As it has done often throughout history, Arlington is resisting edicts from Richmond, this time on the pending controversial standards for how K-12 schools should teach history. The ideological changeover from the Northam to the Youngkin administration last summer turned the once-every-sev .
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Maria Burgos was named to the position, which she started on Monday.
The former Global Learning and Culturally Responsive Instruction Supervisor for Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) Office of Professional Development was among the 43 applicants from 14 states, according to a release from the Prince William County Office of Communications
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In her new role, Burgos will run the new office, which is going to be responsible for leading diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in Prince William County departments. The office will also diversify the workforce, create training, and address problems in the community.
Developing a diversity, equity and inclusion plan and vision are also among Burgos duties, according to the Office of Communications.
Civil Rights march in Washington, D.C. in 1963 (Library of Congress)
The Virginia Department of Education has created a new advisory committee to review the state requirements for history in public schools.
The Culturally Relevant and Inclusive Education Practices Advisory Committee will give recommendations during the History and Social Science Standards of Learning 2021-2022 review, according to a joint news release from VDOE and Gov. Ralph Northam.
“Inclusive and culturally relevant learning environments are vital to creating equitable pathways to success for all Virginians,” Northam said in a prepared statement. “The work of this committee will advance our ongoing efforts to tell the complete and accurate story of Virginia’s complex past, improve our history standards, and give educators opportunities to engage in important conversations and lessons with their students.”
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