Share Your Voice at the VDOE Region Four Listening Session on April 8, 2026

Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) invites students, staff, families and community members to participate in the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) Region Four Listening Session on Wed., April 8, 2026, at the Alexandria City High School Minnie Howard Campus (3775 W. Braddock Rd.).

Hosted by VDOE and the Secretary of Education, this listening session is part of a statewide effort to hear directly from Virginians about what is working well in public education and where additional support is needed for students, educators and schools.

This is an important opportunity for everyone to share their experiences and perspectives on key issues affecting schools across the Commonwealth of Virginia. 

Listening Session discussion topics will include:

• Identifying what’s working well and where challenges remain; 
• Shaping ongoing supports in literacy and math instruction; 
• Understanding how well students are prepared for college or careers after high school;
• Considering how the state evaluates and supports schools through accountability and accreditation processes; and
• Discussing effective strategies to recruit and retain world class teachers, school leaders and school support staff.
   

Your voice matters, and your input can help shape the future of public education in Virginia.

Registration is required to attend and will close once capacity is reached or 24 hours before the event. The session is limited to 100 participants, so early registration is encouraged. The listening session is in person and interpretation will be provided as requested. There will not be a virtual participation option and the session will not be recorded.

We hope the ACPS community will take advantage of this opportunity to be part of this important conversation.

For additional information, please visit the Commonwealth Listening Tour: Speak Up for Virginia’s Future website.