{"id":4621,"date":"2026-05-04T14:55:06","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T18:55:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.vassp.org\/?p=4621"},"modified":"2026-05-04T14:55:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T18:55:08","slug":"vassp-member-update-may-4-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.vassp.org\/?p=4621","title":{"rendered":"VASSP Member Update, May 4, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our last edition of the VASSP Member Update will be May 18, 2026. Don\u2019t forget to register for the VASSP Annual Summer Conference, June 22-25. You can register <a href=\"https:\/\/vassp.org\/2026-summer-conference\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\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:\/\/www.vpm.org\/news\/2026-04-30\/curious-commonwealth-virginia-preschool-initiative-universal-early-child\">Curious Commonwealth asks: Why doesn\u2019t Virginia have universal preschool?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wjla.com\/news\/local\/loudoun-county-school-board-considers-year-long-school-calendar-holiday-summer-break-education-lcps-fairfax-falls-church\">Loudoun County School Board considers year-round school calendar<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ffxnow.com\/2026\/04\/29\/fairfax-school-board-encourages-delaying-smartphone-use-until-eighth-grade\/\">Fairfax school board encourages delaying smartphone use until eighth grade | FFXnow<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thecharlottegazette.com\/2026\/04\/24\/cms-students-get-hands-on-training\/\">CMS students get hands-on training | The Charlotte Gazette<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/roanoke.com\/news\/local\/government-politics\/article_64c178f6-7961-4798-aab2-bb4762bf2b43.html\">Spanberger spends 100th day in office in Roanoke signing education bills<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wtop.com\/fairfax-county\/2026\/04\/how-are-fairfax-co-teachers-using-extra-time-on-elementary-early-release-days\/\">How are Fairfax Co. teachers using extra time on elementary early release days? &#8211; WTOP News<\/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\/federal-special-education-spending-study-IDEA-students-with-disabilities\/819107\/?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Issue:%202026-05-04%20K-12%20Dive%20%5Bissue:84511%5D&amp;utm_term=K-12%20Dive\">Feds proceed with $5.6M special education spending study | K-12 Dive<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2026\/05\/01\/nx-s1-5791657\/states-schools-restricting-screen-time?utm_source=npr_newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=20260503&amp;utm_term=10738845&amp;utm_campaign=ed&amp;utm_id=67133485&amp;orgid=356&amp;uniquet=Ictb8Ndwiky0m3aOwbWcvA&amp;utm_att1=\">State Schools Restricting Screen Time<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.k12dive.com\/news\/why-districts-can-no-longer-ignore-the-ed-tech-pushback\/819006\/?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Issue:%202026-05-01%20K-12%20Dive%20%5Bissue:84461%5D&amp;utm_term=K-12%20Dive\">Why districts can no longer ignore the ed tech pushback | K-12 Dive<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.k12dive.com\/news\/tracking-the-supreme-courts-impact-on-k-12-schools\/808635\/?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Issue:%202026-05-01%20K-12%20Dive%20%5Bissue:84461%5D&amp;utm_term=K-12%20Dive\">Tracking the Supreme Court\u2019s impact on K-12 schools<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.k12dive.com\/news\/teachers-knowledge-of-science-of-reading-improves-fordham-reports\/818849\/?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Issue:%202026-04-30%20K-12%20Dive%20%5Bissue:84413%5D&amp;utm_term=K-12%20Dive\">Teachers\u2019 knowledge of science of reading improves, Fordham reports | K-12 Dive<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.k12dive.com\/news\/supreme-court-wont-hear-gender-support-plan-case\/818628\/?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Issue:%202026-04-28%20K-12%20Dive%20%5Bissue:84300%5D&amp;utm_term=K-12%20Dive\">Supreme Court won\u2019t hear gender support plan case | 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>Release of Science Instructional Guides \u2013 Webinars May 18 &#8211; August 25<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Article: <\/strong>2026-16-198<br><strong>Audience: <\/strong>Superintendents, Directors, School Principals, Teachers<br><strong>Contact: <\/strong>Laura Casdorph, Science Coordinator, laura.casdorph@doe.virginia.gov&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The science instructional team is excited to announce the release of the <a href=\"https:\/\/url.emailprotection.link\/?bXztV7Z1D3kdq1FOWtqOBgx32WzMy3o9gGjbUDsYcswQ7n4eWOJok2Xiq1ac9trYlPFnn2QVmk1uFBrPZTDF-Vlkc3UHfwExeS9R3mDqV-8OHVUUCO-nvXcLhy9tZPtvUJhS1Kmk6ZwGKPwUIM5uTJJrhlz_jek3Gkws0cKsxlx9AXQgae3x3I2b_vtKLao-mwiMTitFcfjJPsk7X98VV3fhn_TwuBG6T6__825HHYKq9Ni5OGMIxjEK4NwmSckCuCi_SJdwVdo_mMn1ZFCY0iBKbgs2OmO_seRQngprSKnWw0PrsAhbf9nrqT8FJaWDk2QIP3KrrE8QNgFIC1ulmHw~~\">Science Instructional Guides<\/a> which serve as companion documents to the 2018 and 2025 Science <em>Standards of Learning <\/em>and will support teachers and leaders in implementing standards-aligned instruction. The guides have several sections, including Understanding the Standard, Skills in Practice, Concepts and Connections, and Resources to Support Local Curriculum and Instruction. The science team will offer repeated webinars to provide details about the purpose, intent, structure, content, and context for use. The repeated webinar will be offered four times to accommodate a variety of schedules.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Divisions should plan for teams of division instructional leaders, principals, instructional coaches, and science teachers or teacher-leaders to attend. Schools not demonstrating mastery in science on the School Performance and Support Framework are strongly encouraged to attend.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Webinar dates, times, and registration links:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/url.emailprotection.link\/?bvLkuJY7hXn2FP1c216SMleohcBoDTFT44vvBV5XG425WmLsDO6sr6oFGlxwmWzWqw56khGQ71lN-A-Vd1_WQfPk9cCUGwa_qxjO5PEmneMH4EKPzazPtf979PHMVOpKli_HNic1jLrE5AruoM1oUhPkGYqIlHPBETvp5YMy8sFWbddHleino1_3Sk0XVTBUVe3VdQjnpvVy_8ZnvsLYh6tPhooG1aT6iAWshNmLJV5_bjzme6RUjO97Cx7rylCPbsk8zUZokQElUc6aesaD8QM2_sHmvmvf_NqhuWTfb-rs~\">May 18 at 4:00 p.m.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/url.emailprotection.link\/?bQOaIhf5OsA31IicYsX3HqiUprGiheMTlgw9zSGIUAq_qnpfdJLSilOMCX-aMxi3GHgS3YV8Cc3emzQ-y_XOA9QG2JT3zJb04YC0bvWPAt01ukg3lCMIwU1Cb5RwQswdlWNAAaxzO2xwuhocIIORek0TvbgoT8Ts1hKyN5HIs9AiZTQ3yP52aT2G53nbhBNrFHXQ8tEdDWfUc-lxszRnRohV1UskZ0UZ_cprz2UQ4SXgRGGTiDKi-Ze_LH49fmm3mZVQVZTA1EEKMFVWWBXtlSL2GcrpP94vLsMZLRE-q3LQ~\">May 26 at 4:00 p.m.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/url.emailprotection.link\/?bJhSNZdshfsTB5FJ_UDOiUNK1ruzMMn1-Bq4IuGyswG7E3z7FrJQzQCRwGeBMsKpBGG-ffOQU2M0QuCpL0sliWprWwauJneG-nZw9tvJ2NNnN9xw6mukglOUfvkdP0OGIeG4w-qhrIJMJmD1Do15SWxb0FkkCgOeMrxakLAFkPadtQoUzeO6cEnKtXaiNkt8kkLiYY40rHls8rwMEYwn7aezb5Mwplb_N6LC6XxKV-HppAPP20GULyo8oBOXgYr8LvBJtewSEvUhQ-vzwdaerRodCVjjy1XT9T4x_BAS5dsw~\">August 4 at 4:00 p.m.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/url.emailprotection.link\/?b72OQ_JpXJtQWEZXdszuVHSL0FREtEO6UOjPibb2ZnddYX0-UDr5xJOZrr6UjMTrdNTNmKz0634O9rQ8ahdVOr3BIvLzM-CNdN7ehcEyCef5cuy3jqi17y-LfuRhB06GWyBeHqndzigYr8jIQuXfezP5ZUs9XOcEXwqCOLcIzij0nLSDK2vjEqE15ujvJ2j05OrKw1CKbYxSW1D1bwtWt5QAXU8TqZxkE4yHxnhTr3w7Bbgi27uUDwxCkBnpqLp1DezuF4Oon4ag3YH0VZdtTPe10z4i9-HvB2wNI7dmqQdc~\">August 25 at 4:00 p.m.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Opportunities to Provide Public Comment on the School Performance and Support Framework (2025-2026) through the Consolidated State Plan \u2013 due May 29<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Article: <\/strong>2026-16-196<br><strong>Audience: <\/strong>Superintendents, School Improvement and Accountability Directors, School Principals, English Teachers<br><strong>Contact: <\/strong>Mark Jennings, Assistant Superintendent of Student Assessment and Accountability, accountability@doe.virginia.gov<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Public comment is being received on proposed changes to the Consolidated State Plan under the <em>Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) <\/em>to conduct accountability through the School Performance and Support Framework for the current school year (2025-2026). Revisions are specific to two elements to meet compliance and process accountability:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Using Value Tables for the Growth Component for Reading and Mathematics in Grades 4-8\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Establishing an Exit Criteria and Progress levels for English Language Learners with the most significant intellectual disabilities who take the WIDA Alternate ACCESS test\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of the ongoing stakeholder engagement, public comments on these two topics are being collected and will be provided to the Board of Education for their review and consideration prior to approving the School Performance and Support Framework for 2025-2026, at the June business meeting. More information on the Consolidated State Plan and how to provide public comment are available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/url.emailprotection.link\/?bLODZHHiykzJ_BIHiu0IuLlX0ABcZDrz36E7TV_ABfdXbkgFmKYV-5537e5o1eV3cawXSPZWUvF0e9WQ9klPav4yqzLXhdXI26slu-Tou2kxmJpfygzR0b3MraiF16G4OsUr-SccS2KG5Jq_mQ00EMg6bPBAUofuDIXg_ALyIinMRijsKeD8W6VkIj3plSTLHJfGrykSHbyTlAZCTsmF94C015Cw21NqNxmjlWqdughay7v5inmvhpU8ECN8XxbNWP_Tcp7iq4Ijiytx0NoGjhqxBsgbF6wNd8NokIPUULzQ5aMkr7mtxcL2eepCyGs4VYAFT7NpibpmfwFgG0CLhYw~~\">Department website<\/a>. The online public comment forms are available through Friday, May 29,?2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Thank a Teacher<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank a Teacher started in 2016 with one goal: to thank as many Virginia public school teachers as possible during National Teacher Appreciation Week in May. With thank-you notes designed by students and distributed by the Virginia Lottery, Virginia&#8217;s residents can thank their favorite public school teachers and help them win a cash prize and supplies for their schools. Every digital thank-you note a teacher receives includes a unique code that can be used to enter a drawing to win $2,500 from the Virginia Lottery and its&#8217; partners and $2,500 in supplies for their school. The four lucky teachers who win will be surprised at their school. Send your digital <a href=\"https:\/\/url.emailprotection.link\/?bOJHSPpZBqmsN9wQEHi0XNTDnyhOiddL8wLhU93KlaMf3WPNVmSC2r-MT96w1yfTQWPvjdKbcyKDJovOXFSjDPLt5XKYIzno2nk6BOhBCpRINImwGFNBCnOx58HvklmDi_yJAgDYl0mPNjBSwEFhpvTkizolsA-jZXw-5ojJFp8K-oB3XGck0R8MfqvbhzQVLvKSR1bS8OcELn5qg_lQfdxltOlYw9w9ChOBeH-1l91fotu8TJmxhvQqzteH-l2hZOuDzDs9IjzYlEgd2KbFxZCLqjM_AFKndRoQKAgHvHaU~\">Thank a Teacher<\/a> note before May 8!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Integrating Civics and History in the Classroom<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join the Virginia Museum of History and Culture (VMHC) on July 20 for an innovative exploration of how history and civics work together in the classroom. Educators will receive content overviews with daily gallery tours, source analysis, and deep dives into court cases, and even have the chance to talk with current Virginia judges. <a href=\"https:\/\/url.emailprotection.link\/?b4-lhEjsLQVKApAmix-Lszs8_MrHemLZH0ivZpA7QjhI09p0eIm92vXyvbkhOo8ZXnxjsxZa_VOFXkQ8uLVZkmBjW78D-IYNu7fv6n2m7Y2ug5LnhuKu9JBLh5LSF4OqriEK9YAucqO9GjPdcHLktc-fMwij190lhvwCMt1sLC6xYHkdqdNv_cFR8xPCKTJhB71c2Uk1JJdmZQFAjfNoojAseRbtNJ_4jKsUJEsERDQoTltT01uRxk253VGc9DhJx\">Learn<\/a> more from VMHC about registration, stipends and travel funds.<\/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 Highlights Civics Education in Montana, Wyoming, and Oklahoma<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Department\u2019s Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education Dr. David Barker <a href=\"https:\/\/url.emailprotection.link\/?bZVrXzyZXV8So6mMnCAzzi6n7QvceMqLXj5vewgXCZUBPqbMJOX-kKScIrRZEmBUKjwOvR9ZmCde4yb0gAQEmOnp3fKBT2PzbsDKJHa0bq-Ndgim1Q_uRPrHRvCHceyTsblCfXI4TsQRGAp3ZFiewy5OqrxNnQpEbphTIaNTsHM5k9Nv3LUengSwJE9RGuAvYj508ik8H51QlOUFbv21QCvfWnLvffgVHswyGu1VXCt1kLKq4q9LE9p41H_yFCnf5dpsQdAOFwVVJoBpxmv99Hk8Plvb3M5WZS8SakSKAh-xqJyOzbGbdEH1_pBSUQeQ8ZApcudRqqxTJMex9zqFNAbg1VQUis5EgF-J1RPLsS3AZsANtu51CT2Q-327QoFmC\">visited<\/a> Billings West High School in Billings, Montana, joined by Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction Susie Hedalen, and Riverton High School in Riverton, Wyoming as part of the Department\u2019s national <a href=\"https:\/\/url.emailprotection.link\/?bTuvS_-Qi9g2TqC5n_HTEy5VUkl2sxYHbxUh4okw3Vz4A2B9UoQLs-dI6sOrI_bl55sQdCptB_4pNMvSHhfqBe_8rqf4pdQ2edN8TtCMx8-VfxNLyiwGDcBe8h041LTJggMkU_UPbWaOWZ0m3dcReAiwUzlbxWnQWWFg4WgoqLDq4lC8rthDPJY68o0_zxuBS4exsMbJO9WlfTeUGKJNEkd6g4jFSYNYLTDofowBlrPUSDnQFnV4qWgfxVBJAtxv1mz4AJk0ipTuAEP8fhbWKcXIbmw2_JI3RqujBA57kgH_xvp7vs4FUqQrRzGMZTvhXeGU2nGxbaKTrBMwSn_jrwpDBcYrm0X0BGmk5SzvjOX3JgZKdApBJVfkMC_ffRbnWPGK9zRTp9n175yRn5Pbs2LFVkHyJ3OiTeHacOP-vB8PpNS3JfWxFW7DZpr9CDUVEPtMRSjhmAPwEEmmpajzHJA~~\"><em>History Rocks!<\/em><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/url.emailprotection.link\/?b5PFyRjkUNmFoot4lbThJoiN9LQE_NcxG6HP8Zetw0M6l9xy3gay6-b9O99A_58DZ-WBAN-4Bm4Vbp9QiMWYxkcUrSussOsB1fNHhVE6DrqIVxGnmeyAs8XKb-x5pBNr7mIAWpYzFYeHFWEy0w1bKmxIQITCtRUm4q8Rr8c43CTfznssCrUYJ_vQ7yZcPICz-isBcmIW-beActjOrfWx9VclKzhi4BcBMUuMSaeY6RNRVPjB4SVfLI1_FG1yTRjHmFSNqqLNpxQ0ryjOhrf_6UcHdtKcJHsQKf1f54jftWpVMYyx4nKM9ysTPuoBUIvRXchq5lVf-QPHh9HCiNj-Bqg0bvHIyTWmSKYqKwEK7pTJ-JjgpmVG6Pq1dGx_kzByBnoXf3ZN78CiW5XD-tKvuTvV5UZsTKPilY9ofMJvwkF7H-VMpSfEInVf7I1XHwBPnBmsXwoi8yY7EXOkoM9yBYg~~\">?Trail to Independence?Tour<\/a>, in celebration of America\u2019s upcoming 250th birthday. At both sites, students in ninth through twelfth grades participated in interactive games designed to deepen their understanding of American history and civics and the important role Montana has played in our nation\u2019s history.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, the Department\u2019s Senior Advisor for Civic Education Katie Gorka visited Tulsa Classical Academy in Tulsa, Oklahoma where students in seventh through tenth grades?explored themes of civic engagement, patriotism, and the shared responsibilities of citizenship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Department Finalizes Rule to Lower College Costs and Simplify Student Loan Repayment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Department <a href=\"https:\/\/url.emailprotection.link\/?blz1CIdWkjLwabnVQRAcrDpqyBPnPSUiMV_r6yqrXItKFWH_ruVrZ9d_wZpWNwD9paaFiEcInFrRciMh-0Hosw7Y0PWUiWmPLSaWaDSp223ufKQIW18SaWnjfTX7cFUKW3xik7MrMyFzV-VRmU_-3KLY0_ybJPjKqeQ56iR3X4Wkr7khZXnP8hJlsMNp2kwzV51N0A481n0FXyPXPyq0T9orQcIndgSbYyNrdkT_CG4wzMTx_Z5Jh7Rf-qRvm5n2iAefsaJlUd95yOM1MFuIoqM39hK4v-eo9tRI7bHYx8OmHvvzCtE9gsiTtQP4Tf6lMN2o5TGJMBsoj9eE1ga2ct4JRBbPTNylsNTafBkrqNzg7JU8cKTjktGRunnwYxiGP\">released<\/a> a final rule that will lower the cost of college and make student loan repayment easier, an important step toward implementing historic reforms contained in President Trump\u2019s Working Families Tax Cuts Act. ?Beginning this summer, the Department will implement commonsense loan limits on how much students and parents can borrow, simplify the current patchwork of repayment options, establish a new, congressionally authorized income-driven repayment plan, and enforce other protections for students, families, borrowers, and taxpayers. ?The Department\u2019s final rule will carry out the Act&#8217;s sweeping higher education reforms to support student borrowers and improve the health of the federal student lending system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Department Rescinds Illegal Title IX Resolution Agreements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On April 6th, the Department&#8217;s Office for Civil Rights rescinded provisions of resolution agreements from prior Administrations, freeing schools from their illegal and burdensome enforcement of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX). These recissions rectify the previous Administration&#8217;s distortion of the law. After the previous Administration illegally saddled school districts with Title IX violations for actions such as \u201cimproper use of preferred pronouns\u201d or \u201casking questions about a student\u2019s preferred \u2018gender,\u2019\u201d these recissions rectify their distortion of the law.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our last edition of the VASSP Member Update will be May 18, 2026. Don\u2019t forget to register for the VASSP Annual Summer Conference, June 22-25. You can register HERE. State Articles of Interest&nbsp; Curious Commonwealth asks: Why doesn\u2019t Virginia have universal preschool? 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