Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Education
 
Board
State Board of Education
 
Guidance Document Change: In 2021, the Virginia General Assembly passed House Bill 1904 and Senate Bill 1196, and was signed into law by Governor Northam. The law establishes new requirements to support culturally competent educators in the Commonwealth. The Guidance on Cultural Competency Training for Teachers and Other Licensed School Board Employees in Virginia Public Schools was developed for the Board to fulfill the statutory mandate to provide guidance on the minimum standards for the local training requirement.
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1/5/22  4:02 pm
Commenter: Mary Beth

In Support of Cultural Competency Training in VA
 

I 100% support this requirement of Cultural Competency Training. If we want to be part of and help create a better world, we need to start with looking at the way we treat others, especially those who come from different cultures and have different perspectives due to their cultural upbringing. The only way we can better treat others is to show compassion and empathy for others and where they come from.

We all do not come from the same background or culture. Even if we have different views and opinions, why shouldn't we do our best to treat others the way we all want to be treated--with understanding, respect support, and kindness? We should WANT to make this world a better place, and that includes changing the way we approach and treat others, especially those who seem to be different from you. It doesn't cost anything to (learn how to) be better, kinder, and more respectful people, especially to children. 

Again, I 100% support this requirement of Cultural Competency Training.

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