Youngkin pays lip service to K-12 education, blames struggles on predecessors
Virginia schools are struggling, according to a new report presented to Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
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Virginia schools are struggling, according to a new report presented to Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
Governor Glenn Youngkin says fixing the problem will require funding for school facilities, raises for teachers and a new focus on literacy in the early grades, from kindergarten to third grade.
Jillian Balow, the Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction, said "rhetorical emphasis on equity" was increasing while achievement gaps were, too.
A Virginia Department of Education report released Thursday accuses the state's public schools of lowering academic standards to avoid being honest with parents about worsening test scores and racial achievement gaps for K-12 students.
The panelists discussed the importance of developing resources for students of color that make them feel welcome and connected to their environment.