VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

June 9, 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. Click the underlined headlines to view the articles.

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Join us for the 38th Annual VSBA Conference on Education, commencing with a keynote address by Ms. Fabiana Parker, the 2023 Virginia Teacher of the Year. Following Ms. Parker's presentation, we have VACORP assisting us in presenting the prestigious 2023 Excellence in Workforce Readiness Awards. Next, leaders from various school divisions across Virginia will convene to participate in a range of engaging mini-workshops. These workshops will showcase successful practices implemented in Virginia's school divisions, offering valuable insights and strategies for all attendees. After the roundtable presentations, participants will have the opportunity to partake in optional regional meeting. During the lunch break, we will announce the winners of the annual VSBA Food for Thought 2023 awards. Additionally, we are privileged to have recipients of the 2023 Student Essay Scholarship address the audience.

Don't miss out! Register today to secure your spot and be a part of the 38th Annual VSBA Conference on Education.

VB's Bevel named 2023 Outstanding Middle School Principal of Va.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) - Principal Shampriest Bevel of Virginia Beach's Bayside Middle School has been named the 2023 Outstanding Middle School Principal of Virginia. Bevel, whose been with Bayside Middle's sixth grade campus since 2021, was chosen by a panel of principals and superintendents representing the Principal Awards Committee of the Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals (VASSP).

Richmond schools Superintendent Jason Kamras talks about mass shooting

Richmond Schools Superintendent Jason Kamras didn't know Shawn Jackson well, he said in a joint press briefing with Mayor Levar Stoney and Acting Police Chief Rick Edwards Wednesday morning at Richmond Police Department headquarters on Grace Street.

Virginia Department of Education releases new recommendations for academic achievement

NORFOLK, Va. - A new report released by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) attempts to highlight and offer recommendations toward fixing school shortfalls in the Commonwealth, months after it was originally requested by state lawmakers.

Loudoun's General Assembly Delegation Pushes for Education Funds in Final Budget Debate

Democratic members of Loudoun's General Assembly delegation gathered outside the Loudoun Education Association headquarters this morning to spur support for a state budget proposal that would add $1 billion to public schools rather than one that would provide that money in tax breaks they said would benefit corporations and wealthy Virginians.

Virginia Lottery awards Williamsburg teacher with a $2,500 vacation

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. - The Virginia Lottery's Thank a Teacher Campaign sent out thank-you notes to more than 68,000 teachers as part of their celebration of National Teacher Appreciation Week, and one lucky teacher in Williamsburg was awarded a cash prize. Amy Hertzler is a German teacher at Berkeley Middle School.

Where students can pick up free meals this summer throughout Southwest Virginia

With school letting out for the summer, some families are looking for ways to stretch their grocery budget. Below we have a full list of free summer meal programs in our area. Alleghany Highlands Alleghany Highlands Public Schools are providing free meals to children during the month of June.

Albemarle school division wins grant to help lower carbon emissions

Albemarle County Public Schools are now a member of a select group of 25 school systems across the country to win $100,000 from the U.S. Department of Energy. Officials hope the "Energy CLASS Prize" money will help to lower carbon emissions and energy costs. Speaking on the announcement, U.S.

United Way raising money for Charlottesville-area teachers

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - United Way of Greater Charlottesville is looking to support preschool teachers, but it says donations are needed. The organization says money raised will help educators create positive learning environments for the upcoming school year. There isn't a specific amount of money to raise, but an anonymous donor will match up to $10,000.

Don't miss our next VSBA event

2023 Conference on Education, July 13, 2023, Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa at Short Pump

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