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education2 years ago

Controversy and Job Changes: Virginia Superintendents Swap Positions

Aaron Spence has been named as the new superintendent of Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) in Virginia, replacing Scott Ziegler who was fired over allegations of mishandling sexual assault cases. Spence, who previously served as the superintendent of Virginia Beach Public Schools, was voted in by a 6 to 2 decision. LCPS has faced controversy over its handling of sexual assault cases, including accusations of covering up assaults to push its transgender bathroom policy. Spence aims to build trust, transparency, and academic excellence in the district.

education2 years ago

Virginia Beach Superintendent Aaron Spence to Lead Loudoun County Schools Amid Controversy.

Aaron Spence, the superintendent of Virginia Beach Public Schools, has been hired as the new superintendent of Loudoun County Public Schools in Virginia. The school board voted 6-2 to approve Spence's candidacy. Spence takes over for Daniel Smith, who was appointed interim superintendent in December. Loudoun County Public Schools has been mired in controversy and scrutinized for the way it handled two in-school sexual assaults by the same student on different school campuses in 2021, which led to the firing of its superintendent.