Building the Black Educator Pipeline

Even before the pandemic, there has always been a dearth in regards to the hiring of Black educators in the classroom. Despite the best efforts of programs offered by the Virginia Department of Education, there is still a challenge with the training and preparation for a more diverse field. Earlier today the Center for Black Educator Development and Citizen Ed hosted a discussion on building the Black educator pipeline for those interested in teaching. You can find out more about Sharif El-Mekki on his Twitter page as well as the Center for Black Educator Development on their Twitter page.

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Virginia braces for changes to student aid programs

by Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury U.S. Education Department suggests permanently altering Public Service Loan Forgiveness, income-based repayment programs Lawmakers and education advocates fear changes to student aid programs being solicited by the U.S. Department of Education, including altering Public Service Loan Forgiveness and income-based repayment plans, could hurt students, especially the neediest seeking support to […]

Virginia schools face federal scrutiny over parental rights laws

by Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury The U.S. Department of Education is putting Virginia schools on notice, warning they could lose federal funding and face further investigation if they fail to comply with parental rights laws. On Friday, the department directed Virginia and other states to submit documentation proving compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act […]