UPDATED 4/20: See below for video of today’s meeting.
Thanks to National Council for the Social Studies president-elect Wesley Hedgepeth for the latest updates on Youngkin et al’s proposed “History and Social Science Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools.” As Hedgepeth explains:
It’s a sad day for students in Virginia. Here is the latest copy of the History & Social Science SOL revision the #VDOE plans to vote on this week.
[VA Secretary of Education] @AimeeGuidera didn’t listen. There is minimal change, despite 85% of public comments rejecting the #YoungkinStandards.
Ugh.




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