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2012 News Releases
- February 8, 2012
Virginia Students Again Rank Third in Nation in Achievement on Advanced Placement Tests – Eight Divisions Recognized for Increasing AP Participation & Achievement - February 6, 2012
New Reports Bridge K-12 & Higher Education Data Divide – Postsecondary Enrollment & Success Reports Link Data while Protecting Student Privacy - February 2, 2012
SIF Association Names Four Virginia Education Finalists – Leadership Efforts to Improve Data Sharing Receive Recognition - January 31, 2012
Virginia Science Standards Earn an "A-" from Fordham Institute – Science SOLs Praised as Thorough and Rigorous and a Model for Other States - January 12, 2012
Virginia Schools Earn High Marks from Education Week – Commonwealth Ranks Fourth in Nation in Annual Quality Counts Report - January 9, 2012 – FROM THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
Governor McDonnell Advances ‘Opportunity to Learn’ Education Agenda for 2012 – Legislative and Budget Actions to Raise Standards, Reduce Local Mandates, Expand Educational Options, Enhance Teacher Quality and Fund Critical Programs - January 5, 2012
Governor McDonnell & Board of Education Honor High-Performing Virginia Schools & School Divisions – 2012 Virginia Index of Performance Awards Announced - January 4, 2012 – FROM THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
Governor McDonnell Announces Governor’s Challenge in Economics and Personal Finance – One of several programs to ensure successful implementation of Virginia’s new high school graduation requirement
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