For Immediate Release: February 2, 2024
Contact: communications@doe.virginia.gov
Todd.Reid@doe.virginia.gov
RICHMOND — The Virginia Board of Education will hold a series of public hearings on the proposed 2024 English Standards of Learning throughout the commonwealth during the month of February. The 2024 English Standards of Learning identify the essential content, processes, and skills for each grade level and subject courses, as well as include the foundational skills in grades K-8 to align with the Virginia Literacy Act and ensure evidence-based literacy instruction for Virginia’s youngest learners.
The proposed 2024 English Standards of Learning can be accessed on the Virginia Department of Education’s website. Public comment regarding the proposed 2024 English Standards of Learning may be offered through public hearings or public comment through the Virginia Department of Education website until March 1, 2024.
Each in-person public hearing will begin at 6:30 p.m. Registration of speakers will begin at 6:10 p.m. Speakers will have three minutes to speak and should bring copies of their comments for the Board of Education. Virtual public hearings will be held at a variety of times to accommodate public participation. In case of inclement weather, in-person hearings will transition to virtual and notice will be given and registration links provided on the Review and Revision of the 2017 English SOL page.
Public hearings will be held at the following locations and times:
- Monday, February 5, 2024
In-Person 6:30 p.m.
Robert Russa Moton Museum Auditorium
900 Griffin Boulevard
Farmville, VA
- Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Virtual 6:30 p.m.
Registration Link
- Monday, February 12, 2024
Virtual 9:00 a.m.
Registration Link
- February 13, 2024
In-Person 6:30 p.m.
Christopher Newport University
Torggler Fine Arts Center, Room 102
Newport News, VA
- February 15, 2024
In-Person 6:30 p.m.
James Madison University
Memorial Hall Room 6110
395 S. High Street
Harrisonburg, VA
- February 16, 2024
Virtual 11:30 a.m.
Registration Link
- February 20, 2024
In-Person 6:30 p.m.
Thomas R. Fulgham Conference Center
Chesterfield Career & Technical Center
13900 Hull Street
Midlothian, VA
- February 21, 2024
In-Person 6:30 p.m.
Southwest Higher Education Center
Executive Auditorium
1 Partnership Circle
Abingdon, VA
- February 22, 2024
Virtual 11:30 a.m.
Registration Link
- February 26, 2024
In-Person 6:30 p.m.
Laurel Ridge Community College
Barkman Family Conference Center, Hazel Hall
Warrenton, VA
These proposed revised standards are more rigorous and coherent than the existing standards to help ensure every student is prepared to be an effective communicator in our increasingly complex world and ready for success in college and career. Designed to inspire learners to embrace the joy of unlocking new knowledge, worlds, and experiences, these standards expose students to a wide variety of genre, authors, and great works, with a focus on ensuring every child is reading by 3rd grade on or above grade level.
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