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VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

Monday, March 18, 2024

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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AES student named Southern Regional Art Contest winner

Appomattox Elementary School student Madelyn Tucker is the 1st Place Elementary School Winner of the 2024 Virginia School Boards Association's (VSBA) Southern Regional Art Contest.

GCPS named 'Most Improved Division' in Virginia

The Greensville County Public Schools has been recognized as the "Most Improved Division" in Virginia for the year of 2023.

LCS holds Superintendent Breakfast, raising funds, while budget deficit hangs heavy

Politicians, business leaders, and Lynchburg City Schools representatives gathered Thursday to support the district.

King George High STEM team wins robotics competition at UMW Dahlgren campus

Brainstorming, creativity and good old-fashioned teamwork earned a team from King George High School the top spot in a robotics-style challenge at the University of Mary Washington‘s Dahlgren campus.

Albemarle County students learning how to cope with stress

Mountain View Elementary School in Albemarle County is teaching students ways to deal with stress in the classroom.

Through Our Lens: Pi Day at Watkins Elementary School

March 14 was a special day at Watkins Elementary School in Chesterfield County. Students in Ashley Wilson's fifth-grade class spent Albert Einstein's birthday participating in activities related to the irrational

Prince William School Board Gives High Praise for Student Vision Profile Reports - Bristow Beat

The key to succeeding at anything in life begins with knowing what you want to do but selecting a career path is a daunting task for students and families.

Martinsville School Board OKs its new six-year comprehensive plan

The Martinsville City Public Schools (MCPS) board approved a new six-year comprehensive plan for the school system at its March meeting.

Virginia education leader visits Waynesboro Schools

The visits are to reinforce the effort to combat literacy.

Halifax County elementary school students whip up homemade favorites for judges

Everybody has a favorite dish a family member brings to Thanksgiving dinner and a comfort food that only their mother knows how to make just right.

Don't miss our next VSBA Event

Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - Webinar: Active Attack Preparation and Response

Join us for an insightful webinar presented by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (VDCJ) as they introduce their comprehensive Civilian Response and Casualty Care (CRCC) program. Designed exclusively for school board members, this webinar aims to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills needed to fortify your schools against potential threats.

Date and Time: March 19, 2024, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Presenter: Adam Keene, Active Attack Program Manager, Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services

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