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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I wrote to vdoe and they said they would not be eliminating any programs that currently exist, only augmenting with additional pathways.[/quote]

Please provide the e-mail, because that is not in line with anything that they've said before including their web videos.[/quote]

Agree. That is the opposite of the videos. [/quote]
Thank you so much for your email. The Virginia Mathematics Pathways Initiative (VMPI) will allow students to propel toward the traditional mathematics pathways that currently exist to prepare students for pre-calculus and calculus, along with offering other rigorous pathways that focus on statistics, computer science, or mathematical modeling. The Initiative supports the Profile of a Virginia Graduate by redefining mathematics pathways for K-12 students in Virginia public schools to address the knowledge, skills, experiences, and attributes that students must attain to be successful in college and/or the workforce and to be “life ready.” VMPI is a joint initiative between the Virginia Department of Education, (VDOE) the State Council of Higher Education in Virginia (SCHEV) and the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) and representatives from all entities serve as leaders in the initiative.  This collaboration between K-12 and higher education ensures that continued dialogue and feedback can exist as the initiative moves forward. VMPI proposes restructuring K-12 mathematics instruction through a focus on essential mathematics content students should master in order to achieve their postsecondary aspirations aligned to today's more modern world. 
Many of the changes being proposed in the Virginia Mathematics Pathways Initiative coincide with the 2023 scheduled revision of the Virginia Mathematics Standards of Learning with full implementation of the revised standards scheduled for 2025-2026. VMPI is in the process of collecting stakeholder feedback regarding the proposed changes to mathematics education in Virginia. Future changes to the Virginia Mathematics Standards of Learning and state education policies will include opportunities to collect public feedback and address questions prior to the implementation of changes. A series of VMPI Community meetings are being offered this spring. These meetings are intended to provide initial information regarding the initiative, but also be a venue during which feedback can be collected. Additional information about the Virginia Mathematics Pathways Initiative can be found on the VMPI webpage,  located on the VDOE website.  Information about upcoming community meetings, along with an infographic and informational video are available. 
The feedback you provide as both a parent and engineer are very valuable. I have a son who graduated from a Virginia high school who is currently a civil engineer working at one of the naval shipyards. I certainly understand the need to ensure that students have the opportunities to take courses that help propel them into mathematics intensive college or career pathways.  I hope that you are able to learn more about VMPI through some of the upcoming Community meetings that are scheduled.

Sincerely,
Tina Mazzacane
K-12 Mathematics Coordinator
Virginia Department of Education[/quote]

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