Did you know that parents can help their child prepare for the SOL tests by logging in to the Virginia Assessment Parent Portal and accessing the SOL practice questions?

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No one is more important in a child’s learning than their parents. At VDOE, we are partnering up with parents to share information that matters most to them as they advocate for the success of their children in school.

Every school day counts! Let's work to build our knowledge and shape our future, one class at a time. #AttendanceMattersVA

Today is Decision Day! State employees gathered to celebrate and recognize the multiple pathways chosen by Virginia's students after high school. #DecisionDay2024

The Virginia Assessment Parent Portal gives parents access to their student's state test results including fall and winter Growth Assessments and the spring SOL assessments. Parents can access the portal to create an account and link to their students.

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Good News: School divisions' partnerships with iTeach provides an additional option to ensure every K-12 classroom has a licensed, qualified teacher. #ElevateEducatorsVA

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Good News: Virginia leaders are partnering to provide 'Grow Your Own' pathways in an effort to recruit and train well-prepared future teachers within local communities.

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Expand your knowledge and enhance your critical thinking skills all by simply picking up and reading a book! Readers are leaders! #EverybodyReadsVA

School attendance matters! Students who frequently miss school are more likely to fall behind, leading to more of a struggle in the classroom. Let's spread the word about the importance of school attendance. #AttendanceMattersVA

Parent teacher partnerships are vital to children's academic success. Parents can use this Parent Teacher Planning Tool to help facilitate conversations with their child's teacher(s) about performance this year.

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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to Tequisha Stiles of Brunswick County Public Schools. The 2024 Regional Teacher of the Year (Region 8)! Thank you for your dedication, hard work and commitment to our students. #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ElevateEducatorsVA

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to Melanie Smith of Smyth County Schools. The 2024 Regional Teacher of the Year (Region 7)! Thank you for inspiring and empowering our students. #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ElevateEducatorsVA

Our Eagles are showing up, on time, all day, and ready to learn! Mrs. Ross' kindergarten class received a special treat for perfect attendance. Let's continue to S.O.A.R. into spring! #attendancemattersVA #everydaycounts #schooleveryday

State Superintendent Dr. Lisa Coons wishes all teachers across the Commonwealth a Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! #ElevateEducatorsVA #TeacherAppreciationWeek

VDOE Announces $600,000 in Grants to Upgrade CTE Equipment

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Check out this week's edition of Virginia Education Update.
Edition: 2024-19: ow.ly/UOJE50RASRO

Congratulations again to the 2025 Virginia Teacher of the Year and Regional Teachers of the Year!!

Here are highlights from the Regional Teacher of the Year announcements! #ElevateEducatorsVA

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to Jennifer Hatch of FC Public Schools. The 2024 Regional Teacher of the Year (Region 6)! Thank you for all that you do to support our students in learning. #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ElevateEducatorsVA

Yesterday we kicked-off #TeacherAppreciationWeek with the eight regional teachers of the year who represent the best of Virginia. Congratulations to Avanti Yamamoto for being named 2024 Virginia Teacher of the Year. Thank you for your commitment to helping our students succeed.