Governor Northam Announces Advisory Committee on Culturally Relevant and Inclusive Education Practices
Posted by Staff | Jan 7, 2021 | News | |
RICHMOND Governor Ralph Northam today announced the leadership and members of a new advisory committee charged with making recommendations on culturally relevant and inclusive education practices in Virginia’s public schools.
The Culturally Relevant and Inclusive Education Practices Advisory Committee, which will hold its first meeting today, Wednesday, January 6, was established under House Bill 916, sponsored by Delegate Mark D. Sickles, and Senate Bill 853, sponsored by Senator Jennifer Boysko during the 2020 General Assembly session.
The legislation directed the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) to select the committee’s members, and tasked the advisory panel with reporting its recommendations to Governor Northam, the Board of Education, and the Chairs of the House Committee on Education and Senate Committee on Educat
Caregivers and parents can get access to literacy tips through this York County program. (WYDaily/ Courtesy of York County)
The York County Public Library is starting a new program called âBaby Bookworms,” a six-week Zoom session for caregivers with literacy, parenting tips and other resources.
The event is geared for parents and caregivers of infants ââfrom birth to fifteen months. You can register here.Â
âParenting is tough and even more so for parents of little ones,” said Michelle Paxton, Youth Services Coordinator, in a prepared statement. “COVID-19 has added another layer of stress because parents and caregivers are unable to meet in person with other adults in similar situations to find support and advice.”Â