WILLIAMSBURG, Va., May 21 -- William and Mary issued the following news release:

The following story originally appeared on the website for W&M's Batten School & VIMS. - Ed.

Days before hosting their ninth annual Lesson Plan Expo, organizers at the Virginia Scientists & Educators Alliance (VA SEA) learned some exciting news: Their dedicated effort to improve K-12 marine science education in the Commonwealth had not merely been noticed; it was being awarded.

The Virginia Mathematics and Science Coalition (VMSC) has bestowed a 2026 Programs that Work Award to VA SEA, recognizing the initiative as an exemplary program making a positive impact on student and teacher learning.

VA SEA is administered as a partnership between the Office of Out...