Virginia Daily Education News

VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

Wednesday, July 26, 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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Plagued by teacher shortages, some states turn to fast-track credentialing - Virginia Mercury

Faced with alarming teacher shortages, Virginia is partnering with a for-profit online teacher credentialing company.

Winchester Public Schools expands 'walk zones' as bus driver shortage worsens

Winchester Public Schools students should prepare to spend some extra time outside this coming school year.

Chesterfield is building three-story middle schools, the largest in Central Virginia

Falling Creek is targeted for completion in time for the 2024-25 school year, while the West Area Middle School is scheduled to open for the 2025-26 school year.

Pittsylvania County leaders prepare to launch middle school sports

A new era in local sports begins in just a matter of weeks. Pittsylvania County school leaders are finalizing the groundwork to launch Middle School sports.

James City County votes to terminate joint school agreement with Williamsburg

James City County board Chairman Michael Hipple said the board was "particularly caught off guard" by the city's resolution to study launching its own school system.

WalletHub: Virginia ranks top 5 for best public schools

According to new findings by WalletHub, Virginia's public schools are ranked No. 5 in the United States.

Virginia Beach School Board to have 'legal review' of new transgender policies

The Virginia Beach School Board is expected to discuss the state's newly released model policies regarding the treatment of transgender students during its closed session, according to the agenda for Tuesday's meeting.

Southampton County Public Schools receives $125K grant for CTE - The Tidewater News

Southampton County Public Schools' successful and long-running cosmetology program will be bolstered as a result of a one-time grant for $125,000 from the Virginia Department of Education. Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction Lisa Coons announced July 6 the awarding of $3 million in competitive state grants to 24 school divisions for career and technical education [...]

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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