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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12/7/21  9:21 pm
Commenter: Been around the world

Teachers, parents, and taxpayers are smarter than politicians and academics
 

Just skimmed the guidance pdf and this req stands out: “Every person seeking initial licensure or renewal of a license with an endorsement in history and social sciences shall complete instruction in African American history, as prescribed by the Board”

Why only black history? And BTW not all black americans are nor identify as African American. 

This is yet another trendy idea from half-educated, definitely not cultured, politicians and academics. 

 

 

 

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