VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

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Tuesday, July 18, 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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Gloucester County Public Schools names new superintendent

According to a press release, Dr. Anthony Vladu has been named the new Superintendent and will take on the position starting Aug. 1.

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Portsmouth Chief Schools Officer to become superintendent in Goochland County

Portsmouth Public School's Chief Schools Officer Michael Cromartie will be heading to Goochland County to lead its public school division.

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Superintendent promises 'a year of engagement' in family forums

Fauquier County Public Schools Superintendent Major Warner tackled questions about retaining teachers, social and emotional learning, bullying and more during the second of his first series of three "family forums"

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Elaine Tholen Elected Fairfax County School Board Chair; Karl Frisch Elected Vice Chair

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA – The Fairfax County School Board elected Elaine Tholen (Dranesville District Representative) as chair and Karl Frisch (Providence District Representative) as vice chair for a one-year term during the Board’s annual organizational meeting on July 13.

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Roanoke County school leaders to consider new classroom display policy

Roanoke County schools are looking at implementing a new policy in regard to classroom decorations and displays.

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Bradley, Raines elected to Salem School Board leadership positions

The Salem School Board elected Nancy Bradley as its chairwoman and Andy Raines as vice chairman for the next school year during a reorganizational meeting Thursday night.

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Henrico County Public Schools hosts esports competition for middle school students

The esports clubs were launched at the beginning of 2023 with a grant from the Henrico Education Foundation.

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WJCC Schools considers changing policy on removing books from school libraries

A policy change reiterates the existing option for a parent to file a form to restrict their child's access to select library materials, but it goes a step further in stating "no library resources ...

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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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