Virginia Department of Education

New History Standards of Learning Approved

Virginia Department of Education | April 20, 2023 (News Release) — The Virginia Board of Education today unanimously approved a sweeping revision of the commonwealth’s K-12 history and social science standards. The 2023 History and Social Science Standards of Learning place an increased emphasis on civics in all grades, have significantly increased the content knowledge …

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Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow Announces Resignation

Virginia Department of Education | March 1, 2023 Superintendent of Public Instruction announced her resignation as the commonwealth’s chief school officer this morning in a letter to Governor Glenn Youngkin. In the letter, Balow thanked the governor for the opportunity to serve the students, schools and families of Virginia and pledged her continued support for …

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State Announces Recovery Program for Students

Virginia Department of Education | February 13, 2023 (News Release) — Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow announced today that the Virginia Department of Education has launched “Engage Virginia,” an academic recovery and coaching program to help students recover from the impact of the pandemic on learning, attendance and related issues. Engage Virginia services are …

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State Superintendent Unveils Latest Draft History Standards

Virginia Department of Education | January 6, 2023 Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow on Thursday delivered a draft revision of the commonwealth’s K-12 history standards to the state Board of Education. The proposed History and Social Science Standards of Learning incorporate content from earlier drafts and new content to tell a more complete story about how …

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