VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

June 15, 2023

The Virginia Daily Education News is a daily update (Monday through Friday) of education news throughout Virginia. Links are created to various media outlets throughout the state. Click the underlined headlines to view the articles.

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Join us for the 38th annual VSBA Conference on Education on July 13, 2023 at the Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa Short Pump! This year's event will kick off with 2023 Virginia Teacher of the Year, Ms. Fabiana Parker from Spotsylvania County Public Schools!

If you would like to attend this year's conference, speak with your school board clerk to get registered! You can view more information by clicking the button below as well.

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Winchester School Board approves pay hikes for new teachers, support staff

WINCHESTER - The city School Board voted unanimously Monday night to approve a series of employee salary increases in the wake of City Council's decision last month to fully fund

Roanoke City School Board passes staggered bell schedule for upcoming school year

Some students at Roanoke City Schools will be heading to the classroom at a different time next year.

Two new principals named at Albemarle schools

Brad Handrich and Wendy Eckerle have been named to the posts. Both are former assistant principals.

Colgan High School claims girls Virginia Class 6 state soccer championship over Battlefield

Tiana Cruz had been on this field before.The junior spent the first two years of her high school career at John Champe High School, the venue of this year's Class 6 state girls soccer semifinals and championship game, before transferring to Colgan last summer.

Hanover County School Board grants itself authority to ban books in new policy

The Hanover County School Board passed a new book ban policy, granting itself full discretion to decide whether or not to remove certain books from school libraries.

Campbell School Board honors class of 2023 during last meeting of superintendent

For Robert Johnson, Monday evening marked his last regular school board meeting as the superintendent of Campbell County Public Schools.

D.A.R.E. returns to Henry County

The Henry County Sheriff's Department announced on Sunday that the D.A.R.E. program has returned to Henry County after a 20-year hiatus.

Youngkin says enough money in budget for tax cuts and investment in education.

Youngkin and House Republicans are calling for a $1 billion tax cut when the General Assembly reconvenes to amend the budget.

Don't miss our next VSBA event

2023 Conference on Education, July 13, 2023, Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa at Short Pump

Join us for the 38th Annual VSBA Conference on Education, commencing with a keynote address by Ms. Fabiana Parker, the 2023 Virginia Teacher of the Year. Following Ms. Parker's presentation, we have VACORP assisting us in presenting the prestigious 2023 Excellence in Workforce Readiness Awards. Next, leaders from various school divisions across Virginia will convene to participate in a range of engaging mini-workshops. These workshops will showcase successful practices implemented in Virginia's school divisions, offering valuable insights and strategies for all attendees. After the roundtable presentations, participants will have the opportunity to partake in optional regional meeting. During the lunch break, we will announce the winners of the annual VSBA Food for Thought 2023 awards. Additionally, we are privileged to have recipients of the 2023 Student Essay Scholarship address the audience.

Don't miss out! Register today to secure your spot and be a part of the 38th Annual VSBA Conference on Education.

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