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Monday, January 15, 2024

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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Read Governor Youngkin's proclamation

Legislature asked to consider special community-building programs for middle-school kids

The program would teach rising eigth-graders skills in community engagement, workforce development and postsecondary education opportunities

Richmond middle school one of six area schools to start new phone-free pilot program

Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School is the first of six Richmond schools to go phone-free to during the school day as part of a pilot program.

Sandee Draper Express takes off - Farmville

Prince Edward County High School recently re-started a coffee cart program, renaming it "The Sandee Draper Express." The coffee cart was

Chesapeake schools plan to offer up to $4,000 bonus to bus drivers, custodians and nutrition workers

The division is proposing up to a $4,000 bonus for existing employees, and up to $2,000 for new hires.

County Model Policy Being Implemented Following Board Passage

Following the passage of the 2023 Model Policies at Monday night's school board meeting is asking teachers to complete a form identifying "any student on their roster who goes by

Winchester School Board member appointed to regional VSBA position

The Winchester School Board's Marie Imoh has been selected to serve as chair of the Valley Region for the Virginia School Boards Association, according to a Wednesday press release.

Charlottesville law enforcement reverses course: School district 'appropriately' handled sexual assault allegation

No details about the alleged assault have ever been made public.

Parental notification, Narcan policies among several bills Virginia lawmakers introduce to fight fentanyl crisis

In the first days of the 2024 Virginia General Assembly session, several lawmakers have proposed measures to help the Commonwealth in the fight against the fentanyl crisis.

Pulaski County Public Schools partner with tutoring service to recover learning lost

Pulaski County Public School officials have made it their mission to recover what learning was lost during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Botetourt County School Board hosts first in a series of town halls over school facilities

The town halls are meant to give the community a chance to speak about the future of school facilities.

Join us on January 22-23, 2024 for an exciting two-day journey at this year’s Capital Conference! We have an array of engaging sessions and discussions lined up to provide you with valuable insights into the 2024 General Assembly. Click below to visit our website for more information.

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Don't miss our next VSBA Event

January 22-23, 2024 - 2024 VSBA Capital Conference

Join us for an exciting two-day journey at this year’s Capital Conference! We have an array of engaging sessions and discussions lined up to provide you with valuable insights into the 2024 General Assembly.

Location: Delta Marriott Richmond or Virtual

Registration: Please reach out to your school division clerk to register for this event. For affiliate members, please reach out to Mikaela Coffey for registration at mikaela@vsba.org

January 23, 2024 - New School Board Member and Superintendent Orientation

There are few elected or appointed positions as crucial to the future of our communities as school board members. VSBA is here to empower you in your new role and ensure you hit the ground running. In addition to the core curriculum, our VSBA Annual New Member Orientation Training recognizes the importance of your individual voice and your role within a governance team. We believe that your unique perspectives and contributions are invaluable to the success of your local school board.

Location: Delta Marriott Richmond or Virtual

Registration: Please reach out to your school division clerk to register for this event. For affiliate members, please reach out to Mikaela Coffey for registration at mikaela@vsba.org

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