Join us for the January Equity in OST STEM Meeting
Join us for our next meeting, January 12, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. where we will strategize which previously identified issues should be priorities for our coalition to focus on in 2022. No previous attendance required, just a passion for creating more equitable opportunities in STEM learning! | | | | Change of Leadership at the Virginia Department of Education
Dr. James Lane, the Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction is stepping down. Dr. Lane spoke at VPOST 2019 conference and worked with VPOST and the Richmond OST Alliance to host an OST Town Hall at the height of the pandemic. We wish Dr. Lane success in his future endeavors and look forward to working with him in the future.
In the interim, Governor Ralph Northam has named Dr. Rosa Atkins as Acting Superintendent of Public Instruction. Dr. Atkins was the first Assistant Superintendent for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at VDOE. Prior to this role, Dr. Atkins served as the Superintendent of Charlottesville Public Schools for 15 years. As the city’s second-longest serving superintendent, she led the division’s successful efforts to raise graduation rates, reduce dropout rates and expand opportunities for all students. Read more about Dr. Atkins! | | View American Rescue Plan Allocations by School District
In October 2021, the U.S. Department of Education Approved Virginia’s Plan for Use of American Rescue Plan Funds. The amounts include: Total ARP ESSER allocation for Virginia: $2,110,988,891 ARP ESSER funding released to Virginia on March 24, 2021: $1,406,327,167 ARP ESSER funding released to Virginia on October 14, 2021: $704,661,724 2020-2021 Preliminary Statewide Enrollment: 1,250,713
One of the priorities of Virginia's plan is Investing in Expanded Afterschool Programs. VDOE will provide competitive grants to school districts to fund afterschool programming, engage community partners, provide acceleration services, reduce class/tutoring ratios, hire staff (including support staff), provide technology, fund subscriptions to virtual course options, and support student transportation.
Currently, some districts may be submitting amendments to their local plan. However, you may view on this spreadsheet a link to the most current publicly-available plans for each district.
| | | Power of Partnerships
The School Superintendents Association (AASA )is working with the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation and the 50 State Afterschool Network to form a Professional Learning Community of school district leaders focused on integrating afterschool to build a series of tools and engagements around the #PowerOfPartnerships.
We encourage you to share with principals and superintendents in your locality. They can learn more about the professional learning communities here. | | | The New York Life Foundation will award 40 grants to out-of-school time programs serving middle school youth through their Aim High grant program. There are one and two-year options.
One-Year Grants: Focused on supporting programs’ racial equity and social justice efforts Twenty, 1-year grants of $15,000 each Applicants must describe how they support middle school youth in the transition to high school
Two-Year Grants: Focused on supporting programs in enhancing direct service activities, technical assistance, capacity building, and their efforts in continuing to serve youth while facing the challenges of the pandemic and beyond. Ten grants at $50,000 per year over the span of two years, for a total 2-year grant award of $100,000 OR; Ten grants at $25,000 per year over the span of two years, for a total 2-year grant award of $50,000.
Due: Monday, February 1st, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. ET
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