Northam announces committee on inclusive education (Source:) By Hannah Eason | January 10, 2021 at 5:39 PM EST - Updated January 10 at 5:39 PM
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Gov. Ralph Northam announced Wednesday the 38 members of a new advisory committee that will make recommendations on culturally relevant and inclusive education practices in Virginiaâs public schools.
The Culturally Relevant and Inclusive Education Practices Advisory Committee was established by House Bill 916 and Senate Bill 853 during the 2020 General Assembly session.
âInclusive and culturally relevant learning environments are vital to creating equitable pathways to success for all Virginians,â Northam said. âThe work of this committee will advance our ongoing efforts to tell the complete and accurate story of Virginiaâs complex past, improve our history standards, and give educators opportunities to engage in important conversations and lessons with their students.â