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Richmond, VA 23218

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James Monroe Building
101 N. 14th Street
Richmond, VA 23219

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2014-2015 SOL Results

Statewide, 79 percent of students passed the mathematics test for their grade or course, compared with 74 percent during 2013-2014, and 68 percent in 2011-2012, when Virginia first introduced new math tests that require students to apply critical-thinking skills and their knowledge of grade-level or course content to solve multistep problems. More on 2014-2015 SOL results.

Presidential Math & Science Teaching Awards

Melanie Pruett (left) of Bailey Bridge Middle in Chesterfield County and Anne Moore (right) of Goochland Middle in Goochland County, were named by President Obama in July as recipients of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.

21st Century Community Learning Centers Grants Provide Academics, Enrichment and Opportunity – August 17, 2015

Students Make Across-the-Board Gains on SOLs – August 11, 2015

Five Teachers Selected as State Finalists for Presidential Math & Science Teaching Award – July 29, 2015

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VDOE highlights innovative efforts by school divisions to improve outcomes for students, promote efficiency and support educators. Stories From Around the State will feature additional successes from around the commonwealth.

Alexandria Public Schools tapped the power of social media to publicize and celebrate the increased achievement of city students on the 2014-2015 SOL tests. One hundred yard signs placed throughout the city with the hashtag #GreatResults encouraged the community to sign on to Twitter to learn more about what Superintendent Alvin Crawley described as “consistent, indisputable growth” in English, mathematics, science and history. With 7,670 followers, Twitter is one of the main ways the division communicates with key audiences, especially parents.

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