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Standards of Learning
Coverage of Standards of Learning in the Nexus archive.
Virginia Department of Educationorganization1Jenna Conwayperson1Schuyler VanValkenburgperson1Alan Seibertperson1Innovative Assessment Workgrouporganization1General Assemblyorganization1Abigail Spanbergerperson1National Assessment of Educational Progressorganization1Highland Springs High Schoolplace1Glenn Youngkinperson1Jeffrey Smithperson1
- Va. education department seeks new student assessment vendor
Virginia Department of Education is seeking a new vendor to develop and modernize the state's Standards of Learning (SOLs) assessments, following delays and criticism. The current vendor's contract ends in 2027, and the new system aims to provide more timely, accessible, and rigorous testing aligned with higher academic standards.
- Spanberger: ‘Value’ will be guiding factor for Virginia’s use of national education assessment
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed bipartisan education legislation, emphasizing the value of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) for tracking student progress. The NAEP will expand in 2028, allowing states to assess additional subjects and grades, with Spanberger pledging to evaluate its utility before adoption.