Virginia Daily Education News

VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

Wednesday, August 23, 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.

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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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.

Also, please email your photos to Office of Communications at communications@vsba.org to be featured on the VSBA Facebook page and Daily News.

PGCPS Energizes Teachers Through Engaging IgnitePG Professional Development Mini-Conference

Interactive Sessions, Presentations Provide Help Inspire Teachers As School Year Starts

Orange County Education Foundation recognizing teachers for their outstanding work

The Orange County Education Foundation is recognizing two teachers for their outstanding work.

Clear backpack policy: Newport News students required to use at start of new school year

As the new school year is set to begin, one question that is circling the internet and social media is which school divisions will require clear backpacks this fall.

Henrico schools superintendent Amy Cashwell speaks about students coming back

Petersburg School Board repeals collective bargaining resolution with union

The Petersburg City School Board has recently decided to rescind its collective bargaining resolution with the Petersburg Education Association - a union of teachers and school support profes...

First day of school extra special for Fairfax County high school seniors

Thousands of students headed back to the classroom in Northern Virginia on Monday. In Fairfax County, members of the senior class and staff at Thomas Edison High School had multiple reasons to be excited.

Altercation with bus driver brings charges

By MELINDA WILLIAMS melinda@southwesttimes.com An altercation between a parent and bus driver on the first day of school resulted in charges against the parent and police reminding citizens of the proper method of addressing issues with school buses.

Prince William County students earn state-level science honors

Prince William County students earned numerous honors at state-level science fairs and symposiums in the spring.

Supreme Court Is Asked to Hear a New Admissions Case on Race

Parents, backed by a legal foundation, say admissions standards at Thomas Jefferson High School in Virginia are not truly "race neutral."

Richmond School Board passes motion to extend student lunch breaks

Following concerns from families and staff members, the Richmond City School Board passed a motion to potentially extend student lunch breaks.

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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