Support learning truth in Virginia K-12 public education!
Committed to Transparency and Truth in Public Education!
On January 5th, Superintendent Balow presented the third iteration of the History and Social Science Standards of Learning (SOL) revisions. This latest version combines the initial draft from the Department of Education (DOE) in August with the controversial Youngkin SOLs from November. The new standards will be reviewed by the Virginia Board of Education (VBOE) on February 2nd. Despite three rounds of revisions, the SOLs remain unacceptable due to persistent concerns in three key areas.
Despite repeated revisions, the SOLs still contain serious errors, overlook important communities, and lack a developmentally-appropriate skill progression.
The January SOLs remain heavily politically-biased and divert time and resources from effectively educating and supporting students.
Despite repeated revisions, the SOLs still contain serious errors, overlook important communities, and lack a developmentally-appropriate skill progression.
Regional Public Hearings
Each public hearing will begin at 7pm. Registration of speakers will begin at 6:30pm. Speakers will have 3 minutes to speak and should bring copies of their comments for the Board of Education. The public hearings will be held at the following locations:
Your participation is integral for the VDOE to know that the students of today deserve a more representative History & Social Sciences curriculum.
TIDEWATER
Mon, Mar. 13
Jamestown Settlement
Northern Virginia
Tues, Mar. 14
George Washington’s Mount Vernon
Valley
Wed, Mar. 15
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Western Virginia
Southwest
Southside
Join The Movement
Virginia is home to many communities with differing backgrounds and histories. Black, Latino and Asian Americans, women, immigrants, and working-class groups have been critical to the story of Virginia. It is important that these narratives are included in our state’s K-12 education because people develop personal and community values through understanding historical events and impacts in context, and exploring perspectives through reading, writing, and sharing ideas during these years.
Stand With Educators in VA
As educators and school employees we are committed to social justice in and outside our classrooms. Stay connected as we demand equity and inclusion in our schools.
