Textbooks & Instructional Materials
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K-12 Mathematics and 6-12 English Textbook and Instructional Material Public Comment
On October 24, 2024, the Virginia Board of Education received for initial review lists of recommended textbooks and instructional materials in K-12 Mathematics and 6-12 English for use in public schools.
The recommended mathematics and English textbooks will be available for a 30-day public review and comment period via the VDOE website. It is anticipated that the Board of Education will take final action on the recommended lists of K-12 Mathematics textbooks and 6-12 English textbooks at its December 2024 meeting.
Additional information is available at 2024 Mathematics Textbook Review Process and the 2024 English Textbook Review Process | Virginia Department of Education
2024 Mathematics Textbook Review Process
September 14, 2023 - The Virginia Board of Education adopted the 2024 Mathematics Textbook Review Process.
Mathematics textbooks are currently undergoing the textbook review and approval process. For more information, please visit the 2024 Mathematics Textbook Review Process webpage.
Textbook Review & Approval
The Board of Education has the responsibility under the state constitution to approve textbooks for use in Virginia's public schools. Local school boards may adopt textbooks that are not on the board-approved list provided the school board selects such books in accordance with regulations promulgated by the board.
Any inaccuracies found in Virginia Board of Education-approved textbooks may be reported by submitting an e-mail comment to textbook@doe.virginia.gov.
Instructional Materials and the Standards of Learning
The alignment of textbooks and instructional materials with the state's academic standards provides a foundation for student success. VDOE – with the assistance of experienced classroom teachers and other educators – reviews textbooks and instructional materials for alignment with the Standards of Learning (SOL) and makes recommendations to the Board of Education on state adoption.