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Tuesday, February 13, 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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Students cheer on adapted curriculum players at LCHS

Louisa County High School is bringing its best chants to cheer on adapted curriculum students. The annual Lions Together Basketball Game was held at the school Friday, Feb. 9.

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Bedford County Public Schools begins its process to bring in the division's next superintendent

The Bedford County School Board announced during a meeting Thursday night the timeline for hiring its next superintendent.

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Smyth students take part in All-District Honors Band; 2 will compete for state band

Students from five Smyth County schools earned a chair in the 2024 All-District Honors Band. Now, two county students will audition for the state band.

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Jamestown High School Nest Program Builds Comradery, Leadership and Positive School Culture | Williamsburg Yorktown Daily

WILLIAMSBURG - Jamestown High School is focusing on improving school outcomes with its new Nest system. Each student, faculty, and staff member at Jamestown is assigned to one of five "nests" at the...

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Waynesboro School Board meeting on Tuesday night to include 'trial run' of Owl cameras


On Tuesday, a series of Owls will be at the Waynesboro School Board meeting. In this case, it won’t be birds. The Owls will be a series of cameras set up to do a test of recording and broadcasting meetings to make them more accessible to parents and citizens who are unable to attend.

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HHS Electric Vehicle Team To Compete In Abu Dhabi

When the Harrisonburg High School Electric Vehicle Team found out they were invited to travel to Abu Dhabi to compete in the 2024 UAE Electric Vehicle Grand Prix, they were

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Henrico Schools will implement new K-5 literacy curriculum, middle school reading intervention class in fall 2024

Henrico Schools elementary students will have a new reading curriculum starting this fall, when all Virginia school divisions are required to implement the Virginia Literacy Act.

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Salary Increases In Proposed Schools Budget In Prince William Co.

Salary Increases In Proposed Schools Budget In Prince William Co. - Manassas, VA - Salary increases are a key part of the increase in the Prince William County Public Schools budget proposal.

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"Taking care of our people" is a major focus in Norfolk Superintendent's 2025 budget

The plan highlights 5 priorities and addresses major challenges the Division currently faces. The new budget would increase 12% from last year's budget.

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School Librarians Won't Be Adding Books To Shelves Until Board Sets New Policy

Rockingham County Public Schools librarians will no longer be able to add books to school libraries until the county school board creates new policies for adding and reviewing books in

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Don't miss our next VSBA Event

February 27, 2024 - Title IX Workshop

During the initial part of the workshop, participants will delve into the fundamentals of Title IX, adopt best practices related to Title IX policies, and explore recent case law pertaining to sexual harassment of students, gender discrimination, and employee training requirements. Attendees will leave armed with tools to identify, prevent, and investigate claims of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.


In the latter half of the workshop, Sands Anderson will deliver the mandated training for Investigators and Decision-Makers, offering board members insight into these crucial roles. The federal Title IX Regulations, effective since August 2020, necessitate basic training for school division employees. Moreover, “Level II” training is mandated for professionals assuming the roles of Investigators and Decision-Makers as per the Regulations. This segment of the workshop will not only cover the foundational training but will also concentrate on specific areas required for this subset of professionals. Topics include proper investigation techniques, maintaining impartiality, relevance considerations, the integration of technology in hearings (if conducted), and understanding the scope of divisions’ educational programs. This second half is tailored to fulfill the Level II training requirements.


Location: VSBA Office or Virtual

Registration: Please reach out to your school division clerk to register for this event. For affiliate members, please reach out to Mikaela Coffey for registration at mikaela@vsba.org


March 5, 2024 - 2024 Spring Superintendent Evaluation Workshop

This workshop is designed to provide small group support to superintendents and board members responsible for assessing and updating their evaluation model. Participants will have the opportunity to review the guidelines in detail and then use them as they draft their own models. Individual consultation and support will be available throughout the session as participants work on their revisions.


Location: VSBA Office or Virtual

Registration: Please reach out to your school division clerk to register for this event. For affiliate members, please reach out to Mikaela Coffey for registration at mikaela@vsba.org


Saturday, March 23, 2024 - 2024 March Hot Topic Conference

Join VSBA for an Extraordinary Saturday Hot Topic Conference at the Williamsburg Lodge! We’ve listened to the needs of our valued membership and are thrilled to invite you to wake up with VSBA on a Saturday for an unforgettable day of growth and connection. This conference introduces you to “The Trust Edge Experience,” a trusted methodology employed by name-brand companies worldwide. Discover how it empowers organizations to cultivate high-performing teams while establishing a common language that enhances connection, clarifies objectives, and boosts productivity.


Location: Williamsburg Lodge

Registration: Please reach out to your school division clerk to register for this event. For affiliate members, please reach out to Mikaela Coffey for registration at mikaela@vsba.org

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