VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

Thursday, September 8, 2022

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. Click the underlined headlines to view the articles.

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Hanover welcomes students back to school: 'no apprehension'

As parents dropped off children at John M. Gandy Elementary School on Wednesday morning, music teacher Megan Standlick welcomed each student by name. Wednesday marked the second of two "first days" for Hanover County Public Schools students, and the last year that the division will return to school after Labor Day.

Following threat, nearly half of students at Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle School stay home

Rumors of potential violence at Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle School in Frederick County led to nearly half of the facility's approximately 1,006 students staying home on Tuesday. The Frederick County Sheriff's Office said in a media release Tuesday afternoon that the threat was not deemed credible, but "out of an abundance of caution, extra resources were deployed for this morning's return to school from the Labor Day weekend."

Hollins University partners with local schools to fight teacher shortage

ROANOKE, Va. - Schools across the country are struggling to close the teacher shortage gap. Last year, there were at least 2,500 unfilled teaching positions statewide, according to the Virginia Department of Education's staffing and vacancy report.

RPS aims to help Spanish-speaking parents get better connected

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - At River City Middle School, there's a push to reach every student, no matter the language. "Truly believing in equity, you know it's just like, if you are here, we are here to serve you," said Jacquelyn Murphy-Braxton, River City Middle School principal.

School enrollment on the rise for first time since 2007

Enrollment in Halifax County Public Schools is up this school year. On Aug. 29, 4,655 students headed to school for the start of a new year. By comparison, enrollment was 4,484 on the first day of the 2021-22 school year. On the last day of the 2021-22 school year, the enrollment was 4,598.

Poquoson is adding ballistic film to school windows

POQUOSON, Va. (WAVY) - In today's School Safety Spotlight, we're focused on keeping those with bad intentions out of schools. Poquoson City Public Schools is close to completing a project that promises to help do just that. "That's the key, minutes or even seconds," said Poquoson Schools Superintendent Arty Tillett.

Charges pending after girls, aged 7 to 12, accused of vandalizing Hampton elementary school

HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) - Hampton police say charges are now pending after a group of girls as young as 7 years old vandalized an elementary school over the Labor Day weekend. The incident occurred Saturday ahead of the upcoming school year.

As Virginia Beach Public School students return to class, the Superintendent pays a visit to 8 schools

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - About 65,000 students returned to Virginia Beach City Public Schools on Tuesday. Superintendent Dr. Aaron Spence toured eight schools across the city including elementary, middle, and high schools. He started the day at Old Donation School. News 3 caught up with him at Corporate Landing Elementary as he talked with the principal and teachers.

Bus driver shortage continues in Bedford Co., district offers $1,000 bonus to substitutes

Bedford County Public Schools is struggling to find bus drivers.

No Kid Hungry, Balow Urge Parents to Apply for Free School Meals - Loudoun Now

Nonprofit No Kid Hungry Virginia and Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow are urging parents to apply for free meals for their children at school under newly expanded eligibility rules this year. This year, a federal waiver allowing all students to receive free meals at school without an application expired, meaning students are once again paying to eat breakfast and lunch at school.

Don't miss these upcoming VSBA Events

2022 VSBA Paid Webinar Series: Skills for Leaders

Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) is offering a webinar series to assist school board members, superintendents, and administrators in improving their leadership skills. Dr. Noal Cochran, our dynamic speaker, at the VSBA Conference on Education introduced this series with his keynote presentation, “Worry 'Bout Dem Der Gators in Da Water”— An Introduction to Leadership. This session is designed to help leaders identify their feelings and understand the connection to emotional responses from others. Attendees will learn the dynamics that motivate success and takeaway skills that can be directly applied to effective leadership.

2022 VSBA Legislative Advocacy Conference, September 22, 2022

Now, more than ever, school board member voices need to be heard! The stakes for public education have never been greater and school board members must be prepared to advocate effectively for public schools. Join VSBA at our 2022 Legislative Advocacy Conference where you 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 the Virginia Literacy Act, cyber security reporting requirements, a glimpse into how current events will influence the direction of the 2023 General Assembly, and much more.

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