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VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

Tuesday, August 29, 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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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.

Franklin school division nearly fully staffed - The Tidewater News

Franklin City Public Schools is close to being fully staffed as the start of school nears for the 2023-24 academic year.

Harrisonburg City Public Schools to host first on-campus computer literacy program with CodeVA

HCPS superintendent Dr. Michael Richards says the on-site program will bring more benefits to students and faculty.

Huguenot-Thomas Jefferson football game canceled after threat

Huguenot High School initially announced Thursday night that the game would be played without any fans in attendance.

Forbes names Henrico Schools one of the 'Best-In-State Employers' in the nation - The Henrico Citizen

Henrico County's public school system recently was recognized by Forbes magazine as one of America's Best-In-State Employers for 2023.

Norfolk Public Schools to provide free meals for eligible kids

Norfolk Public Schools will continue to provide meals to children served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, according to a news release.

Group proposes middle school sports partnership with county

A non-profit wants to partner with Pittsylvania County schools to help as they begin their middle school sports program.

Green schoolyard expanded at Albert Harris Elementary School

Albert Harris Elementary School students didn't even wait for the speeches at the opening ceremony to end before they started enjoying the new sensory garden at their school.

Parents Get Greater Access to Students School-Issued Devices

Parents who want to know what websites their children are on when they use their division-issued laptops and Chromebooks can now get weekly emails about it. They can also cut

Is a division-wide cell phone ban on the way in Prince William County?

As school divisions across Virginia debut more stringent cell phone policies aimed at limiting student distractions in class, Prince William County Public Schools officials are hinting local policy changes could

New school meal rules give Henry County fighting chance against food insecurity

School systems are now allowed to send meals home with kids during the summer instead of requiring students to come to school to eat.

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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