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Friday, November 10, 2023

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Danville Public Schools launches Take Off! with DPS as part of Governor Younkin's All In initiative

The four-pronged approach focuses on identifying students who are at risk and providing them with personalized learning support.

What's next for the Augusta County School Board?

"The new board member will be attending A number of orientations to familiar herself with the Augusta County school system, with all the different departments," said Wells.

Voters also approved a $435 million school bond referendum

Voters also approved a $435 million school bond referendum that will fund construction and renovation projects and the installation of security vestibules.

Bolen teaches active attacker familiarization

As part of school safety awareness, students in Greg Bolen's Criminal Justice Class at Carroll County High School recently conducted an active attacker familiarization session.

Monticello High School staff awarded for improving students' reading comprehension

Three reading interventionists at Monticello High School are receiving the Game Changer Award for their work to improve students' reading and comprehension skills.

Study Finds Challenges, Support For Harrisonburg MENA Students

Harrisonburg City Public Schools serves around 6,000 students, almost half of whom were born outside the U.S., and students who have been resettled to the area can face a number

AHPS Creates Friendly Rivalries to Boost Attendance - The Virginian Review

LOW MOOR - As part of its ongoing efforts to address chronic absenteeism, Alleghany Highlands Public School has launched a friendly competition among schools.

Montgomery Co. school leaders work to support community after two high school students found dead

Two Blacksburg High School students are dead after an apparent murder-suicide, and school leaders are working to support the community.

Fairfax County Investing in Electric School Buses

Fairfax County is taking more steps into the electric vehicle world with a fleet of electric school buses to join the mix, taking another step away from the internal combustion engine.

Henrico School board members unveil recent changes to its plan for next year

Henrico School board members are meeting tonight to discuss the best way to move the county and its students forward. Board members will go over a detailed plan they have to fast track the school d...

Don’t miss out on VSBA’s Annual Convention, the celebratory end-of-year gathering! The Annual Convention is being held this year November 15-17 at the Williamsburg Lodge in Williamsburg, Virginia. This event is the largest meeting of the year, which brings together over one thousand school board members, superintendents, and school division staff from across the state of Virginia. Over the three day convention, attendees will hear from three different general session speakers, choose from over forty-five hot topic break-out sessions pertinent to public education issues, have the opportunity to meet with businesses dedicated to serving schools, and much more.

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Don't miss our next VSBA Event

November 15-17, 2023 - VSBA Annual Convention

Don’t miss out on VSBA’s Annual Convention, the celebratory end-of-year gathering! This event is the largest meeting of the year, which brings together over one thousand school board members, superintendents, and school division staff from across the state of Virginia. Over the three day convention, attendees will hear from three different general session speakers, choose from over forty-five hot topic break-out sessions pertinent to public education issues, have the opportunity to meet with businesses dedicated to serving schools, and much more.

Location: Williamsburg Lodge

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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