VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

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May 30, 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. Click the underlined headlines to view the articles.

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The 2023 School Law Conference kicks off with a presentation from the Division of Public Safety Training and the Virginia Center for School and Campus Safety on preventative behavioral threat assessment in an educational setting. Following this presentation is a session on special education. Next, hear about teachers’ free speech rights after the Supreme Court Case Kennedy v. Bremerton School District. To close out, there will be a legislative update from the VSBA Legislative Team. Register Today!

Breaking down the Virginia Department of Education report on student behavior

VIRGINIA - Wednesday marks the one-year anniversary of a school shooting in Uvalde, where 19 children and two adults were killed. With concerning numbers of school shootings and threats not only in our region but around the U.S., 10 News is digging into the data of the most recent school threat statistics.

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Virginia High celebrates class of 2023

BRISTOL, Va. - Cheers, shouts and applause came from every corner of the Bearcat Den on Friday as Virginia High School's 153-member graduating class celebrated during its commencement ceremony. The seniors, who endured a global pandemic for some half their time in high school and other challenges during their four years, had much to celebrate.

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Henrico schools will get weapon scanners as early as upcoming year

Gift this article Share this article paywall-free. Weapon scanners will soon be phased in at all Henrico County public schools after the system has faced struggles with weapons being found on campuses.

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Va. Senate District 1 candidates sound off on education issues

WINCHESTER - Eight Republican candidates seeking the GOP nomination in Virginia's Senate District 1 race sounded off on a variety of issues during a Frederick County Republican Committee forum Tuesday night.

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School Board Adopts New Student Protective Order Policy

In a 7-0-2 vote Tuesday, the School Board enacted a new policy that outlines guidelines for student protective orders and the duty of school administrators when one is received.

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Afghan students find refuge at small school in Tappahannock

Gift this article TAPPAHANNOCK - They've known the terror of having a gun pointed in their faces, the crushing sorrow of having their rights taken, the heartbreak of having their futures stolen.

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Rockingham County School Board names Dr. Larry Shifflett as next superintendent

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - The Rockingham County School Board held a special meeting on Friday at the Massanutten Technical Center to announce the school division's new superintendent. After months of searching the board decided to promote from within naming Assistant Superintendent of Innovation and Learning Dr. Larry Shifflett as Rockingham County Public Schools' next superintendent.

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A century of celebration: Handley holds its 100th commencement

WINCHESTER - Handley High School's Class of 2023 secured its place in local history Friday night as its 308 members became the 100th group of students to graduate since the educational facility opened in September 1923.

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Fauquier schools delaying implementation of social-emotional learning curriculum, opt for alternatives

The Fauquier County School Board says it is no longer considering the web-based, social-emotional learning curriculum Second Step for approval in middle schools.

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Elite High School's Admissions Plan May Face Supreme Court Test

The justices will soon rule on race-conscious admissions plans at Harvard and U.N.C. A new appeals court case asks whether schools can use race-neutral tools to achieve racial diversity.

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Don't miss our next VSBA event

2023 School Law Conference, June 2, 2023, Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa at Short Pump 

The 2023 School Law Conference kicks off with a presentation from the Division of Public Safety Training and the Virginia Center for School and Campus Safety on preventative behavioral threat assessment in an educational setting. Following this presentation is a session on special education. Next, hear about teachers’ free speech rights after the Supreme Court Case Kennedy v. Bremerton School District. To close out, there will be a legislative update from the VSBA Legislative Team. Register Today!

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