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2013 News Releases
- May 14, 2013 – FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Northern Virginia Next Stop on Board President’s Listening Tour – Itinerary Includes Schools in Fauquier & Rappahannock Counties - May 7, 2013 – FROM THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
Governor McDonnell Recognizes Teacher Appreciation Week in Virginia – Releases video to encourage Virginians to take a moment this week to #thankateacher - May 1, 2013 – FROM THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
Governor McDonnell Issues Executive Order Creating Governor’s Teacher Cabinet – Encourages Students, Parents and Education Leaders to Nominate Teachers - April 23, 2013
Two Virginia Schools Earn Green Ribbon School Awards - April 16, 2013 – FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Hampton Roads Next Stop on Board President’s Listening Tour – April 18-19 Itinerary Includes Schools in Portsmouth & Norfolk - March 27, 2013
VDOE Announces Mathematics & Science Grants – Grants Fund STEM-Related Professional Development for 662 Teachers - March 22, 2013 – FROM THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
Governor McDonnell Takes Action on ALL STUDENTS K-12 Reform Agenda - March 14, 2013 – FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Board of Education President Launches Statewide Listening Tour – First Stop Set for March 19-20 in Franklin County - March 13, 2013 – FROM THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
Governor McDonnell and Board of Education Announce 2013 Virginia Index of Performance Awards – Awards Recognize High-Achieving Schools and Divisions - March 4, 2013 – FROM THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
Governor McDonnell Applauds ODU for Effort to Get More Mathematics & Science Teachers Into Virginia Classrooms – ODU Program Modeled after University of Texas at Austin’s UTEACH; Part of Governor McDonnell’s “Opportunity to Learn” Agenda - February 20, 2013
Virginia Students Fifth in Nation on Advanced Placement Tests – Commonwealth Recognized for Narrowing “Equity Gaps” - January 22, 2013
VDOE Encourages Educators to Subscribe to TeacherDirect – Online Service Provides SOL Information & Resources Directly to Teachers - January 17, 2013
Title I Schools Recognized for High Achievement – One Division also Cited for Raising Achievement of Disadvantaged Students - January 10, 2013 – FROM THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
Virginia Schools Rank Fourth in Nation in Quality Counts Report – Report Notes Commonwealth’s Progress in Promoting College and Career Readiness - January 9, 2013 – FROM THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
Governor McDonnell Announces Phase Three of the ALL STUDENTS Agenda – ALL STUDENTS: Public School Choice Provides Parents and Students Options They Deserve - January 9, 2013 – FROM THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
Governor Announces Membership of School Safety Task Force – Group to Hold First Meeting Monday, January 14th in Richmond - January 3, 2013 – FROM THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
Governor McDonnell Rolls Out Additional K-12 Education Reform Agenda Initiatives – Focuses on Innovation and Accountability by Supporting Teacher Innovation and Staffing, Reforms School Report Cards, and Promotes Student Achievement
- January 3, 2013 – FROM THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
Governor McDonnell Proclaims 2013 “The Year of the Teacher”
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