Virginia Coalition for Boys and Men

In the News: Virginia Commission for Boys and Men

Inspiring other states

Jul 29 • Emma Johnson

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Virginia’s new Boys and Men Commission gets to work

The nation’s first permanent state commission devoted to boys and men held its inaugural meeting—and the data made clear why it is needed.

Jul 21 • Emma Johnson

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The Virginia Blueprint: Sept. 18 Summit Advancing Boys and Men

$10K Shark Tank applications open, a working day for those running boys/men programs

Jul 16 • Emma Johnson

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May 2026

Dads at School launches Virginia pilot to engage more K12 male caregivers

Plus: Spanberger signs commission bill, boy/men policy training and more ....

May 15 • Emma Johnson

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March 2026

VA Boys and Men Advisory Commission passes!

History: HB11 creates nation's first mens commission + some positive Virginia boy/men updates

Mar 12 • Emma Johnson

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Boys and Men's Commission update and related VA news!

Virginia politics holding up a final vote + some positive boy/men updates

Mar 10 • Emma Johnson

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February 2026

Boys/Men Commission bill passes Senate, on way to Governor's desk

VA SB447 clears Senate 36-0, heads to history

Feb 16 • Emma Johnson

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Virginia bill to elevate, support fatherhood

HB1511 to codify, grant money for what science and humans know: Dads are important

Feb 2 • Emma Johnson

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January 2026

[UPDATES] Virginia Introduces Bill to Create First U.S. Commission for Boys and Men

K12, higher ed, workforce development and mental and physical health addressed

Jan 15 • Emma Johnson

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October 2025

Virginia Advisory Commission for Men and Boys announced

Legislators aim to create nation's first legislative committee to serve males

Oct 15, 2025 • Emma Johnson

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September 2025

Virginia Leader: Center for the Study of Boys

Richmond based center has conducted 50 studies, consults globally

Sep 30, 2025 • Emma Johnson

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VA Leader: Investing in male early childhood teachers

Fairfax County's Hopkins House a national leader in ECE gender gaps

Sep 5, 2025 • Emma Johnson

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