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Thursday, October 12, 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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Carroll schools observe Bullying Prevention Month

HILLSVILLE - School board members, superintendents, teachers and parents can play a critical role in creating a climate where bullying is not tolerated, according to Carroll County Public Schools.

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Hanover Schools assembles book approval committee

Hanover County Schools is one step closer to implementing its new Library Materials Committee following the approval of a controversial book policy.

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HCPS Students Explore Agriculture Education With Farm To School Week

After helping to break up the roots of the small tree in the grass of Keister Elementary, 5th graders Meg Prins and Chloe Johnson said they couldn't wait to see

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New Elementary School Opening To Be Voted On By Loudoun School Board

New Elementary School Opening To Be Voted On By Loudoun School Board - Ashburn, VA - The Loudoun School Board will vote on a proposal to open Henrietta Lacks Elementary School for kindergarteners and first graders in 2024.

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'We Build It Better' program thriving at Metz Middle School in Manassas

Metz Middle School technology education teacher Dan Krotzer is leading a new invention and innovation class, where each of his 26 students are treated as mature innovators working in a

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23 more books removed from Spotsylvania school libraries

Spotsylvania schools superintendent Mark Taylor has removed 23 more books from county high school libraries, the division announced late Monday night, bringing the total number of titles he has removed

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Richmond reverses decision to move polling locations out of RPS schools due to mold

The Richmond Office of Elections has reversed its decision to move two polling locations out of Richmond Public Schools buildings due to growing concerns over mold.

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Fredericksburg School Board approves new school naming policy

The Fredericksburg City School Board on Monday approved changes to its policy for naming school facilities.

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Virginia Beach School Board passes amended transgender model policies in 9-1 vote

The board voted 9-1 to pass the '2023 Model Policy Updates.' Board Member Jessica Owens was the lone 'no' vote, while Beverly Anderson abstained.

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Update on high school project part of agenda for board

The Halifax County School Board will hear updates on several ongoing topics of interest at their Thursday evening meeting.

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Join us on Tuesday, November 14, at the Williamsburg Lodge for the VSBA Education Foundation Workshop. Whether you're an established education foundation professional or someone eager to kickstart a foundation in your school division, this workshop promises to ignite your passion for education and empower you with valuable insights.

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Don't miss our next VSBA Event

VSBA Budget Training Workshop

Register today for the VSBA Budget Training Workshop on October 24, 2023. This is a two-hour session designed to provide school board members and division superintendents with a general understanding of the essential elements of budgeting and allocating division resources in a strategically-focused manner that aligns with and supports the individual needs, goals and aspirations of students. Specifically, this session will provide a general overview of student-centered resource allocation models that are intended to promote hitting every students needs. In addition, attendees will look at a number of resource allocation/distribution models that are being utilized in school districts around the country to support the individual needs of students and schools based on multiple objective and measurable student characteristics. Finally, this session will provide attendees with a comparative view of a traditional budgeting model with that of a student-centered resource allocation system.


If you would like to register, please contact your clerk to do so today! This is a hybrid event so you can attend in person at the VSBA Office in Charlottesville or virtually.

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