As referenced on the Virginia Department of Education website, “The Profile of a Virginia Graduate describes the knowledge, skills, experiences, and attributes that students must attain to be successful in college and/or the work force and to be ‘life ready.’” The newly revamped graduation requirements go into more depth on the subject: A student meeting […]
In June, five divisions from the #VaLIN network descended upon Southern Virginia Higher Education Center for a day of learning and connecting. I encourage all to visit this amazing facility that has been helping people in Southern Virginia transform their lives by harnessing the power of education. They provide convenient, affordable access to a wide […]
Focus Question: How to bring the Profile of a Virginia Graduate, the division’s strategic plan, and Manassas Park City Schools initiatives alive through the creation of a common language framework that is shared with all stakeholders? Overview: Manassas Park City Schools is a division that embraces innovation and strategic risk taking. They believe that all […]
For four years at Woodcreek High School in Roseville, California, I coached the mighty, mighty Academic Decathlon team. Among our many discoveries was Paul Gauguin’s stunning painting titled Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going? In 2010, I was able to sit with this piece at the Museum of Fine […]
On March 10-11, over 180 leaders from 30 Virginia Districts descended upon Chesterfield County to participate in the launch of the Virginia is for Learners Innovation Network. This innovative program is realized through the collaborative efforts of the Virginia Department of Education, Ted Dintersmith, the Virginia School Consortium for Learning, James Madison University, and Advanced […]
The Poquoson / West Point / Middlesex team is a unique Cohort of small divisions that has bonded together with a strong willingness for and history of collaboration. Because of their small sizes, they are accustomed to partnering within their divisions, across schools divisions, and with representatives from higher education to leverage opportunities to share […]
