Virginia Daily Education News

VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

Tuesday, August 1, 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.

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Listen to episode 50 of the VSBA School Board News podcast as guest Mike Rezac, Risk Control Consultant for VAcorp joins Gina Patterson, VSBA Executive Director. VAcorp is the largest self-insurance risk pool for public sector entities in the Commonwealth, and they cover 132 school divisions statewide.

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School division is largest district in Virginia with 100% participation in Kids Heart Challenge program

The American Heart Association presented Stafford County Public Schools with the Heart of Gold School District award for its participation in the school-based Kids Heart Challenge program.

Catlett no longer 'acting' CCPS superintendent

BERRYVILLE - It's official: Rick Catlett is superintendent of the Clarke County Public Schools on a permanent basis.

Buckingham Schools receive grant for its automotive program - Farmville

The automotive program is growing and developing in Buckingham County schools, thanks to some recent help.

Longtime coach, educator Martin honored

Great Bridge wrestling is known as one of the best programs in the state. That success started with Wayne Martin.

High school students encouraged to take jobs in manufacturing at hands-on summer camp

The annual STIHL Manufacturing Technology Summer Camp returned for the first time since the COVID pandemic. This is its ninth year.

Hampton middle schoolers build and drive solar go-karts

The project was one of many hands-on experiences students enjoyed during the school division's summer enrichment program.

Petersburg Schools hosting school beautification day at Pleasants Lane Elementary

According to Petersburg City Schools, volunteers will be painting, organizing, cleaning and planting at the school, volunteers will also be fed.

Back-to-School Bash helps Waynesboro families gear up for class

WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) - All hands are on deck to get kids back to school prepared. Waynesboro Public Schools’ Back-to-School bash is about being a hub of everything families need from fresh styles to toiletries.

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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