VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

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May 23, 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. Click the underlined headlines to view the articles.

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The 2023 School Law Conference kicks off with a presentation from the Division of Public Safety Training and the Virginia Center for School and Campus Safety on preventative behavioral threat assessment in an educational setting. Following this presentation is a session on special education. Next, hear about teachers’ free speech rights after the Supreme Court Case Kennedy v. Bremerton School District. To close out, there will be a legislative update from the VSBA Legislative Team. Register Today!

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Nutrition teams are stirring up healthy and delicious meals for Virginia students

A popular lunch spot in Henry County is abuzz every weekday as customers scan a rotating menu featuring items like spicy black bean burgers, colorful chef salads and flavorful fajitas. The line moves quickly and staff members smile as they cheerfully fill up trays and answer questions about the day's specials.

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Reports of Facebook threats latest controversy in deeply divided Loudoun County

At a Virginia school board meeting late last year, a speaker during public comment said being LGBTQ was "immoral." Soon, others who were angered by his remarks began a discussion in a chat in a private Facebook group. Fast, informative and written just for locals.

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Frederick School Board lowers student fees for FCPS employees

In an effort to retain staff, the Frederick County School Board last week lowered the annual student tuition rates that staff members who live outside of the county must pay for family members to attend the division's schools.

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'Memory Lane' holds lessons for Class of 2023 | Carroll News

Carroll County Cavalier Jackson Gillespie appeared to graciously accept accolades from parents and classmates as he makes his way to the stage to accept his diploma on Saturday during commencement exercises at Tommy Thompson Field. David Broyles | The Carroll News Saturday's commencement at Carroll County High School included many of the speakers taking trips "down memory lane" as families and seniors celebrated their accomplishments.

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RPS struggles with student absenteeism still present

More than 4,700 students in Richmond Public Schools have missed 15 or more days of classes, many because of housing instability, the School Board was told Monday night. The good news: That's an improvement from a year ago when 5,200 students missed 10 percent or more of the school year, the definition of chronic absenteeism, Dr. Shadae Harris, RPS' chief engagement officer reported.

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Fauquier School Board considers implementing social-emotional learning in middle schools

In response to growing concerns about student mental health and behavioral issues, Fauquier County Public Schools is considering a recommendation to expand the Second Step program - a web-based, social-emotional learning curriculum - to the division's middle schools.

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Hundreds of Virginia teachers have lost licenses over sexual misconduct or sex crimes

Approximately 280 Virginia teachers have lost their license over two decades for felony sex crimes with a minor or a student or inappropriate misconduct involving a minor or student. That is just over 41% of the teachers who had action taken against their license, according to Capital News Service analysis.

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Finding a balance between enhanced security and a positive learning environment at schools

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - According to the K-12 School shooting database in 2023, there have been 147 incidents at a school. Rockingham County Superintendent, Oskar Scheikl said It can be tricky to navigate finding a balance between enhanced security measures and maintaining a positive learning environment where students feel comfortable and safe.

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Debate over decision to remove novel from libraries reaches Williamsburg-area school board

Dozens of people have protested a decision by the Williamsburg-James City County school division to remove a novel from high school libraries after a parent complained. So far, the school board hasn't taken any action.

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In N. Virginia, endorsement primaries point to increasingly politicized school boards

As Harold Sims Jr. knocked on doors for his school board campaign, many of the Northern Virginia residents on the other side didn't know there was an election in May. Sims wasn't campaigning for the general election or primary that most voters are familiar with.

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Don't miss our next VSBA event

2023 School Law Conference, June 2, 2023, Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa at Short Pump 

The 2023 School Law Conference kicks off with a presentation from the Division of Public Safety Training and the Virginia Center for School and Campus Safety on preventative behavioral threat assessment in an educational setting. Following this presentation is a session on special education. Next, hear about teachers’ free speech rights after the Supreme Court Case Kennedy v. Bremerton School District. To close out, there will be a legislative update from the VSBA Legislative Team. Register Today!

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