Republicans are yet again targeting public education by delaying the vote on social studies curriculum to carefully craft one that suits their beliefs. This is harmful to students, and should concern every parent. Virginia is not Florida<U+2013><U+2013>keep your politics out of the classroom.
Dick Saslaw
@DickSaslaw · VA · S
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CoverageJan 17, 2020 to May 2, 2023
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Hey Glenn, where is the constitutionally required money for the rainy day and water quality improvement funds in your spending plan? And don’t forget about our public schools. Someone needs a lesson in state finances. #VAGOV
RT @NOVAcommcollege: Monday 3/16 and Tuesday 3/17 NOVA is cancelling all classes for students only, on all campuses. This is to allow facul&
Today, the Senate honored a statesman, public servant, and academic leader who transformed @CNUcaptains during his 25+ years as College President. Thank you, Paul Trible! https://t.co/ALJZRB6z4z
Today, the Senate honored a statesman, public servant, and academic leader who transformed @CNUcaptains during his 25+ years as College President. Thank you, Paul Trible! https://t.co/ALJZRB6z4z
Today, the Senate honored a statesman, public servant, and academic leader who transformed @CNUcaptains during his 25+ years as College President. Thank you, Paul Trible! https://t.co/ALJZRB6z4z
Today, the Senate honored a statesman, public servant, and academic leader who transformed @CNUcaptains during his 25+ years as College President. Thank you, Paul Trible! https://t.co/ALJZRB6z4z
To accuse Virginia's education system of failure is an outright lie, supported by cherry-picked data and warped perspective. https://t.co/l5yJsBXwIb
A great economy starts with an educated and well-trained workforce. @TerryMcAuliffe gets that and knows that investing in education is the best investment the Commonwealth can make. I strongly support and endorse his candidacy for governor. https://t.co/HFNfYyb7Nz
Another long day at the Pocahontas Building, but I will never tire of doing the business of the people. This was earlier today as I chaired the K-12 subcommittee of the Senate Finance Committee. We must invest in hiring & retaining the best teachers we can for our public schools. https://t.co/dZNdtNuoLR