Charlottesville officials told legislators that recent SOL cut‑score increases and a mandate to schedule statewide testing in the last 10 days of school create student stress and implementation strain; the district asked the General Assembly to direct the VDOE to use multiyear pacing and more gradual changes.

Several speakers told the Salem Central School District board that abrupt master-schedule changes — described as multiple revisions weeks into the term — risk removing students from AP US History and other courses, and parents sought more consultation and protections for students who completed summer work.

Board members address curriculum effectiveness and differentiated support for diverse student groups.