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GOP Bill Establishing a Federal Parental Bill of Rights Passed in U.S. House

GOP Bill Establishing a Federal Parental Bill of Rights Passed in U.S. House

by Ariana Figueroa, The Virginia Mercury | 03 27, 2023 | Uncategorized

by Ariana Figueroa, Virginia Mercury WASHINGTON — U.S. House Republicans on Friday passed a bill designed to empower parents to inspect books and other teaching materials in local public schools, but Democrats sharply criticized the measure, saying it would censor...
Youngkin Scrambles to Re-Staff His Education Department After High-Profile Departures

Youngkin Scrambles to Re-Staff His Education Department After High-Profile Departures

by Meghin Moore | 03 24, 2023 | Uncategorized

On Tuesday, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced three new education-related appointees to his administration: Dr. Lisa Coons, Superintendent of Public Instruction; Dr. Jeremy Raley, Chief of Staff for Virginia’s Department of Education; and Dale Sturdifen, Board of...
Youngkin’s Top Education Official to Receive Full Year of Pay Despite Sudden Resignation After Disastrous Tenure

Youngkin’s Top Education Official to Receive Full Year of Pay Despite Sudden Resignation After Disastrous Tenure

by Carolyn Fiddler | 03 22, 2023 | Uncategorized

After suddenly and inexplicably resigning just 14 months into her tenure as Younkgin’s Superintendent of Public Instruction, Jillian Balow will be paid her full salary and compensated for benefits for the next year. Balow’s controversial tenure included problematic...
Virginia Has Rolled Out Its Third Version of History Standards. Critics Say Problems Remain.

Virginia Has Rolled Out Its Third Version of History Standards. Critics Say Problems Remain.

by Nathaniel Cline | 03 14, 2023 | Uncategorized

by Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury The Virginia Department of Education’s newest draft of the state’s history and social science standards aims to address objections raised this fall over content and omissions. However, some history and education groups claim there...
Youngkin announces new slate of efforts to address learning loss in Virginia

Youngkin announces new slate of efforts to address learning loss in Virginia

by Nathaniel Cline | 03 13, 2023 | Uncategorized

by Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced a large-scale effort Wednesday to address learning loss among Virginia students due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  The plan includes launching a grant program for qualifying families to cover extra...
Virginians Respond to Youngkin’s CNN Education Town Hall With Fact-Checking, Skepticism

Virginians Respond to Youngkin’s CNN Education Town Hall With Fact-Checking, Skepticism

by Meghin Moore | 03 10, 2023 | Uncategorized

On Thursday night, Gov. Glenn Youngkin was on a CNN Town Hall with Jake Tapper that focused primarily on education issues. He said Virginia’s policies should be a “playbook for education” on a national level, but educators, legislators, activists, and even students in...
Del. VanValkenburg: Why Gov. Youngkin’s Administration is Full of “Missed Opportunities” in Education

Del. VanValkenburg: Why Gov. Youngkin’s Administration is Full of “Missed Opportunities” in Education

by Meghin Moore | 03 09, 2023 | Uncategorized

Education is a hot topic in the commonwealth, so Dogwood sat down with Del. Schuyler VanValkenburg to discuss the issue–not just from a legislator’s perspective, but from an actual teacher’s point of view. Education was a big focus for Virginia’s lawmakers this year,...
Education Roundup: Youngkin’s “Report Card” on Schools Indicates Less-Than-Stellar Performance

Education Roundup: Youngkin’s “Report Card” on Schools Indicates Less-Than-Stellar Performance

by Amie Knowles | 03 09, 2023 | Uncategorized

Since Youngkin took office in January 2022 after building his campaign on attacking the state’s public education system, he’s made a multitude of questionable decisions involving schools in Virginia. Would you trust someone to lead your child’s class who didn’t have...
School Board Meeting Turns into Scaremongering Session About Social-Emotional Learning

School Board Meeting Turns into Scaremongering Session About Social-Emotional Learning

by Meghin Moore | 03 03, 2023 | Uncategorized

During a heated discussion at the Feb. 28 Loudoun County School Board meeting, one school board member claimed that “American Marxism” was being taught in Loudoun County schools as part of a curriculum designed to help with social-emotional learning. It all started...

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