2005 News releases
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December 27, 2005
Virginia Educators Honored for Technology Leadership - December 13, 2005
Governor Warner Recognizes Jo Lynne DeMary For Her Leadership as State School Superintendent -- Names deputy superintendent Patricia Wright acting superintendent (PDF) - December 2 , 2005
Alumni Dinner Honors Dr. DeMary - November 1 , 2005
Two Virginia K-12 Educators Receive $25,000 Milken Awards -- High School Teachers in Chesterfield County and Salem Honored - October 25, 2005
Nine Out of 10 Virginia Schools Now Fully Accredited -- Two Percent of Schools to 92 Percent in 8 Years - October 24, 2005
Spotsylvania County Educator Deborah Goforth Named Virginia's 2006 Teacher of the Year - October 21, 2005 - FROM THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
Governor Warner Announces Expansion of Successful Race to GED Program -- Cost-effective initiative will include free testing, scholarships, and targeted instruction - October 19, 2005
Virginia Students Again Outscore the Nation and South in Reading and Math on "Nation's Report Card" - October 17, 2005
Governor Warner Announces Graduation Rates for Class of 2005 - Nearly half of graduates earn Advanced Studies diplomas; 2,639 benefit from Governor's Project Graduation initiative (PDF) - September 26, 2005
Superintendent DeMary Discusses Progress of Virginia Schools Since the Adoption of the Standards of Learning -- "Speaking of Education" Airs Sunday, October 2, on Virginia Public TV Stations - September 22, 2005
Nine Virginia Schools Earn Federal Blue Ribbon Status - September 20, 2005
The Broad Foundation announced today that Norfolk Public Schools is the winner of the 2005 Broad Prize for Urban Education - September 14, 2005
Virginia Regional Teachers of the Year Named During Surprise Classroom Visits -- All Eight in the Running for State Top Teacher Honor - September 2, 2005
Superintendent of Public Instruction Jo Lynne DeMary Announces Retirement Effective January 1, 2006 -- First Woman to Serve as State Superintendent Led SOL Reform - September 1, 2005
Superintendent DeMary Advises Virginia School Divisions to Enroll Students Displaced by Hurricane Katrina - August 30, 2005
Virginia SAT I Scores Surge -- Virginia Students Post Largest Increase in Math Achievement Among SAT States -- More Virginia High School Students Earn College Credit on Advanced Placement Tests - August 16, 2005
Eighty Percent of Virginia Schools Meet Higher No Child Left Behind Objectives -- More Schools Make AYP During 2004-2005 as Minority Students Increase Achievement - July 28, 2005
Project Graduation Summer Programs Expand to More Locations to Help More Students Graduate -- Nearly 3,000 students get extra help at Summer Academies to pass SOLs and earn diplomas (PDF) - July 14, 2005
Virginia One of 10 States to Receive High School Reform Grant -- National Governors Association Awards Grants on Eve of Annual Meeting in Des Moines, Iowa (PDF) - June 17, 2005
Awards Given for Career and Technical Education -- Business, Industry Partners and Others Recognized for Contributions - June 16, 2005
Governor Warner Presents Healthy Virginians Awards to Six Schools - Mantua Elementary in Fairfax County Earns Gold Award (PDF) - June 15, 2005
Virginia Beach History Teacher Earns Preserve America Award - June 14, 2005
Statement of Board of Education President Thomas M. Jackson, Jr. Regarding USED Response to Virginia's Request for NCLB Flexibility - June 14, 2005
Educators Receive Governor's Innovative Technology Awards Annual Technology Awards, Sponsored by America Online, Presented Today to Nine Virginia Teachers - May 27, 2005
Mathematics & Science Partnership Grants Awarded-Projects Support Teachers' Professional Development - May 10, 2005
Middle School Teacher Corps Seeks Qualified Mathematics Educators to Fill Critical Teacher Shortage Areas - May 2, 2005
May the Month for Children in Virginia -- Winners To Be Honored May 7 - March 15, 2005
Virginia DOE Broadcast Examines No Child Left Behind -- School Matters Airs Sunday, March 20, on Virginia Public TV Stations - February 24, 2005
The Second Great Virginia Teach-In: A Call to Teach -- Innovative Conference and Job Fair Set for March 5 in Richmond - February 23, 2005
Board of Education Recognizes High-Performing Title I Schools and School Divisions - February 10, 2005
Virginia Department of Education Broadcast Highlights Early College Scholars and Future Teachers. "School Matters" Airs Sunday, February 20 on Virginia Public TV Stations. - January 24, 2005
Virginia Educational Technology Chief Receives National Award - January 12, 2005
Federal Report Recognizes Virginia for Leadership Role In Use of Educational Technology