Virginia Daily Education News

VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

Thursday, July 27, 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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Staunton River, Liberty high school projects under discussion among boards

Capital Improvement projects for Bedford County Public Schools was the topic of discussion last week during a joint committee meeting with members from the board of supervisors and school board, along with central office and county staff.

Elementary, high school students collaborate on history books

For the past seven years, two Loudoun County Public School teachers have created a unique collaboration between their fourth grade and twelfth grade classrooms. The two teachers also happen to

Henrico Schools to host Back-to-School Kickoff

Henrico County Public Schools will hold a division-wide "Back-to-School Kickoff" event Aug. 11 and 12 at Fairfield Middle School for all Henrico families. The event will feature both kid-friendly activities, such as a basketball tournament and a family festival, and opportunities for parents to talk with HCPS leaders and receive information about community resources.

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares speaks at school safety summit

Attorney General Jason Miyares spoke at the Virginia School Safety Training Forum where law enforcement and school staff from across the state discussed safe school.

Clarke County School Board welcomes Catlett, Seal in their new roles

BERRYVILLE - The new top administrators in Clarke County Public Schools (CCPS) took part Monday night in their first School Board meeting in their current roles.

Prince Edward broadcasting, nursing programs get funding help

Schools in Prince Edward County got some welcome funding help from the state this month, as the district received $125,000.

Spotsy School Board addresses safety, teaching positions and facility use

The School Board approved the temporary reclassification of an additional 30 full-time teaching positions to interim teachers.

Va. school sports authority to maintain policy allowing trans students on sports teams

The Virginia High School League plans to keep a policy that allows students to play on the sports team that matches their gender identity with an approved appeal.

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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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