Virginia Daily Education News

VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

Monday, July 31, 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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VCU, CodeRVA chosen for state's first lab school

The state approved its first lab school Thursday, a collaboration between Virginia Commonwealth University and CodeRVA Regional High School in which future teachers will train, and students will take a computer-science based curriculum.

Students need to be up to date on vaccinations for school

Keeping up to date with medical appointments is sometimes lost in the shuffle of summer schedules. However, skipping this step could delay your child's start to the school year.

Longtime rivals Alleghany and Covington begin their school merger with first football practice for combined school

Declining population has driven the change. The populations of Alleghany County/Clifton Forge and Covington have dropped nearly 50 percent from their respective peaks.

Fredericksburg City schools hosts New Staff Academy

New employees had a chance to meet with division superintendent Marci Catlett and deputy superintendent Matt Eberhardt, connect with department representatives and ask questions.

Virginia schools will get second chance to apply for construction grants

About $85 million remains from 2022 General Assembly funding. The grants cover up to 30% of construction and renovation costs for the state's most financially strapped school divisions.

As school year nears, teacher shortages a concern for local school divisions

For school systems seeking staff, these are trying times.

Amherst board requests $14 million in added funding from county for high school renovation

The Amherst County School Board is seeking $14 million in additional funding from the board of supervisors for planned renovations to the high school.

Roanoke County School Board passes classroom display policy despite public opposition

"Employees may not use their position or use school or classroom decor and displays to advocate for their personal beliefs about political views, sociopolitical issues, or religion to students."

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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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