VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

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June 2, 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!

Buckingham County school board certified as 'Master Board'

Published 10:16 pm Friday, May 26, 2023 The Buckingham County School Board has earned the title of a Virginia School Board Association "Master Board". This happened after the group attended four professional development sessions, totaling over 25 hours, between February and May 15.

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City gives BB&T chiller to schools

Martinsville City Schools received an early summer gift from the City of Martinsville on Wednesday. As soon as the clouds lifted and the sun came out Wednesday morning, a large crane from Guy M.

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DUFFEY RECEIVES HCHS PRINCIPAL'S AWARD - SoVaNOW: Home of The News & Record and The Mecklenburg Sun

As the Class of 2023 at Halifax County High School prepares to graduate, local police are urging motorists to use extra caution Saturday, June 10, when HCHS will host its commencement program. The South Boston Police Department issued an advisory Wednesday asking motorists to drive carefully that day to make graduation a safe event for everyone.

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Prince William County Public Schools considering changes to grading system

After about a decade of standards-based grading in Prince William County Schools, big changes could be on the way. The school division is starting a review of its countywide grading practices, with some officials saying the current standards-based method has been unevenly applied and is not working as intended.

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City Council announces 17 interviewees for school board seats, could add more during next meeting

Gift this article Share this article paywall-free. Lynchburg City Council is beginning to announce interviewees for three seats on the Lynchburg City School Board that are set to expire on June 30, closing the application portion of the process during its most recent meeting.

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Fairfax Schools removes mentions of race in ads for college prep program

Fairfax County Public Schools removed mentions of race from materials advertising a college preparation program after the state attorney general warned the marketing was "illegal discrimination." The move comes after Attorney General Jason S. Miyares (R) demanded Cooper Middle School retract an email sent to parents earlier this year about theCollege Partnership Program seeking to enroll students from underrepresented backgrounds.

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Reams Road Elementary School students add their magic touch to Disney's Aladdin

Gift this article For a Chesterfield school, one of their wishes was granted by Aladdin, literally. Students at Reams Road Elementary this week presented their first public performance of "Aladdin KIDS," showing off their newfound skills as singers, actors and producers.

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Waynesboro student's family given diploma two years after his death

Jacob Robertson loved playing baseball and spending time with his family and friends. The 15-year-old most wanted to graduate from Waynesboro High School, buy a car and leave the area for a new start, according to his mother, Jessica Diacont. But those dreams were crushed in March 2021 when his mother found him unconscious.

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Procurement alliance seeks to halt current Roanoke school headquarters project

The Virginia Contractor Procurement Alliance believes Roanoke City Public Schools approach to finding a contractor for its Campbell Avenue building renovation is unfair and will add unnecessary expense to the project. A letter from a lawyer representing the alliance was sent to school and city leaders and it asks that the current project be halted and rebid.

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There were 108 copies of the titles removed this spring from Spotsylvania school libraries

Gift this article Share this article paywall-free. Spotsylvania County Public Schools Superintendent Mark Taylor ordered 14 titles be banned from school libraries in March. In total, 108 books were taken off the shelves.

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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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