Virginia Daily Education News

VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

Wednesday, August 2, 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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Newport News School Board set to name new superintendent Thursday

The search for a new superintendent began in March, a couple of months after Superintendent George Parker III was fired. Parker faced a wave of criticism after the Richneck shooting.

Lab school proposals grow, as Board of Education approves first application

Virginia continues to make progress toward opening lab schools in the state. The Virginia Board of Education has approved the first one, and is reviewing almost two dozen more.

Pittsylvania County Schools holds first large-scale active shooter training

Pittsylvania County leaders are putting an emphasis on safety as back to school season approaches

Alexandria school principal competing for Mrs. America to spotlight student literacy

A school principal in Northern Virginia won the Virginia Mrs. America crown this summer and wants to use the title to put a bigger spotlight on student literacy.

Albemarle student creates club to help homeless

Helen Hou started the Make A Change Club in 2022. The club's current project is taking plastic bags and turning them into mats for the homeless.

School districts are cracking down on student vaccinations

August is National Immunization Awareness Month and local school districts are cracking down on students who may be behind on their scheduled vaccinations.

Stafford schools recognized in top 100 of Virginia employers for interns

The Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership (V-TOP) Stafford County Public Schools among its 100 recipients of the 2023 Top Virginia Employers for Interns Awards.

Spotsylvania still reviewing donated books from May

Among the donated books are titles in the "Elephant and Piggie" series, the "Dog Man" and "Captain Underpants" series, the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series and the "Baby-sitters Club"

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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