Virginia Daily Education News

VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

Wednesday, September 13, 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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As we prepare to celebrate the start of a new school year, we again encourage School Boards across the Commonwealth to join the Virginia School Boards Association in celebrating as students are welcomed back. We encourage you to post back-to-school messages and photos of your board or division welcoming students back to a new school year on your division’s social media pages (Facebook, Twitter, etc.), using the hashtag #BacktoSchoolVA.

Also, please email your photos to Office of Communications at communications@vsba.org to be featured on the VSBA Facebook page and Daily News.

Report: State test, 'unclear' requirements, and costs may be barriers in teacher pipeline - Virginia Mercury

JLARC found a state-required licensure test, "unclear" licensure requirement and training costs may be significant barriers for prospective teachers.

Hanover residents protest upcoming vote so school board members are elected, and not appointed

A group of Hanover residents to voice opposition to a referendum that calls for the school board to be elected, not appointed.

Fieldhouse addition at SHS is 1st class for Spartan teams

While the main building at Salem High School received a complete overhaul in the past year or so, you can go out the back door and see some improvements to the athletic facilities as well.

Fairfax Co. updates grading policy for students who don't turn in assignments - WTOP News

In an update to its grading policies, Fairfax County Public Schools said teachers can now give students a zero for an assignment that's not turned in.

A Perfect Record: All Charlotte County schools fully accredited

Charlotte County schools have a perfect record this year, when it comes to accreditation. Every school in the district is fully accredited.

Virginia teacher vacancies peak this year

Virginia is facing an unusually large teacher shortage - with about 4,300 teacher vacancies at the start of this school year - which is more than 700 additional vacancies compared with last school year, according to a state watchdog agency.

James City County to reassess decision to terminate schools contract with Williamsburg

Nearly two months after the James City County Board of Supervisors voted to terminate their joint school system contract with the City of Williamsburg, on Tuesday they will take-up a resolution that requires them to reconsider their action in the spring.

DCPS expecting D.A.R.E. Program to an Elementary and Middle School mid-September

In its more than 30-year history, D.A.R.E. education programs have been designed to provide students with the knowledge and tools they need to resist drugs, alcohol, and other high-risk behaviors.

More numbers emerge for costs of new Halifax County High School as sales tax revenues increasing

The Halifax County School Board received some good news on the cost of the high school construction project, as well as the primary funding source of the project, at their

Albemarle school leaders mull second high school center

Members of the Albemarle County School Board discussed the possibility of opening a second "high school center" in a bid to reduce overcrowding.

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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