Virginia Daily Education News

VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

Wednesday, August 9, 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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Rockingham County School Board appoints interim member

The board appointed Jackson Dixon to fill the seat left vacant by former school board member Dan Breeden.

How Arlington Co. schools is addressing an increase in 5th graders needing intensive reading support - WTOP News

There were more fifth graders in Arlington Public Schools who needed intensive reading support at the end of the last school year than at the beginning, according to county data.

Stafford Co. kicks off new year withy full bus driver staffing for first time in 2 years

STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. (7News) — It's back-to-school season and Tuesday was a transition day for Stafford County Public Schools.

RPS short nearly 200 teachers two weeks before school starts

It's a race against the calendar for Richmond Public Schools to fill 184 teacher vacancies.

Virginia Beach School Board to revisit debate on transgender student policies

The state's model policies regarding the treatment of transgender students will once again be discussed in a Virginia Beach School Board meeting on Tuesday as the board considers a resolution to adopt them.

Greene County offering students free school breakfast and lunch

Greene County Public Schools is giving free meals to students this upcoming academic year through the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs.

Loudoun teacher from Manassas wins top marketing educator award

Ben Stodola, the chair of Rock Ridge High School's Career and Technical Education Department, has been named the Virginia Association of Marketing Educators 2023 Teacher of the Year.

Back to school safety and security: Appomattox County Public Schools

Appomattox County Public Schools serves around 2,300 students in four schools. Much of their upgrades were part of the remodel and addition to the high school.

New Kent schools hope to upgrade sports fields, and save some money in the process

The superintendent promised a "big push" in the fall as the division draws up its Capital Improvement Program.

Suffolk school board wants to hear from public about Model Policies

The board met Monday to discuss the recently released model policies from the Virginia Department of Education.

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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