGZSutyQwpE9PskH5I2Xus2PcuA5PMTg45KIgs6dBqtyQ6o43bRGOu1IjIPbLL2y7-6yiZdklVjfE7X1kzvdbd5gjNT0e_wIMVAmOTDVKicKqDEyca1dzLGkBv01LdwUHU64Bj_CnJKoKYxQEC09bPeEvX2dFnqPw-R0fGIxE6GpeHFQADR\"><strong>February is Black History Month<\/strong><\/a><strong> and the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/url.emailprotection.link\/?bdgia-ble8kXUtgTzpI_7z7SUv31DREhHHQG9DKN35wSyRdaBgQ2FZUR7tvr3FjgqF59H16lgQFEar9vlICmG0f9tME1_n_ygFuT_07Cqcu7NDhk9tp3BhYbZ2uE2wjdgAAPhn6HkEinTBCwaTaDSitYpKdxQhdJCYA6iSUuUG9dw0pSzMV971Qdw6egfkisbALkO406NhiVsaoezzovWkYY69dWB7xVFk0G6l-Lhm5cb1D75w-36zzkRirzl_ayvvik3dM6iPFEze2yUkUjDvRfRo3I6gLNDQxAqOdI-sl0~\"><strong>National Archives: Black History<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/url.emailprotection.link\/?bDhe980zb5nEOHdjgEliymMi-idpAfBIsZs0JEPBglDaqJ8mUYRFMGM1gEUWWK0-nT0mZkysMkxVQYIknqxXUnJMRFxjzLLLr_SMtnssps-jfLGSlW6lM8kyOhXHClbjeLSTAoM-vfcO3UJQwKx3zG8XBKdhckPHZgVRWrJTnfx-5eiEdnMPazpQMBaPQm-Bg2duvU0HogC04yPVoSxftFcTPmCOzSzfnw31dTVz8QOQqrXC8MnR9j9c5dqOWYuk6z7KOAG1eenRoL8FPMop3DgUUzCqTVKzoOdJl1h0xT6M~\"><strong>Home \u2013 African American Research at the Library of Virginia to 1870 \u2013 Research Guides &amp; Indexes at The Library of Virginia (libguides.com)<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/url.emailprotection.link\/?bXbIkzaIMB7lIBM1sXAphPlDpYBCdlIivsBStS8G8R_-Rsv4XQ1N_oz6kcXcqvvRGXTgUke-BszCS1bAy51aYdYx5b7WVk1S-p2100bVUN1FQek4vmdIaLCq-7VuHfioZPi0VxuprnaXMev8UnB06Ud5GP70a6PTyXEH10B6DLefP30LQLmO7VDlgF1IaulQXV9l-ET0bcUXfMtPS7zzLMSJt7xixjT1z2UjJ87m3HoNHzs1SDFKgwzpVepaYfgix\"><strong>Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/url.emailprotection.link\/?bHEQRjZYWZ-_7evR1vG7CtmqC1KZu220OW7IeKqjSyf7broGBXIlbQ0hRkeTxvbT-eGLsLo61Uct4jIbJp449OLGEnqmc8_MTXbIMT32MftunMHyRp-jO_rvv5tdaSaFFilrn8vCe3c8pSQGouf4VVkIlMB5MLE1H5JMLs6td8P4v-F9ha9jWMVnjiJfuqmaTJau8C2NPgoNVYyeybX51kItJPGqASzMNgbNzi1RghV96PfCvuTTIRi4XyZKTN48B\"><strong>eMediaVA: African American History Video Series Collection<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For instructional support and information, please contact the History and Social Science Program at <\/strong><strong>vdoe.hss@doe.virginia.gov<\/strong><strong>.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>VDOE Opioid Abatement Education Program<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This program was developed to support K-12 teachers with instruction on opioid misuse through evidence-based education and prevention programming that supports the 2020 Health Standards of Learning. The use of the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/url.emailprotection.link\/?b2d5RclN0SVXqRv8z7w6ef16KBOSViAPJ1-xoglsTWhvUt8S-hBq1uUdzICHV_NCbfR1Jr0kip0D6lTVrk718gDycyYyz-8zAIfkjwbVbwtGjKxReAHWKNWIPaxi4VnD3CVKhlroZXhn0xr_OFH7NfTd49787EDYL09OOEqQVerco3miCdD8sdRDVwS9XEbUiu-EonpARfweAE4hBlRtIAy35QhjAa2UIOBfQ1WrQ7vAfeU_P84vYvlRnnh3MPzVV6bpVU1Y79nzxg_fq_MSUpiZoJ-oENdQopyVL6tmrjY3z-3jRertCIW6X2sklFKQ6lkkPIiLD-YNCdq6XECPN1lQcfUxBMB72ZGsVFiS3zl2Bxne3cwoBwupY18qLS3hNykwTCdbC2WPbfPxlROBwZHnvstY9yqwAlxVHS4CFwCPaiz_VXr9CXLAqHEOcQcAGm3dWOTwCdSMMvoLNoAe2i4TOUdwS7RghVsFw9X9jBWAyuRQlrAt-LerPAdvm25F8\"><strong>Botvin Lifeskills program<\/strong><\/a><strong> in classrooms to support instruction on opioid misuse and prevention is free to school divisions. Stipends are available to educators who complete training program and implement it in their classrooms. For more information, contact <\/strong><strong>Nenneya Shields<\/strong><strong>, Opioid Abatement Program Manager or call 804-923-0926.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>State Articles of Interest&nbsp;&nbsp; MCPS leaders say the cell phone-free policy proves to be a success Hanover school board proposes 3% pay raise, plus extra bump for teachers Manassas School Board considering special committee for immigrant and refugee families Winchester School Board approves mid-year pay raise for teachers Campbell County Schools to restructure elementary behavior &hellip; <\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more-link btn\" href=\"https:\/\/news.vassp.org\/?p=4530\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":875,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4530","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-home","item-wrap"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.vassp.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4530","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.vassp.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.vassp.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.vassp.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/875"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.vassp.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=4530"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/news.vassp.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4530\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4531,"href":"https:\/\/news.vassp.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4530\/revisions\/4531"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.vassp.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4530"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.vassp.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=4530"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.vassp.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=4530"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}