{"id":4567,"date":"2025-08-18T15:35:49","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T19:35:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.vassp.org\/?p=4567"},"modified":"2025-08-18T15:35:51","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T19:35:51","slug":"vassp-member-update-august-18-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.vassp.org\/?p=4567","title":{"rendered":"VASSP Member Update, August 18, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

State Articles of Interest <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chesterfield schools demonstrate new weapons scanners<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Survey finds gaps in use of top-tier teaching tools across Virginia<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Botetourt County Schools outline new random drug testing policy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campbell County Schools introduce AI and wellness program for new school year<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amherst County schools to introduce AI regulations for new school year<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smart Security: AI Cameras Take Aim at School Safety in Salem<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

National Articles of Interest<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal judge halts Education Department\u2019s anti-DEI measures | K-12 Dive<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 risk factors making states vulnerable to federal funding cuts | K-12 Dive<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal judge stands by order requiring OCR be restored | K-12 Dive<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Importance of Music Education<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump ICE policies create student trauma \u2014 but schools can help, researchers say | K-12 Dive<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

7th Circuit revives Christian teacher\u2019s religious accommodation claim | K-12 Dive<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DOE Updates<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free Zearn Training for Virginia Teachers and Leaders <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Article: 2025-30-404
Audience: Superintendents, Directors, School Principals, Teachers
Contact: Vickie Bohidar, Mathematics Coordinator, Victoria.Bohidar@doe.virginia.gov<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ALL In Tutoring continues through 2025-2026, including the use of Zearn in mathematics, with 104 school divisions opting into this statewide personalized tutoring option. During the school year, all school divisions can receive live training from the Zearn team at no cost to support strong implementation and drive impact with students. School division leaders should contact their Zearn representative to schedule live training for teachers and leaders.? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, all educators whose school divisions have opted into Zearn Math can access Zearn\u2019s on-demand Curriculum Study PD content at no cost, directly from their Zearn account. Each session reviews teaching strategies related to specific math objectives, supporting educators in planning instruction that engages all learners. Explore PD with Zearn.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2026 Virginia Outstanding Middle and High School Principals and Assistant Principals of Virginia Award<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Article: 2025-30-406
Audience: Superintendents, Directors, School Principals, Teachers
Contact: Olivia Hampton, ohampton@vassp.org<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals annually recognizes four outstanding school leaders in Virginia \u2013 one outstanding middle school principal and one outstanding high school principal; one outstanding middle school assistant principal and one outstanding high school assistant principal \u2013 who have demonstrated success in leadership, curriculum, personalization and contributions to the profession. Their interactions with fellow administrators, teachers, students and parents impact education and student achievement in exceptional ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have an outstanding school leader that you would like to recommend for recognition? Specifically, someone who has demonstrated impactful efforts for at least three years; who led a major project or program for the betterment of their school or division; or who strategically included stakeholders in unique and insightful ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

VASSP is now accepting recommendations until October 1 for candidates who display these strong attributes as school leaders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All recommendations are sent directly to the VASSP Principal Awards Committee for initial review. Selected principals and assistant principals will be formally invited in October to apply for the award. After a thorough screening process, including personal interviews, names of finalists are submitted to the VASSP Board of Directors for final approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once selected, the Outstanding High School Principal of Virginia, Outstanding Middle School Principal of Virginia, along with the Outstanding Middle School Assistant Principal of Virginia and Outstanding High School Assistant Principal of Virginia will be recognized at the 2026 Virginia Middle and High School Principals Conference & Exposition. Use this form to recommend a principal and\/or assistant principal today!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Draft 2025 Expanded High School Science Standards of Learning <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On July 31, 2025, the Virginia Board of Education held first review for the draft 2025 Expanded High School Science SOL<\/a>. The draft describes the Commonwealth\u2019s expectations for student learning and achievement in eleven high school science courses that are approved by the Board but do not have current academic standards. The 2018 Science SOL for Kindergarten – Physics<\/a> remain unchanged in content and practices. The Board is accepting public comment<\/a> on the draft Expanded High School science standards.More information is available from VDOE<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free College Board Fall Counselor Workshops<\/strong>These free workshops are available for Virginia educators.  There will be two in-person events in Virginia this September. Join<\/a> at either George Mason University or the University of Richmond to gain valuable insights, resources, and strategies to support your students during the 2025\u201326 school year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

State Articles of Interest  Chesterfield schools demonstrate new weapons scanners Survey finds gaps in use of top-tier teaching tools across Virginia Botetourt County Schools outline new random drug testing policy Campbell County Schools introduce AI and wellness program for new school year Amherst County schools to introduce AI regulations for new school year Smart Security: … <\/p>\n

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