Virginia Daily Education News

VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

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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.

Amherst superintendent emphasizes bus safety as students return to school

Amherst County Superintendent William Wells is imploring the community stop for buses as students return to school.

Bedford County Public Schools provides safety updates for new school year

All schools in Virginia are required to complete a School Safety Audit. Last year, BCPS spent around half a million dollars on safety and security projects.

Riverbend High School principal's teaching certificate suspended in Texas

Riverbend High School's new principal, who was appointed this summer, was previously the principal of Kotlik School in Alaska.

High school construction update, traffic, parking plan lead agenda

The Halifax County School Board will receive an update on construction of the new high school and details of the new traffic and parking plan for the upcoming school year

MCPS adding eight mental health clinicians to schools

These clinicians will spend most of their time in the county's elementary schools.

Virginia Beach parents ask judge to force school division to redo admissions for gifted school

Nearly 20 Virginia Beach parents have asked a judge to direct school administration to redo its selection process for Old Donation School prior to the start of school in just over two weeks.

Richmond School Board calls for further investigation into graduation shooting

Over two months after the deadly high school graduation in Richmond on June 6, school board members are calling for an outside look into that day.

Prince William County schools preparing for new security systems

Entering Prince William County's middle and high schools will look different for most of the upcoming school year, as the school division is readying students, staff and parents for the

Prince George County Public Schools' Innovative 'Technology Field Day' Initiative Recognized by VSBA for Excellence in Workforce Readiness

Prince George County Public Schools' annual Technology Field Day showcase was recognized by the Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) and its Excellence in Workforce Readiness Awards, receiving third place honors

Roanoke Planning Commission approves rezoning plans for Preston Park Elementary School

Roanoke City Council will vote on the new building proposal at its upcoming meeting on August 21.

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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