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Friday, July 28, 2023

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Construction to start on $95M, three-story middle school near Moseley

Chesterfield County is preparing to dig in on its newest middle school, one of two in the works that are taking such buildings to new heights.

A groundbreaking ceremony planned for Aug. 9 will mark the start of construction on what’s tentatively referred to as the West Area Middle School in Chesterfield’s Upper Magnolia Green area.

Roanoke City Public Schools preparing students for high temperatures

Students were able to learn about the Urban Heat Island Effect and how it affects the Star City

Costs within budget according to Christiansburg High School project bids

Three companies have bid on the project. The Montgomery County School Board is expected to discussed and potentially vote on accepting a bid at an Aug. 1 meeting.

Henrico Schools' summer program fosters student passion - and job offers - The Henrico Citizen

In the middle of July, you will find most kids relaxing and enjoying the sun, sleeping in on a hot day and then cooling off at the pool with their friends. But at the Highland Springs Advanced Career Education Center, about two dozen high-schoolers are suited up each weekday in their hard hats and work boots at 7 a.m., hauling [...]

As school year nears, teacher shortages a concern for local school divisions

For school systems seeking staff, these are trying times.Ongoing teacher shortages have made headlines for several years now, sparking debate over fair wages and working conditions, and questions about how attract educators and make them stay.

Clarke, Frederick, Winchester schools continue push for work-based learning

Top of Virginia Regional Chamber hosted a panel discussion Tuesday afternoon with work-based learning coaches from local school systems, and business owners who have taken on student workers in previous

'I just really want to give back:' Prospective teachers flood Fairfax Co. job fair - WTOP News

Despite the well-known challenges associated with being a teacher, a job fair for prospective teachers drew large crowds Wednesday at Luther Jackson Middle School in Falls Church, Virginia.

Fauquier Boys and Girls Club moves to county middle schools

The Boys and Girls Club of Fauquier has moved out of the Keith Street building it's called home since late 2009 and is transitioning back to three Fauquier County middle

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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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