{"id":4599,"date":"2026-02-09T16:20:40","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T21:20:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.vassp.org\/?p=4599"},"modified":"2026-02-09T16:20:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T21:20:42","slug":"member-update-february-9-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.vassp.org\/?p=4599","title":{"rendered":"Member Update, February 9, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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

Bill to bolster school AI safety education advances to Virginia Senate<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bill could affect history and social science lessons for students across Virginia<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Craig County School Board unanimously approves amendment to 403(b) retirement plan<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Democrats push \u2018restorative justice\u2019 in Virginia schools | WVTF<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s how some central Virginia schools tackled chronic absenteeism in the wake of COVID-19<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schools turn to virtual learning during winter weather<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

House, Senate bills would give schools $130B for facility upgrades<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Report of ED Firings<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Education Department guidance allows teachers to pray with students | K-12 Dive<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ransomware attacks against education sector slow worldwide | K-12 Dive<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump signs $79B education funding bill into law | K-12 Dive<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DOE Updates<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Black History Month Resources for Schools?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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’s history and culture.  Local school divisions can create and implement instructional and community programs that highlight Black history through an interdisciplinary approach, fostering inclusive, year-round lesson plans. More information and resources are available from the Virginia Department of Education<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ed. Department Updates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

U.S. Department of Education Issues Guidance on Prayer and Religious Expression in Public Schools<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

State Articles of Interest  Bill to bolster school AI safety education advances to Virginia Senate Bill could affect history and social science lessons for students across Virginia Craig County School Board unanimously approves amendment to 403(b) retirement plan Democrats push \u2018restorative justice\u2019 in Virginia schools | WVTF Here’s how some central Virginia schools tackled chronic … <\/p>\n

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