Virginia Daily Education News

VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

Tuesday, August 8, 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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Schools unveil new fitness center

When athletes return to school this month, they'll have a new fitness center to train at.Last month, the school board unveiled the new Madison County Public Schools Fitness Center. The center was created in the former gym and cafeteria space at the school board office.

Public comment requested for 2023 Mathematics Standards of Learning

According to Virginia Code, a review of Virginia's Standards of Learning is required every seven years.

Fredericksburg City Public Schools welcome students back

Kindergarten, sixth and ninth-grade students visited their new buildings and met their teachers before the school year started. News4's Joseph Olmo reports.

Nonprofit provides volunteer safety patrols to Huguenot High School

The Uvalde Foundation For Kids, a "nonprofit dedicated to ending school violence," has begun recruiting volunteers to patrol Huguenot High School, set to begin at the start of the 2023-24 school year.

ParentVue question regarding 'sexually explicit content' draws concern in Spotsy

The question - "In accordance with SCPS Policy IIA and IIA-R, do you want your student to have access to books with sexually explicit content in school libraries?" - is

Back-to-school community event in Prince William County set for Friday, Saturday

A back-to-school event in Prince William County this week will help students collect the resources they need to start the school year off right.

Several schools closing early due to impending weather

Botetourt County Public Schools has announced that it will be closing at noon Monday out of an abundance of caution.

Amherst high school renovation to be scaled back due to budget cuts

The Amherst County Board of Supervisors agreed to seek options for potentially pursuing $3 million in added money for the high school project.

Virginia budget negotiations update: Signs of 'progress'

Sen. George Barker said there's been progress with the state budget amendment negotiations.Senate budget conferees are working on a response to a recent proposal from their counterparts in the House of Delegates.

Lynchburg City Schools introduces new bus transportation app for families

Parents and guardians can use the Traversa Ride 360 mobile app to see their child's bus routes, get alerts about delays and changes, and track their child's bus location in real time, according to a Lynchburg City Schools news release.

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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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