VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

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Thursday, September 29, 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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UMW poll: Majority of Virginians approve of their local school districts

The majority of Virginians approve of their local public school divisions, according to a statewide survey conducted earlier this month by the University of Mary Washington's Center for Leadership and Media Studies. Respondents were asked to grade their local schools on an A-to-F scale.

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Meet Roanoke City Public Schools first Latina principal

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Dr. Brenda Russ is the principal of Round Hill Elementary. Making her the first Latina Principal in Roanoke City Public Schools' history. "So, I am a proud Latina," said Russ. Born in Virginia, Russ lived in Puerto Rico during elementary and undergrad.

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Stafford County Public Schools holds first legislative summit with local elected officials

Stafford County Public Schools this week took steps to strengthen its partnership with local elected officials by holding its first legislative summit. The School Board and Superintendent Thomas Taylor hosted delegates Tara Durant and Phillip Scott-who represent the 28th and 88th districts, respectively-at Mountain View High School on Tuesday evening for music performed by Mountain View's string quartet, canapés made by culinary arts students and a discussion of the school division's legislative priorities.

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Report: More background, reference checks after Fairfax Co. school counselor dismissal - WTOP News

After a Fairfax County, Virginia, counselor managed to stay on the job for 20 months after his first sex crime arrest and conviction, the county's school system ordered an independent look into what went wrong and how to prevent a similar siltation in the future.

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Roanoke School Board briefed on SOL scores, strategies to improve

Roanoke City Public School teachers, staff and administrators are striving to raise student achievement scores after the disruptive pandemic, with a special focus on Black students, who have farther to go. "Our white students are outperforming our Black students," said Julie Drewry, division executive director of accountability and assessment, told the school board Tuesday.

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After announcing retirement, Oskar Scheikl reflects on time at Rockingham Co. schools

"Just like with everything in my life, I attempt to make it an adventure and to live every day to the fullest and to make sure that I use my energy in a way that both brings me joy and also helps other people," Oskar Scheikl, superintendent of Rockingham County Public Schools said.

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Construction begins at George Washington High School as part of Danville Public Schools Renovations

DANVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - Construction and renovations are underway at Danville Public Schools. George Washington High School is in the process of getting a new track around the football field; the school hasn't been able to hold a track meet since the '90s. "It symbolizes growth and opportunity.

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Petersburg names new school superintendent after months-long search

PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) - Petersburg City Public Schools has named a new superintendent after the previous superintendent resigned in May to take a position with North Carolina's Department of Education. Dr. Tamara Sterling will take over the position on December 1, following a transitional period where she will work alongside acting superintendent Dr. Julius Hamlin.

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The VHSL's transgender athletes await potential impact of new Youngkin policy

The Virginia High School League says there have been no changes to its policy on transgender athletes while it waits for resolution on a new directive from Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin that, if allowed to stand, would potentially overturn existing rules.

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Bedford supervisors OK grant for 14 new school resource officers

BEDFORD - Bedford County is set to hire 14 new school resource officer positions following the county board of supervisors 6-1 vote Monday to approve a $1 million grant from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services. The grant of just more than $1,042,300 would fund SROs for the county's 13 elementary schools and Susie B.

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Don't miss these upcoming VSBA Events

VAcorp Cyber Liability Coverage webinar, Thursday, October 6, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.

Cyber threats continue to evolve, with no organization immune to cybercrime. In celebration of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, VAcorp is hosting a live Cyber Liability Coverage webinar on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. This webinar is open to VAcorp coverage program participants.This one-hour training program offers a basic introduction to the world of cyber liability coverage while focusing on the practical steps you can take as an organization to prepare and respond to a cyber event. 

2022 VSBA Fall Superintendent Evaluation Workshop, October 4, 2022

Are you prepared to evaluate your Superintendent? Are you familiar with the recently revised performance guidelines? Register now for the Superintendent Evaluation Workshop to learn more about the newly revised Guidelines for Uniform Performance Standards and Evaluation Criteria for Superintendents developed by the Virginia Department of Education.

2022 VSBA Budget Training Workshop, October 20, 2022

The Basics of Budgeting for Student Needs is a two-hour session designed to provide school board members and division superintendents with a general understanding of the essential elements of budgeting and allocating division resources in a strategically-focused manner that aligns with and supports the individual needs, goals and aspirations of students.

2022 VSBA Annual Convention, November 16-18 2022

VSBA’s Annual Convention is the celebratory end-of-year gathering that you do not want to miss out on! This event is the largest and most anticipated meeting of the year, which brings together over one thousand school board members, superintendents, and school division staff from across the state of Virginia.

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