Virginia Daily Education News

VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

Tuesday, August 22, 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.

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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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.

VHD report: Fewer kindergarteners are vaccinated

Fewer parents are getting their kids vaccinated, according to a report from the Virginia Department of Health.

Virginia Beach teacher spends 15 days at sea as part of NOAA research project

Lisa Carlson, a teacher in Virginia Beach, was chosen for NOAA's Teacher at Sea program.

Louisa County SRO honored for keeping students safe in the classroom and on the road

The school resource officer at Louisa County High School, Sergeant Nathan Harris, is being honored for the work he does to keep students safe.

Harrisonburg City Schools implementing new safety protocols

One addition is a color-coded system to identify risk levels.

Alexandra schools welcome new superintendent and students amidst policy defiance

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (7News) — It is back to school for more than 15,000 students and 1,400 plus teachers at Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS). This 2023-24 school year, ACPS has a new leader.

Hampton City Schools hosts back-to-school kickoff for teachers and staff

The Back-To-School Kickoff Event was held at the Boo Williams Sportsplex in Hampton. The kick-off featured division-wide and staff celebrations with pep rally cheers

'Swatting' a major issue for Virginia schools last year, report

A recent report says swatting is a big issue for Virginia schools, and Albemarle County officials say it is something they take very seriously.

Richmond Public Schools focusing on love and improving attendance this school year

Richmond Public Schools is emphasizing the support there for kids this year, as they want to make sure everyone is on the path for success this year.

Colonial Heights students and staff head back to school with their new leader

Haidee Ratliff was selected as the superintendent of Colonial Heights Public Schools during a special meeting in June.

Lynchburg City Schools planning to bolster safety through its school security officer program

Lynchburg City Schools is looking to expand on its school security officer program, aiming to outfit 16 of its school buildings with security guards.

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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