Across the Commonwealth, school districts seeking to make learning experiences more authentic and purpose-driven for their students are exploring the intersection between and among career preparation, curricular outcomes, and community engagement. To that end, several VaLIN Innovation Teams are designing and facilitating systems to define career pathways, establish high-interest academies, and/or expand community partnerships that […]
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Birds of a Feather – What’s the Big IDEA?
On July 25, educators and community members representing 30 Virginia school districts traveled from all corners of the Commonwealth to continue their participation in the Virginia is for Learners Innovation Network. Amid this fast-paced and highly collaborative daylong session, a diverse group of superintendents, parents, teachers, coaches, students and community leaders participated in a Birds […]
Virginia is for Learners Innovation Network Supports Deeper Learning
Editor’s note: The original publication of this post can be found in the 2019 News Releases from the Virginia Department of Education. Follow them on twitter at @VDOE_News. RICHMOND, Va. — Teams of educators from 31 school divisions gathered last week (March 11-12) at the Chesterfield Career and Technical Center to share ideas on how […]