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State Board of Education

Guidance Document Change: The 2020 Virginia General Assembly passed House Bill 753 directing the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) to develop guidance standards for social emotional learning (SEL) for all public students in grades Kindergarten through 12 in the Commonwealth. The Virginia Social Emotional Learning Standards were developed in collaboration with an SEL Advisory Committee, composed of educators, community leaders, agency personnel, and parents. The Virginia SEL Standards are aligned with the Profile of a Virginia Graduate and centered in equity. This intentional focus allows the Standards to explicitly teach the skills needed to be “life ready” and to create more equitable learning environments.

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5/14/21 11:48 am

Commenter: Anonymous

Too much CRT in this

Who defines bias and injustice? Too much Critical Race Theory in these documents. Teach children to be kind and caring. Much of this should be taught at home. If you feel that there is not enough being taught at home then be reasonable with your teachings. Teach the basics, not all of this bias, injustice stuff. By basics I mean treat others how you would like to be treated. Be polite, caring and kind. That is enough!!

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