Virginia Daily Education News

VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

Monday, August 7, 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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New Franklin County superintendent Siers gets set for new school year

New Franklin County Superintendent of Schools Kevin Siers prepares for the start of the new school year next week.

Bedford County Schools invest half a million in safety upgrades ahead of new academic year

In less than two weeks, Bedford County students will be heading back to the classroom for another full year of learning, and school and county leaders are working to ensure that all students staff and faculty are safe when they return.

From principal's office to Mrs. America stage for Virginia educator - WTOP News

When students return to classrooms, area educator Ingrid Bynum will have an award-winning "what I did this summer" story to share,

Virginians to miss tax-free school shopping as budget impasse drags on

The first weekend in August usually means tax-free shopping for school supplies in Virginia, but not this year. Lawmakers forgot to include a bill allowing it.

Pittsylvania County Schools make changes for upcoming school year

Each elementary school has brand new STEM labs where students can get hands on learning about coding, engineering, and robotics.

NCHS wins state award for high test scores

Nelson County High School is among 48 Virginia schools to win the Virginia Board of Education's 2022-23 Highest Achievement Award.

New emails shed light on Virginia learning grant program issues; thousands of parents receive rejections

Internal emails from the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) shed light on the problems with the Virginia Learning Acceleration Grant program and how state leaders scrambled to respond.

Arlington Public Schools ahead of schedule in hiring teachers, but still has over 60 vacancies - WTOP News

Arlington Public Schools has over 60 teaching vacancies to fill, as school leaders across the D.C. area work to ensure every classroom has an educator by the first day of classes.

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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