Virginia Daily Education News

VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

Thursday, July 20, 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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Roanoke City students receive free physicals ahead of school year

To be eligible, students and their families must not have access to health insurance.

Spotsylvania considers requiring clear backpacks

Spotsylvania County Public Schools is "actively considering" a requirement that students carry clear backpacks to school, Superintendent Mark Taylor wrote in an email message to parents last week.

Virginia Department of Education releases guidelines for treatment of transgender students in public schools

On Tuesday, July 18, the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) released "Model Policies on Ensuring Privacy, Dignity, and Respect for All Students and Parents in Virginia's Public Schools" -- an 18-page document outlining guidance on how transgender and nonbinary students should be treated in Virginia schools.

Petersburg City Public Schools secures 2nd place for VSBA Workforce Readiness award

PETERSBURG, Va. (WWBT) - Petersburg City Public Schools (PCPS) are celebrating a big accomplishment. This comes after the district received recognition from the Virginia School Board Association (VSBA) with the Excellence in Workforce Readiness Award.

Smithfield High's Meadows wins statewide essay contest - Smithfield Times

Isabella Meadows, a rising sophomore at Smithfield High School, was one of two students statewide recognized as finalists in the Virginia School Boards Association's third annual Student Essay Contest. She was recognized at last week's VSBA Conference on Education, where she received a $500 scholarship.

Loudoun Co. students learn history, collaboration in creating books - WTOP News

The Constitution, Bill of Rights, and the causes of the American Revolution are important parts of the curriculum for students everywhere - some in Loudoun County are also learning some harder-to...

Changes to coaching rules pitched to Halifax County School Board

Halifax County High School Principal Kelvin Davis pitched an idea at the July 10 school board meeting aimed at boosting school athletic teams' ability to compete at higher levels.

School divisions across Hampton Roads are hiring ahead of 2023-24 school year

With a little over a month left in the summer, school divisions across Hampton Roads are working to fill in some gaps in staffing ahead of the school year.

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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