{"id":4605,"date":"2026-03-09T15:36:23","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T19:36:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.vassp.org\/?p=4605"},"modified":"2026-03-09T15:36:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T19:36:26","slug":"vassp-member-update-march-9-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.vassp.org\/?p=4605","title":{"rendered":"VASSP Member Update, March 9, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>State Articles of Interest&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wjla.com\/news\/local\/loudoun-county-school-resource-officers-education-supervisors-elementary-middle-high-security-virginia-board-meeting-open-ended-public-resources-funding-security\">Future of SROs in Loudoun County elementary schools remain open-ended, for now<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairfaxtimes.com\/articles\/school-board-votes-to-strip-transportation\/article_5f40baa9-f897-45df-b723-9cc5be1c346d.html\">School board votes to strip transportation | Articles | <\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/fairfaxtimes.com\">fairfaxtimes.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/virginiamercury.com\/2026\/03\/05\/immigration-arrests-spark-bills-to-guarantee-k-12-education-rights-for-all-va-students\/\">Immigration arrests spark bills to guarantee K-12 education rights for all Va. students \u2022 Virginia Mercury<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-the-virginian-pilot wp-block-embed-the-virginian-pilot\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"kGMdUQObrE\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pilotonline.com\/2026\/03\/04\/virginia-homeschooling-up-nearly-50-since-2020\/\">Virginia homeschooling up nearly 50% since 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Virginia homeschooling up nearly 50% since 2020&#8221; &#8212; The Virginian-Pilot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pilotonline.com\/2026\/03\/04\/virginia-homeschooling-up-nearly-50-since-2020\/embed\/#?secret=WS574ATWVh#?secret=kGMdUQObrE\" data-secret=\"kGMdUQObrE\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/virginiamercury.com\/2026\/03\/04\/bill-to-require-factual-teaching-about-u-s-capitol-attack-clears-va-general-assembly\/\">Bill to require factual teaching about U.S. Capitol attack clears Va. General Assembly \u2022 Virginia Mercury<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wric.com\/news\/politics\/capitol-connection\/climate-education-bill-passes-senate\/\">Bill to promote environmental literacy passes Virginia Senate | WRIC ABC 8News<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/virginiamercury.com\/2026\/03\/02\/va-lawmakers-propose-artificial-intelligence-guardrails-for-instructional-use-in-education\/\">Va. lawmakers propose guardrails for artificial intelligence use in education \u2022 Virginia Mercury<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pilotonline.com\/2026\/03\/01\/statewide-teacher-raises\/\">Optimism is fading that legislators will give Virginia teachers hefty raises, advocates say<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>National Articles of Interest<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.k12dive.com\/news\/states-weigh-limits-outright-bans-on-ed-tech-in-schools\/813500\/?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Newsletter%20Weekly%20Roundup:%20K-12%20Dive:%20Daily%20Dive%2003-07-2026&amp;utm_term=K-12%20Dive%20Weekender\">States weigh limits, outright bans on ed tech in schools | K-12 Dive<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.k12dive.com\/news\/supreme-court-deals-blow-to-school-policies-protecting-student-lgbtq-ident\/813700\/?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Newsletter%20Weekly%20Roundup:%20K-12%20Dive:%20Daily%20Dive%2003-07-2026&amp;utm_term=K-12%20Dive%20Weekender\">Supreme Court deals blow to school policies protecting student LGBTQ+ identities | K-12 Dive<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.k12dive.com\/news\/special-education-congress-interagency-agreements-IDEA-McMahon-civil-rights\/813962\/?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Issue:%202026-03-06%20K-12%20Dive%20%5Bissue:82449%5D&amp;utm_term=K-12%20Dive\">Special education advocates warn against future program transfers | K-12 Dive<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DOE Updates<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Announcing Commonwealth Listening Tour<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Article: 2026-08-108<br>Audience: Superintendents, Directors, School Principals, Child Care Center Operators, Teachers, Non-teaching staff, General Public<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Virginia Department of Education and the Secretary of Education are hosting a series of listening sessions across the Commonwealth to hear from Virginians about how we can highlight successes and work together to strengthen public education by supporting educators and students.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/url.emailprotection.link\/?bpEq_b0DNT5apE9J3e-1HgmNWue6T7GklTvwc8SDYzLOSx0iThwyFTvMY7gjYCOcBVom0-c7DYATxSex0c3fgYisUvV-jKMhcgWw0vDK03mkIrzupowINs-YzfntER_KFO1cVTywi7AmIWjstytFo6tYsZ_y8zX3_FG2sMHaxY_Drj19eYk80WlC9W1To2LIh6lE2gMY5bniK1lGX-2UOs13myzBcaw2ESqy7Js8zdUCM0WmHC0NIyuzcifKz76am_mg1Va7Pau_haZE6VpZOU2THUWMIZ4fnu9oGMr7XCSUmoxkVIquHpO0AKqwX844RRQDxWjXVAR4UTBh1kmaVq4fuIvBHj58H044T20CKTn-lBZbLZRfXNHkQBWLNVFj7\">Commonwealth Listening Tour<\/a> invites division leaders, educators, parents, students, and community members to share their current education experiences and contribute to conversations about how state leaders should approach ensuring every child receives a high-quality education and the supports necessary for success. Listening Session discussion topics will include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identifying what\u2019s working well and where challenges remain;?\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shaping ongoing supports in literacy and math instruction;?\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understanding how well students are prepared for college or careers after high school;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Considering how the state evaluates and supports schools through accountability and accreditation processes; and\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discussing effective strategies to recruit and retain world class teachers, school leaders, and school support staff.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/url.emailprotection.link\/?bqUuXnBpty_9GKl_mwli3OOQkWDH6SYrNNQ9yTu9bAz-OPdWK-XU4XSe9GIYRXncS-ZLlX5EdQKXnNecHxOQsJSQfaPbMZ7-1GStHw-Ri-bprm_pNh_3_iGyoM5B8edtKZsY3t3-w70kt--QZqY1zIxqEhLGISHlXChBxv5N8x9cO82n9u-o_bwD1K2CwcgQy-cyfi2Le6f3dFgIFlD4Vl2kJLxLXQnVOIUvgn2W3ibW4fT8ROlmB7OFRM_b1pbODXqrdi6KJP3c2yXsv96ufpAFzZUx2DC-XNBIMRVdpkPMy5JLmVEEBwBCLffo3YIFygdUExjGMVK_o1oVhMggiW-4vTqXGsU9C-d_6WHBOQ4raIP2w-OkTkKRQ-ca5dfrW\">Attendees are encouraged to register in advance<\/a>, as audience space is limited. Others may prefer to provide feedback to the VDOE via <a href=\"https:\/\/url.emailprotection.link\/?bclhRMfk-aco_KfJfi6K7i-Ryb95NcTZIG2yRJ0dcOWY-H612ejVMhOofP3ZqfVxezk_lK0CNHtdb4m005jfZ-gsYSA-WDebwj55roykajCp2pAoFPqy3hr8Loc0Ox0TkXdPUI13SLslTr4LstBaQOMV5rMgI6LmuCqME3k2pnMDTqht8Dz2xytwr6lgpw0eVhZVlMpckqQ5S2OGgOjFSauSSpWHpjhfcWqIQdBSFn3YTI49PH5SVnrrqReE14ZPP3cd88k26KyLd65iVqHEGKDdLIfryPz197nJ_VqmIQ_hQWW2jAJHJFZCJU6RozsLJy4wIsHDD1dxLOKiGMHeNSDNrDWxnY1qC2XkXG0_cepJAtE-20bTt-Zvt7IddjBbc\">an online survey<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ed. Department Updates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Department Initiates Title IX Investigation into Wisconsin School District<\/strong>The Department\u2019s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) <a href=\"https:\/\/url.emailprotection.link\/?bezbHDIZhkk-x6EUKV0cwdtmGM6IhpgDMSOl_U6HDe-gtJOhnYPwIhEz_ROAKkd1rfQtvHiVtwOczUTbdSfjE3xFRf9o9pvHwpEi380kxZkW_8r_7c2ki2LILyS9cMemzbpr75drA1Fylb0ZPEhfO-M2fMSl520TI8edpqVLniIKcuAFy3aJFxIBVY3Z__mYV27-BYi45QmTcIOAZWXSGhQjQxRydDHIwMP3ofFCLCCdqmYXZL8i74wE0TwsXO-ok4rtSWck492HtdS7g1XwBXU_eIcHZwZZHk9wodQO_qunGZI8heeYJRmcDL8TYUDt_zc_tgOLlfYoi4RNrE_lAaIgSB30Vmd_OjTnWGlMZqrnsP52FOU7ZY3_uch_os5cw\">initiated<\/a> an investigation into the New Richmond School District in New Richmond, Wisconsin, based on reports that the district is allowing biological men to use female restrooms. OCR will determine whether the district violated Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 by allowing students to access intimate facilities based on \u201cgender identity,\u201d not biological sex.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>State Articles of Interest&nbsp; Future of SROs in Loudoun County elementary schools remain open-ended, for now School board votes to strip transportation | Articles | fairfaxtimes.com Immigration arrests spark bills to guarantee K-12 education rights for all Va. students \u2022 Virginia Mercury Bill to require factual teaching about U.S. Capitol attack clears Va. 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