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The commission discussed whether legislation is necessary because the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has recently published new instructional guides and linked primary and secondary sources intended to support teachers. Kristania (listed in meeting materials as Christania/Chris Tania) Brown of the Virginia Department of Education showed the commission the department's new instructional guides, crosswalk documents and a skills-and-practice section intended to give teachers concrete classroom activities and linked resources. Brown said the guides include an \"understanding the standard\" section where material about local government and constitutional officers already appears, and that the department can provide additional teacher-facing resources within those guides.

Ryan Brimmer told the commission the K–12 subcommittee had referred HB 2052 for further study after subcommittee members expressed concern that recently revised standards might already address the bill’s goals. Several commission members supported strengthening how local government is taught but differed on whether that should be added to statute or addressed through VDOE resources. Alice Riley of the commission said she was \"in absolute total support\" of the bill’s intent, arguing that state and local government provide many hands-on civic learning opportunities students rarely experience. Jim Dillard said re‑emphasizing the topic is something he supports.

Commissioners suggested two paths: work with Delegate Green (the bill’s patron) to fine-tune statutory language, or work through the VDOE’s instructional guides to develop resource-based supports that could be posted and distributed now. VDOE staff emphasized that local government content already appears in the Virginia government standards and that the department can add more detailed, classroom-ready resources without waiting for the next scheduled standards revision.

No formal action was taken by the commission on HB 2052 at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","May 19, 2025 - Commission on Civic Education - SR C (311) - 1:00 pm","oneSentenceSummary","Senator Jennifer Boisco, chair of the Commission on Civic Education, convened members for a review of House Bill 2052, which would add required instruction on local constitutional officers and local governing bodies to the Virginia and U.S. government Standards of Learning and to the twelfth-grade course.","taxTitle","2025 Legislature VA, Virginia","taxId",77687,"location","Virginia","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6528325,"Commission adjourns meeting",13,3228000,3241000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3409185-918b4e85492d55a601d2374ed70e29ab&start=3228&end=3241","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3409185-918b4e85492d55a601d2374ed70e29ab/thumbnail_3228000.jpg","/articles/6528325/Virginia/Commission-adjourns-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6528325-4bf58110ded27a85a2dedc99cca9730e/orig.mp4?Expires=1774893158&Signature=eAt8SGrNM8NBCmfbEBW5lJbinwB9wiJq8~ATChRsS4tCLGhdg7S-pS9kl3xTuCUfS7WhkNBmDLtvOopzj3BIT4d0jBNVsD1jWSiqy-XNvikZG~thRqkHoq1zEHomMnQBzSMLDylyIPeW5i9kCVSIq4BwLy6067kIm1lIeI~BPABT95I~rst-9XXsTzzICUySEBVCrbtSO3XbNrxexrG9v99DGeKeKUJ0JTKeEfFjGtAlKKlL0e7t7Q7S35~I7hQj8t5QIm7ihjMCpXAi2Sc3UCrbFbLsL~uWPAF~6e8aUlqxndj~DIwjio6zKh6woqK4XvZasCOpVeRcf0WDGwhSNg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A motion to adjourn was moved and seconded; on a voice vote the commission approved the motion and adjourned. The meeting record indicates the motion carried after the chair called for 'All in favor, aye.' No roll-call tally was recorded in the transcript.

Motion mover: Jim Dillard (moved). Second: not specified in transcript. Outcome: approved (voice vote).","At the end of the session the commission moved, seconded and voted to adjourn; the motion carried on a voice vote. No other formal votes were recorded.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6528329,"George Mason developing statewide undergraduate civics course with seed funding; commission may seek additional $35,000",277,4341000,4618000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3409185-918b4e85492d55a601d2374ed70e29ab&start=4341&end=4618","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3409185-918b4e85492d55a601d2374ed70e29ab/thumbnail_4341000.jpg","/articles/6528329/Virginia/George-Mason-developing-statewide-undergraduate-civics-course-with-seed-funding-commission-may-seek-additional-35000","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6528329-0484f85d7b2adba759c415c91bbc4ecb/orig.mp4?Expires=1774893158&Signature=kXoidp7TApog5GqatL~fQme92p1-m48Y~4-Rb~VbPEeWTUq3EsZWn5Te5T8qOhOwTRphbYr2anr7ebSDgmE~iW45uK0Ocqo3BCotnxc5wmZ3QcGoQ6YFy8tcI938nEcJhevrn4VSZpl5LW~Svrhk3wzeuIc7AHwRDMc3qP1IYcTpuPKlTZ1PLSKJwaub-Md6z6xR2y9U~1ZcTd9ZBUTLg9oAc7nyxs~E2ChMDhrPHy-lHdvOD74d6iEkNj-09hJVQYkJ2OsyPTeDHaUjRacD31AW5ZSHH6Rd3U7908chlQNls3leeOa9NLJzLR5ngJEEdtr1M3UxyhVEtD6KM37Hsw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Senator Dave Marsden reported progress on an undergraduate civic education course developed with George Mason University and partner organizations.

Marsden said initial planning reached agreement that a course could be developed for delivery over two semesters and made broadly available to colleges across the Commonwealth rather than restricted to a single campus. He told the commission organizers had started design work with an initial $15,000 provided to George Mason and that his original request had been for $50,000 to complete a broader effort. Marsden said he would discuss an additional $35,000 budget amendment with legislative appropriations leaders and that the course would emphasize hands‑on civic experiences such as attending school-board meetings, visiting electoral boards, internships or other practical civic activities.

Marsden said he and partners want to ensure the course is accessible to students across majors and not only political science majors. He asked that the Schar School present a course outline at a future commission meeting so members can comment before the commission considers seeking the remainder of the requested funds.","Senator Dave Marsden reported that George Mason University's Schar School and partners have begun developing an undergraduate civic education course with $15,000 in initial funds; the commission may request an additional $35,000 to complete the project and make the course broadly available to colleges statewide.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6528334,"Commission targets media literacy for fall teacher summit; provisional date set",177,2933000,3110000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3409185-918b4e85492d55a601d2374ed70e29ab&start=2933&end=3110","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3409185-918b4e85492d55a601d2374ed70e29ab/thumbnail_2933000.jpg","/articles/6528334/Virginia/Commission-targets-media-literacy-for-fall-teacher-summit-provisional-date-set","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6528334-d2a7826e7c40d0b8a49abef032088faa/orig.mp4?Expires=1774893158&Signature=D4Vi~J9fTyje6jtjMI0a-MayfoTfFbuHLjwGctye9LijPzzTvfLHFdl7Ymt6nuPNhczI50cHQ05YtF7xQ4vs46FH2742~asl0lC8k3AELBFhZ-Nn1uspyuU9ddGD24rrVLYRj1lgeooWpC14h7D-tMUFNLUdwIfP~1ngu-5pY6mgHkz1Ne70XKhPbq7ozBIyhnyZTyhIPDTBkBD3z~vqUf4EsCZxcBps0G~59LewuEQ7KgvQL1nuS-ymcs-wJCRuDqKCuCHmmt8aWFmjV6BY5mWFuvhNT0iDqtaaAHLF320JSE7SuEJOxToAa~NlDS6YRhJNc8i62EaFiEAKxPygOA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commissioners proposed media literacy as the theme for the 2025 teacher summit and discussed timing and speakers.

Lucille Miller proposed making media literacy the summit focus; Kristania Brown and other members supported inviting English teachers and civics teachers to collaborate since the new standards and instructional guides address media’s role in civic life. Alice Riley and Kristania Brown highlighted that the SOLs and new instructional materials include standards and learning experiences for analyzing media and that the commission could curate classroom-ready lessons for teachers.

Commissioners discussed scheduling the summit after the November election so speakers can analyze election coverage; participants suggested November 13 as a provisional date, with Jim Dillard agreeing to confirm the Museum of History & Culture’s availability. The commission discussed inviting scholars who have provided election recaps in previous summits. No formal vote set the date; staff will confirm venue availability and finalize details.","Members proposed 'Media literacy for active civic engagement' as the theme for the 2025 teacher summit and provisionally set Nov. 13 as the event date, pending confirmation with the Museum of History & Culture.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6528339,"Commission explores web hub, partnerships with VPAP and museum to share civics resources",576,2644000,3220000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3409185-918b4e85492d55a601d2374ed70e29ab&start=2644&end=3220","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3409185-918b4e85492d55a601d2374ed70e29ab/thumbnail_2644000.jpg","/articles/6528339/Virginia/Commission-explores-web-hub-partnerships-with-VPAP-and-museum-to-share-civics-resources","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6528339-410509305aa751a4d27d9dd4939ce6ad/orig.mp4?Expires=1774893158&Signature=R0iiDcMrS5KnbP4cY9GVyjyXtmDYxA~R4Ojrr~5xiQR8pZKxf~DoLirjHZ9clsRLFGETe~Mv-SfuRHaeq~HDrgOP9os8O3EvavK6MmJwRVojNUSTdjUMhMX4rBrmDsiUYa5NPrdzsVjdC6XnOPwhWnTU1Q-ZrSyR0WmzuMo6Pzhh~gBhq5znepGin0yXpaXFT1QwOeq2XBQIsIuhwAmFDHdXM280b2DfvwHTWAy0zpaPRei0Ty8PNBqLZepS2unzvb96nf-uUMMAq~4z5sbXP0i6pwOVzrsGUWY-RVciAEpLsKpVHCzTMIpvWawJKhimOk7dYNoexG37WQwRHzFrHA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Commission on Civic Education discussed building a centralized, public-facing hub of civics resources and potential partnerships with outside organizations and state entities.

Alice Riley, a commission member who compiled a proposed partners list, said she had not contacted groups yet and asked the commission whether it wanted a centrally hosted page, links posted on multiple partner sites, or its own commission-managed site. Lucille Miller said the Virginia Public Access Project (VPAP) offered to host a page for the commission and to design one; Miller also flagged the John Marshall Center for Civics at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture as another potential hub.

Kristania Brown of the Virginia Department of Education reminded the commission that the VDOE already maintains a commission page with agendas, minutes and resources and cautioned against unnecessary duplication. Brown said VDOE can receive and post resource submissions and can broadcast opportunities to division leaders and teachers via existing VDOE communications.

Commissioners discussed trade-offs: a page on VPAP would be less expensive and could reach wider audiences, but VDOE would not endorse outside materials posted on its pages. Members proposed convening partners to compare available resources, avoid duplication, and coordinate professional development or shared funding asks. Commission staff said a June 9 meeting with external partners will be held, in person or virtually, to collect materials for the instructional guides.","Commission members discussed building a centralized hub of vetted resources for teachers and the public, potential partnerships with the Virginia Public Access Project (VPAP), the John Marshall Center at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, and other civic organizations, and a June 9 meeting for external partners to provide materials.","actionData","errors"]

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