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  1:36 am
Commenter: Anonymous

Great idea, for many reasons
 

Understanding culture and it’s differences are very important in the modern day world. Our kids need to learn to respect others and understand the world they’re surround by.

FCPS should aim to foster an environment where opinions are accepted from all walks of life. Unfortunately many older folk in American will disagree with this as they grew up in a shelter and privileged environment and this do not understand the oppression others face on a daily basis. Our school system should be teaching children about these things so they do not become discriminatory and so that they understand how to be compassionate towards others and connect with their peers in different contexts (cultural included).

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