{"id":4592,"date":"2026-01-20T15:38:22","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T20:38:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.vassp.org\/?p=4592"},"modified":"2026-01-20T15:38:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T20:38:23","slug":"vassp-member-update-january-19-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.vassp.org\/?p=4592","title":{"rendered":"VASSP Member Update, January 19, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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

After last year\u2019s overhaul, Va. lawmakers consider tweaking K-12 assessment testing \u2022 Virginia Mercury<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Craig County schools to use virtual learning days during inclement weather<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Judge denies Justice Dept. bid to join suit in Va. school locker room case<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spanberger names new education leaders to \u2018strengthen\u2019 state\u2019s schools<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virginia opts in to federal Education Freedom Tax Credit program, VEA condemns move | WRIC ABC 8News<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

College Enrollment Increases<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

School shootings dropped in 2025. Here\u2019s what to know for 2026. | K-12 Dive<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Positive school climate tied to better student attendance | K-12 Dive<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Education Department launches 18 Title IX transgender athlete investigations | K-12 Dive<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Supreme Court weighs thorny issues in state transgender athlete bans | K-12 Dive<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DOE Updates<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Celebrating 250 Years of Science!<\/strong>
<\/strong>The Science Museum of Virginia will post blogs and social media pieces through July 2026 to celebrate 250 years of science. Published once a month, these blogs focus on one aspect of life in the late 1700s, explain the scientific and technological advancements we have today, and look forward to the future. Every blog lists related science, history, and health SOL. More information can be found on the Museum\u2019s <\/a>website and their social media pages.Teacher of the Year Nominations-Due by Feb. 9 <\/strong>
<\/strong>Just a reminder that the deadline is now only one month away for the school division’s locally selected Teacher of the Year to complete their portfolio application for the 2027 Virginia Teacher of the Year Program. The Mary V. Bicouvaris 2027 Virginia Teacher of the Year Program celebrates educators who exemplify the highest standards of teaching across the Commonwealth and the nation. The locally selected Teacher of the Year will complete a portfolio using the online platform SMApply. Teachers may collaborate with their Superintendent or the division designee by sharing their electronic application. All applications must be submitted via SMApply by February 9, at 4 p.m.  Visit the Virginia Teacher of the Year Application and Qualifications<\/a> website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

State Articles of Interest  After last year\u2019s overhaul, Va. lawmakers consider tweaking K-12 assessment testing \u2022 Virginia Mercury Craig County schools to use virtual learning days during inclement weather Judge denies Justice Dept. bid to join suit in Va. school locker room case Spanberger names new education leaders to \u2018strengthen\u2019 state\u2019s schools Virginia opts in … <\/p>\n

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