COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
Department of Education
September 4, 2009
TO: Principals
FROM: Linda M. Wallinger, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction
This memorandum provides information regarding the efforts of the Virginia House of Delegates Legislative Education and Development Office to promote America's Legislators Back to School Week Program. The official House of Delegates participation period will be September 14-18, 2009. The program is a national civics program designed to educate young citizens about the legislative process and build links between schools and legislators. Information regarding the program can be found at the following address: http://hodcap.state.va.us/publications/2009schoolflyer.pdf
This is an opportunity to improve students' knowledge of government, and help them understand how legislators try to solve public problems. Any questions concerning America's Legislators Back to School Week should be directed to Jay Pearson, House Legislative Education and Development Program Project Manager, by e-mail at jpearson@house.state.va.us or by telephone at (804) 698-1524.
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