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VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

Friday, June 21, 2024

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Join us for the 39th annual VSBA Conference on Education! We’re kicking things off with none other than the respected founder and CEO of G’Cubed, Inc., Mr. Vernon Green Jr. Mr. Green will be speaking on the topic and importance of cybersecurity. Also in attendance will be the 2025 Teacher of the Year, Avanti Yamamoto. The first 10 workshop topics have been released! Click the button below for more information, how to register, and the first 10 topics. Get ready to connect, collaborate, and conquer as we chart the course for a brighter future together!

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Few friends, online classes: Prince William Co. graduates detail challenges of starting high school during pandemic

Two Prince William County, Virginia, students remember what it was like to start high school in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic.

ACHS students compete at Central VA Welding Wars

Five Appomattox County High School Agricultural Fabrication students competed in the Central Virginia Welding Wars on April 26.

Richards reappointed to four more years as HCPS Superintendent

The board voted unanimously to renew Richards' contract at Tuesday night's work session, which will keep the Superintendent on through 2028.

Richmond Public Schools launches new site page providing more details into clear backpack protocol

Richmond Public School officials have created a new site page geared with information about the new clear backpack protocol.

Greene School Board tackles myriads of crucial topics

Wednesday evening, Greene County School Board members convened to discuss a myriad of crucial topics ranging from policy updates to enhancing teacher support and student performance.

High school wins first place in state program

Halifax County High School won first place in a state program - Arrive Alive - It's a Whole Vibe initiative - to educate students about driver and passenger safety.

Meet Stafford County's interim superintendent: board's decision and next steps

During a meeting on Tuesday, the school board unanimously voted to appoint Chris R. Fulmer as the acting superintendent.

Nelson High School's FFCLA is going to nationals

Nelson County High School's Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FFCLA) are going to Seattle in July to attend nationals.

Improvement projects, school lunches dominate school board meeting

The students may be away, but Fluvanna County Public Schools are buzzing with activity. "A lot of people ask, 'So you get all summer off?'" Executive Director Don Stribling joked as he presented updates to the School Board at its meeting on Wednesday (June 12).

PCPS names new Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, Accountability and Innovation

Page County Public Schools issued a letter from Dr. Antonio Fox on Monday announcing the hiring of Dr. Bryan Huber as the next Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, Accountability and Innovation.

Correction

In Wednesday’s Daily News there was an older article from Mecklenburg County Public Schools inadvertently included in the news clippings. We sincerely apologize for this oversight

Listen to Episode 63 of the Virginia School Board News Podcast. In this episode, VSBA Executive Director Gina Patterson is joined by Lesley Rigney, VSBA Director of Legal and Policy Services. Gina and Lesley have an insightful conversation on the Policy Services provided by the VSBA to its member school boards.

Click here to listen to Episode 63!

Don't miss our next VSBA Event

Tuesday, July 23 - 2024 VSBA Conference on Education

Join us for the 39th annual VSBA Conference on Education! We’re kicking things off with none other than the respected founder and CEO of G’Cubed, Inc., Mr. Vernon Green Jr. Mr. Green will be speaking on the topic and importance of cybersecurity. Brace yourselves for an inspiring presentation that will set the tone for an enriching conference experience. Also in attendance will be 2025 Virginia Teacher of the Year, Avanti Yamamoto.

Attendees will also have a chance to visit with a few of VSBA's Business Affiliates during the Affiliate Tradeshow. The presentation of the 2024 Excellence in Workforce Readiness Awards, 2024 Food for Thought Awards, and the 2024 Student Essay Contest Award will be named while lunch concludes.

But there is so much more! Attendees will be able to travel from table to table for different mini workshops showcasing the best practices that have propelled Virginia's school divisions to success.

Get ready to connect, collaborate, and conquer as we chart the course for a brighter future together!

Date: July 23, 2024

Location: Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa at Short Pump

Registration: Please reach out to your school division clerk to register for this event.

Click here for more information.

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