VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

Friday, August 26, 2022

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Henrico County Public Schools 95% staffed with 175 instructional vacancies

With the first day of classes approaching for Henrico County Public Schools students, 95% of instructional positions are staffed with 175 vacancies, according to school officials. Henrico Superintendent Amy Cashwell announced at Thursday's school board work session that every class will be covered by a qualified adult Monday - whether that's a permanent substitute teacher, daily substitute or temporary reassignment.

Richmond superintendent says students actually showed growth in learning

RICHMOND, Va. - Richmond Superintendent Jason Kamras is firing back with his initial analysis of SOL data arguing they show growth, after some school board members called the system's SOL results a "failure."

Rocktown High School construction progressing on schedule

Back in January 2020, ground was broken on the new Rocktown High School in Harrisonburg. The construction was put on hold for 15 months during the pandemic before resuming last June. Over a year later major progress has been made and the school is on track to open in the fall of 2024.

Fairfax school board hopefuls apologize after laughing at student

Two community members who have said theyintend to run for seats on the Fairfax County School Board have apologized after laughing at footage of a student singing and playing the national anthem at a school board meeting.

Virginia NAACP leading effort to have elected school boards

The state NAACP chapter will lead an effort to transition some appointed school boards in Virginia to elected ones - starting with Hanover's. Robert Barnette, president of the Virginia NAACP, announced the "Why We Can't Wait" campaign at a press conference in Hanover County on Wednesday.

Carroll's first student school board | Carroll News

Two local students were recognized at the Carroll County Public School Board's August 9 meeting as the first student school board members. CCHS Seniors Jessica Bowman and Ashlee Vaughn were formally recognized by the board at the start of the meeting. Bowman is a Carroll County High School senior.

Arlington school system ramps up hotline as start of school approaches

Acknowledging that the personal touch sometimes trumps high tech, Arlington school officials are encouraging parents to pick up the phone and reach out if they have questions that they can't get answered. The Arlington Public Schools' family-information line is operational at (703) 228-8000 as the start to school approaches.

Loudoun County opens new eco-friendly school as more than 84,000 students return Thursday

Thursday is back to school for Loudoun County Public Schools.

Albemarle schools cope with delayed arrival of students

Nearly 1,400 of 13,500 Albemarle County Public Schools students, or more than 10 percent, will arrive at school and leave school late due to the bus driver shortage, according to a survey conducted by ACPS Public Affairs.

Revamped Salem High School is nearly complete

When students return to Salem High School on Monday, they will be in a more relaxed and secure environment, according to school officials. The school is in the final stages of a multi-year, renovation which was geared towards making the school built in 1977 more conducive to what is needed for learning in 2022, according to Principal Scott Habeeb.

Don't miss these upcoming VSBA Events

2022 VSBA Paid Webinar Series: Skills for Leaders

Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) is offering a webinar series to assist school board members, superintendents, and administrators in improving their leadership skills. Dr. Noal Cochran, our dynamic speaker, at the VSBA Conference on Education introduced this series with his keynote presentation, “Worry 'Bout Dem Der Gators in Da Water”— An Introduction to Leadership. This session is designed to help leaders identify their feelings and understand the connection to emotional responses from others. Attendees will learn the dynamics that motivate success and takeaway skills that can be directly applied to effective leadership.

2022 VSBA Legislative Advocacy Conference, September 22, 2022

Now, more than ever, school board member voices need to be heard! The stakes for public education have never been greater and school board members must be prepared to advocate effectively for public schools. Join VSBA at our 2022 Legislative Advocacy Conference where you 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 the Virginia Literacy Act, cyber security reporting requirements, a glimpse into how current events will influence the direction of the 2023 General Assembly, and much more.

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