/virginia Virginia en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Mon, 07 Oct 2024 21:49:01 GMT /policy-politics/two-notable-education-cases-the-supreme-court-declined-to-take-up-this-term/2024/10 The justices turned away cases on public aid to nonpublic schools and the 2021 controversy over school board protests. Mon, 07 Oct 2024 21:49:01 GMT /policy-politics/two-notable-education-cases-the-supreme-court-declined-to-take-up-this-term/2024/10 /leadership/what-should-school-administrators-wear-to-work-a-superintendents-style-tips/2024/09 Melanie Kay-Wyatt describes her wardrobe as professional, comfortable, and colorful. Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:00:07 GMT /leadership/what-should-school-administrators-wear-to-work-a-superintendents-style-tips/2024/09 /teaching-learning/video-make-learning-binge-worthy-immersive-adventures-in-the-classroom/2024/09 This district leader explains how teachers can increase student engagement by incorporating immersive adventures into their lessons. Thu, 05 Sep 2024 19:59:04 GMT /teaching-learning/video-make-learning-binge-worthy-immersive-adventures-in-the-classroom/2024/09 /leadership/an-unconventional-way-one-district-is-adding-teacher-planning-time/2024/08 District leaders had to respond to increased training demands and the reality that elementary teachers generally have little planning time. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 19:42:03 GMT /leadership/an-unconventional-way-one-district-is-adding-teacher-planning-time/2024/08 /leadership/opinion-should-schools-adopt-equitable-grading-practices-a-teacher-voices-his-concerns/2024/08 Responsible grading needs to reflect more than just content mastery, argues a veteran educator. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-should-schools-adopt-equitable-grading-practices-a-teacher-voices-his-concerns/2024/08 /leadership/video-the-pd-teachers-want-why-cant-we-be-doing-this-all-the-time/2024/08 This district leader is creating engaging professional development for teachers using escape rooms and other immersive adventures. Tue, 20 Aug 2024 15:41:44 GMT /leadership/video-the-pd-teachers-want-why-cant-we-be-doing-this-all-the-time/2024/08 /policy-politics/bidens-title-ix-rule-takes-effect-amid-a-confusing-legal-landscape/2024/07 The rule that expands protections for LGBTQ+ students is effective Aug. 1, but injunctions currently block it in 26 states. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 23:17:50 GMT /policy-politics/bidens-title-ix-rule-takes-effect-amid-a-confusing-legal-landscape/2024/07 /leadership/how-this-principal-got-his-groove-back-and-3-tips-for-others/2024/07 Kambar Khoshaba, a high school principal, shares strategies to revive school leaders' morale. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 19:33:46 GMT /leadership/how-this-principal-got-his-groove-back-and-3-tips-for-others/2024/07 /leadership/principals-unions-are-on-the-rise-what-are-their-demands/2024/07 Across the country, principals are organizing for better working conditions. Fri, 12 Jul 2024 20:54:08 GMT /leadership/principals-unions-are-on-the-rise-what-are-their-demands/2024/07 /leadership/how-video-games-can-combat-chronic-absenteeism-yes-really/2024/07 In one district, middle school esports clubs are helping to boost attendance and student engagement. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 19:30:20 GMT /leadership/how-video-games-can-combat-chronic-absenteeism-yes-really/2024/07 /technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06 See which states are requiring cellphone restrictions or bans in schools. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 18:22:12 GMT /technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06 /leadership/districts-virtual-programs-are-on-the-chopping-block-as-esser-ends/2024/06 Although usually small in enrollment, virtual programs have been an important option for some students. Tue, 25 Jun 2024 18:12:58 GMT /leadership/districts-virtual-programs-are-on-the-chopping-block-as-esser-ends/2024/06 /teaching-learning/teachers-unions-are-gaining-ground-in-a-state-that-once-forbade-them/2024/06 With unions now representing educators in its largest district, Virginia is seeing a labor resurgence. Mon, 10 Jun 2024 20:01:40 GMT /teaching-learning/teachers-unions-are-gaining-ground-in-a-state-that-once-forbade-them/2024/06 /leadership/a-school-board-reinstated-confederate-school-names-could-it-happen-elsewhere/2024/06 Shenandoah County's school board voted in May to reinstate two Confederate names. Researchers wonder if others will, too. Thu, 06 Jun 2024 19:19:40 GMT /leadership/a-school-board-reinstated-confederate-school-names-could-it-happen-elsewhere/2024/06 /teaching-learning/outdoor-learning-the-ultimate-student-engagement-hack/2024/05 Outdoor learning offers a host of evidence-based benefits for students. One Virginia school serves as an example how. Tue, 07 May 2024 20:42:24 GMT /teaching-learning/outdoor-learning-the-ultimate-student-engagement-hack/2024/05 /teaching-learning/a-classroom-management-training-helps-new-teachers-send-fewer-kids-to-the-office/2024/04 Anti-bias training has mixed success in cutting racial discipline gaps. Helping teachers interpret student behavior may be more effective. Mon, 15 Apr 2024 03:59:00 GMT /teaching-learning/a-classroom-management-training-helps-new-teachers-send-fewer-kids-to-the-office/2024/04 /teaching-learning/this-east-coast-district-brought-a-hollywood-quality-experience-to-its-students/2024/03 A unique collaboration between a Virginia school district and two television actors allows students to gain real-life filmmaking experience. Tue, 26 Mar 2024 18:57:52 GMT /teaching-learning/this-east-coast-district-brought-a-hollywood-quality-experience-to-its-students/2024/03 /policy-politics/how-states-are-rethinking-where-school-funding-should-go/2024/02 There's constant debate over the best way to allocate state money to schools. Here are some ways states are reworking their school funding. Fri, 23 Feb 2024 21:43:22 GMT /policy-politics/how-states-are-rethinking-where-school-funding-should-go/2024/02 /policy-politics/supreme-court-declines-case-on-selective-high-school-aiming-to-boost-racial-diversity/2024/02 Some advocates saw the K-12 case as the logical next step after last year's decision against affirmative action in college admissions Tue, 20 Feb 2024 18:38:01 GMT /policy-politics/supreme-court-declines-case-on-selective-high-school-aiming-to-boost-racial-diversity/2024/02 /leaders/teaching-learning/why-one-district-hired-its-students-to-review-curricula/2024/02 Virginia's Hampton City school district pays a cadre of student interns to give feedback on curriculum. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/teaching-learning/why-one-district-hired-its-students-to-review-curricula/2024/02 /leaders/2024/an-unorthodox-plan-to-pay-students-to-write-curriculum-is-raising-achievement For Kate Maxlow, the director of curriculum in Hampton City, Va., engaging students and improving academic achievement go hand in hand. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/2024/an-unorthodox-plan-to-pay-students-to-write-curriculum-is-raising-achievement /leadership/principals-would-like-you-to-know-they-dont-just-sit-in-their-offices/2023/12 Top misconceptions about a principal's job are about their visibility and connection to their schools. Mon, 18 Dec 2023 22:29:29 GMT /leadership/principals-would-like-you-to-know-they-dont-just-sit-in-their-offices/2023/12 /leadership/a-high-school-lgbtq-student-group-won-a-grant-then-the-school-board-vetoed-it/2023/12 Advocates said the board's vote was a setback for "student voice" efforts—as well as for LGBQT+ students. Fri, 15 Dec 2023 22:17:40 GMT /leadership/a-high-school-lgbtq-student-group-won-a-grant-then-the-school-board-vetoed-it/2023/12 /leadership/how-to-find-and-keep-a-diverse-team-of-teachers/2023/12 Principals and district leaders believe diversifying the educator workforce is important—but recruitment and retention often prove tricky. Mon, 04 Dec 2023 05:01:00 GMT /leadership/how-to-find-and-keep-a-diverse-team-of-teachers/2023/12 /leadership/principals-share-3-tips-for-centering-mental-health-in-schools/2023/11 Building supportive communities within and outside the school is key, say principals. Wed, 22 Nov 2023 20:07:58 GMT /leadership/principals-share-3-tips-for-centering-mental-health-in-schools/2023/11 /policy-politics/liberals-win-hotly-contested-school-board-races-in-backlash-to-conservative-control/2023/11 A Democrat who championed teacher pay raises was also reelected Kentucky's governor and Democrats won legislative majorities in Virginia. Wed, 08 Nov 2023 21:39:00 GMT /policy-politics/liberals-win-hotly-contested-school-board-races-in-backlash-to-conservative-control/2023/11 /teaching-learning/this-teacher-has-students-track-their-own-progress-in-class-and-its-paying-off/2023/11 Middle school teacher Erin Merrill gives her students the responsibility of tracking their mastery. Mon, 06 Nov 2023 16:28:38 GMT /teaching-learning/this-teacher-has-students-track-their-own-progress-in-class-and-its-paying-off/2023/11 /leadership/meet-the-finalists-for-2024s-secondary-principal-of-the-year-award/2023/10 The National Association of Secondary School Principals will name the winner later this month. Thu, 05 Oct 2023 04:01:00 GMT /leadership/meet-the-finalists-for-2024s-secondary-principal-of-the-year-award/2023/10 /leadership/how-these-districts-are-using-10-000-to-boost-student-learning/2023/09 The pilot projects, begun with grants from the National Education Association, aim to curb absenteeism, supply food, and offer tutoring. Mon, 25 Sep 2023 20:18:10 GMT /leadership/how-these-districts-are-using-10-000-to-boost-student-learning/2023/09 /teaching-learning/with-data-science-in-demand-this-state-is-infusing-instruction-with-it/2023/09 Virginia has created a high school data science class and updated math standards to include more data analysis lessons. Tue, 19 Sep 2023 21:02:46 GMT /teaching-learning/with-data-science-in-demand-this-state-is-infusing-instruction-with-it/2023/09