VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

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 us for a day of enlightenment and collaboration at the Virginia School Boards Association Hybrid School Law Conference. Our lineup of speakers will dive into relevant topics in education law, providing valuable insights for legal professionals, school board members, and policymakers alike.

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Former Ginter Park elementary renamed to honor school's first Black teacher, principal

Frances W. McClenney's daughter said she faced threats for working at the school. Relatives, friends and neighbors gathered along Chamberlayne Avenue on Tuesday to honor Frances W. McClenney — who the former Ginter Park Elementary School has been renamed after.

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Hundreds of opportunities at Pipeline & Pathways career fair

Hundreds of ACPS seniors attend the Career & Community Fair hosted by UVA's Pipeline & Pathways.

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Art teacher at John F. Kennedy Middle School creates a fun, safe place for Suffolk students

It's not every day that you meet a hero in a classroom, but for students at John F. Kennedy Middle School in Suffolk, they've found that in their teacher Ms. Cummings.

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Students attend leadership conference in Virginia Beach

Youth from the Halifax County High School chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America - FCCLA - recently participated in a leadership training conference April 12-14 in Virginia

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Waynesboro Schools celebrates 'heart and soul of our educational community'


Waynesboro Schools' 2024 Teacher of the Year is Adreana Sprouse, a pre-K teacher at Wayne Hills Preschool Center. "For the Way you love," Debra Freeman, chair of the Waynesboro School Board, said in thanking the teachers.

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Williamsburg-James City County school division looks at implementing AI in teaching

Kristin Barr, the school division's supervisor of instructional technology, innovation, and information literacy, said recently the Virginia Department of Education has indicated that AI should be implemented across all subject areas.

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Superintendent shares eclipse teaching moment

As sky-watchers across the country debated over where to drive, hike or fly for the best view of last week’s historic solar eclipse, Dr. Serbrenia Sims quietly continued preparations to offer a rare opportunity for the Surry County Public School community to enjoy the phenomenon without even leaving the county.

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Culpeper high school students learn about adult responsibilities in annual event

A Circuit Court Judge, multiple lawyers, the Culpeper County Sheriff and the Town of Culpeper Chief of Police spoke to a crowd of Culpeper County High School students on April

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New HVAC, plumbing courses coming to Fauquier high schools

Beginning in fall, Fauquier County students will have the opportunity to enroll in HVAC Level 1 and Plumbing Level 1 courses, aimed at providing comprehensive training in the trades.

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Third graders in Charlottesville take a trip to CHS Urban Farm

All third graders in Charlottesville now have green thumbs after spending the day at Charlottesville High School's Urban Farm.

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Don't miss our next VSBA Event

Friday, May 31, 2024: School Law Conference


Join us for a day of enlightenment and collaboration at the Virginia School Boards Association Hybrid School Law Conference. Our lineup of speakers will dive into relevant topics in education law, providing valuable insights for legal professionals, school board members, and policymakers alike.


Date: May 31, 2024

Location: Hybrid - Richmond Marriott Short Pump

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

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