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Applications for the 2012 National Youth Science Camp must be received by the VDOE by February 15, 2012. See Superintendent's Memo #003-12.

Lee-Jackson Educational Foundation Scholarship Program – The deadline for students to submit applications and essays is February 15, 2012. See Superintendent's Memo #318-11

VDOE is asking school counselors to distribute the 2012 edition of R U “College & Career” Ready? Magazine to high school sophomores and conduct classroom activities to introduce the materials to students. See Superintendent's Memo #315-11.

Teacher walking among seated students in the classroom. Instruction in Virginia's public schools is guided by the Standards of Learning. The standards describe the commonwealth's expectations for student learning and achievement in grades K-12 in English, mathematics, science, history/social science, technology, the fine arts, foreign language, health and physical education and driver education. See Standards of Learning.

The commonwealth and its public schools also provide specialized instruction and programs for gifted students, students with disabilities, English language learners and children in schools serving economically disadvantaged communities.

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Explore...Beyond Textbooks

VDOE is exploring the potential of wireless technology to lighten backpacks and enhance learning as students in four divisions exchange history textbooks for wireless computers loaded with interactive content, media and applications aligned to the Standards of Learning. More about Beyond Textbooks.

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