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VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

Friday, September 8, 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.

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Join VSBA at our 2023 Legislative Advocacy Conference where attendees will gain valuable insight into the issues that promise to have lasting impacts on the Commonwealth! This conference will inform and educate school board members as leaders discuss implementing the Virginia Literacy Act, a glimpse into how current events will influence the direction of the 2024 General Assembly, and much more. This conference also includes a session designed to meet the requirement that each school board member receive COIA training.

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As we prepare to celebrate the start of a new school year, we again encourage School Boards across the Commonwealth to join the Virginia School Boards Association in celebrating as students are welcomed back. We encourage you to post back-to-school messages and photos of your board or division welcoming students back to a new school year on your division’s social media pages (Facebook, Twitter, etc.), using the hashtag #BacktoSchoolVA.

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Virginia sales tax holiday on track to return Oct. 20-22 - Virginia Mercury

Virginia's budget deal will reinstitute the expired state sales tax holiday this October.

HCPS to expand adult English learning program with donation from Sentara

Harrisonburg City Public Schools is getting a boost to its adult English learning program. The school division announced Tuesday that it received a nearly $27,000 donation from Sentara Health to go toward the program.

Chesapeake Public Schools aim to fill more open teaching positions

Classrooms are full of students but do they have enough teachers? Some in Hampton Roads are hiring more.

New speed humps to pop up near schools where drivers flout 20 mph limit | ARLnow.com

It has been 10 years since Arlington County last put up speed humps to reduce speeding. Now, they will be coming to streets around a trio of schools where lowering speeds to 20 mph has not stopped drivers from going well past the speed limit.

Roanoke City Schools implementing clear bag policy for ticketed athletic events

Roanoke City Public Schools will be introducing some new rules for the upcoming sports season in an effort to keep spectators safe.

Registration for Virginia Children's Book Festival begins Tuesday

FARMVILLE - The favorite field trip of thousands of Southside Virginia children and teenagers is back for its 10-year anniversary with a lineup of award-winning and national bestselling authors and

Early College Program numbers more than triple at Danville Community College

Danville Community College launched its inaugural Early College Program cohort, in partnership with Danville Public Schools, in August 2022 with 20 students enrolled.

Students manage fresh produce market in Waynesboro

Farm Operator with Waynesboro City Public Schools, Ryan Blosser said there is an abundance of food grown at the Education Farm through programming with Project GROWS, Farm Camp, and the Kate Collins Middle School Garden Club.

Western Albemarle High School ranked in top 100 schools teaching personal finance

CROZET, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Western Albemarle High School was just recognized in the top 100 schools in the nation teaching personal finance, through the Wise Financial Literacy Program.

Courtland Ruritans award four scholarships - The Tidewater News

The Courtland Ruritan Club awarded its annual scholarships to four Southampton High School seniors at its monthly meeting on Aug. 3.

Don't miss our next VSBA Event

2023 VSBA Legislative Advocacy Conference, September 21, 2023, Chesterfield Career & Technical Center

Join VSBA at our 2023 Legislative Advocacy Conference where attendees will gain valuable insight into the issues that promise to have lasting impacts on the Commonwealth. This conference will inform and educate school board members as leaders discuss implementing the Virginia Literacy Act, a glimpse into how current events will influence the direction of the 2024 General Assembly, and much more. This conference also includes a session designed to meet the requirement that each school board member receive COIA training.

Register today for this exciting and informative conference! This is a hybrid event so you can attend in person or virtually.

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