Shortly after Jenna Conway became state superintendent, she hit the road to talk to students, families and educators about Virginia’s public schools.
Across the state, and in Hampton Roads, she heard about the success of the science of reading, which relies on phonics and structured literacy, and how the state’s cell phone ban has reduced classroom distractions.
She heard concerns about the number of state tests students take and whether they accurately capture student growth. Educators and school leaders told her they want support and guidance on managing students’ behavioral problems…