VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

June 14, 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 wait is over for the 2023 Conference on Education Mini-Workshop presentations! Visit the VSBA website to view all titles of the Mini-Workshops and don’t forget to register with your local school board clerk today. Titles include Avoiding FOIA Pitfalls, Flying Unmanned Aircraft, Implementation of a Recovery Academy, Working for Your Future, and many more!

The conference will also feature the 2023 Virginia Teacher of the Year, Ms. Fabiana Parker from Spotsylvania County Public Schools, as well as award presentations for the VSBA Excellence in Workforce Readiness Awards, VSBA Food for Thought Awards, and VSBA 2023 Student Essay Scholarship Awards.

Conference attendees will leave with many great insights and practical ideas.

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Robert Graham named PCPS superintendent

By PATRICK FORD patrick@southwesttimes.com Pulaski County Public Schools Thursday named Robert Graham as superintendent of schools. Graham previously served as superintendent of Radford City Public Schools.

Dr. Oskar Scheikl given recognition at final school board meeting

Dr. Scheikl announced in Sept 2022 that he would be retiring at the end of this school year.

Virginia Beach school board passes resolution impacting LGBTQ+ students

The Virginia Beach City Public School Board on Monday night voted on policies that impact LGBTQ+ students.

School divisions use COVID-19 relief funds to offer expanded summer school

Richmond-area school divisions continue to offer beefed-up summer school programming, using federal COVID-19 relief funds in an effort to catch up students who suffered academically during the pandemic.

Virginia Beach names acting superintendent

VBCPS Chief of Staff Dr. Donald Robertson was named acting superintendent at Monday's meeting of the Virginia Beach School Board.

Albemarle schools float reforms to close achievement gap between races

Superintendent says division is not providing all the necessary resources needed to empower students of color.

Financial literacy programs earn PCHS top 100 ranking

Patrick County High School (PCHS) was recognized for its financial literacy certification assessment.

Galileo Magnet HS students receive their degrees, celebrate more than $1.5M in scholarships

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Don't miss our next VSBA event

2023 Conference on Education, July 13, 2023, Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa at Short Pump

Join us for the 38th Annual VSBA Conference on Education, commencing with a keynote address by Ms. Fabiana Parker, the 2023 Virginia Teacher of the Year. Following Ms. Parker's presentation, we have VACORP assisting us in presenting the prestigious 2023 Excellence in Workforce Readiness Awards. Next, leaders from various school divisions across Virginia will convene to participate in a range of engaging mini-workshops. These workshops will showcase successful practices implemented in Virginia's school divisions, offering valuable insights and strategies for all attendees. After the roundtable presentations, participants will have the opportunity to partake in optional regional meeting. During the lunch break, we will announce the winners of the annual VSBA Food for Thought 2023 awards. Additionally, we are privileged to have recipients of the 2023 Student Essay Scholarship address the audience.

Don't miss out! Register today to secure your spot and be a part of the 38th Annual VSBA Conference on Education.

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