Virginia Daily Education News

VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

Monday, July 24, 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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Study finds that Virginia spends less on education than the majority of its neighboring states

The President of the Virginia School Boards Association wrote a letter to state legislators agreeing with the study’s conclusions.

”The SOQ funding formulas don’t work. They’re under funding education in Virginia by over 3.5 billion dollars,” said David Woodard.

With major decisions ahead, Lynchburg City Schools' leadership takes facilities scenarios on the road for feedback

With a host of scenarios now on the table for the future of facilities and educational programming for Lynchburg City Schools, the school division has taken its show on the road this week, hosting a series of community conversations to garner feedback on the current options at some of the schools that could be affected.

Washington schools adding medical services

Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems and Ballad Health System are slated to enter an agreement with the school system of Washington County, Virginia, to provide health care at public schools.

Blacksburg's Edric Zhang dazzles in classroom and on soccer field

"Soccer and academics have both been very important parts of my life," the Princeton-bound Zhang said.

PCPS submit a letter for an amended 2023-24 budget

The Patrick County Public Schools (PCPS) Superintendent Jason Wood presented grant carryover funds to Patrick County Board of Supervisors.

Affirmative action ruling already changing college prospects for local students

"I want to be able to see others like me who want to succeed just as much as I do."

Local FBLA students place top 10 in Nationals

Two Carroll County High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) students have placed in competition at the FBLA National Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.

Local school supply drives aim to prepare all students for a successful school year

The Interfaith Community Council - a coalition of 25 Fredericksburg-area churches and faith-based organizations - has organized School Dressing Days since 1971.

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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