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Friday, January 26, 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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'Lots of little things' made the difference in Montrose Elementary becoming fully accredited

Dr. Cassandra Willis has a full roster of activities to motivate her students - monthly attendance celebrations, a holiday "pop-up shop," book vending machines, and a school-wide kickball game with a professional kickball player.

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Students Walk-Out, Community Members Speak Up Against Book Removals

PENN LAIRD In the days after the Rockingham County School Board voted to temporarily remove a list of 57 books from library shelves, Spotswood High School senior Chloe Leach said

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Bedford County Public schools superintendent set to leave this summer

Bedford County Public Schools (BCPS) Superintendent Dr. Marc Bergin will leave the school division at the end of the 2023/2024 school year, which is when his contract is up, according to county school officials.

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Virginia leaders, including AG Miyares, discuss fentanyl crisis in Prince William County

As Virginia works to combat the fentanyl crisis, the top prosecutor in the commonwealth spent Tuesday evening in Prince William County to discuss the problem and what can be done.

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Manassas School Board approves funds to correct experience-based pay scale for teachers

The Manassas City School Board voted Jan. 9 to approve funds allocated by the Manassas City Council for use as teacher compensation toward correcting pay step placement of certified teachers.

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Chesapeake SSO, student help save young boy from choking

A situation that could've turned out much worse ended with so many people being thankful for the quick action of a school staff member and one really great friend.

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Lt. Governor Earle-Sears pushes school choice bills that are unlikely to get much Democratic support

Spotsylvania County Delegate Phillip Scott is carrying a pair of bills that would offer funding for private school and home-schooled students.

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Virginia legislation would require school bathroom checks every 30 minutes - Virginia Mercury

Under the bill, schools could be required to have an employee check every bathroom every half-hour to ensure students are safe.

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School choice advocates push for education savings accounts in Virginia, Dems say they're bad for public schools

The proposal would allow parents who meet certain income criteria to use state money that would otherwise go to their child's public school for alternative education expenses, such as private school and home-schooling.

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House committee rejects bill to block kids from going on social media after midnight

Del. Ellen Campbell, R-Rockbridge County, had proposed minors' access to social media apps be restricted when they should be sleeping.

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The VSBA Government Relations team is also updating the VSBA Legislative Update Blog. You can click below to view the blog and stay up-to-date throughout the session.

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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.


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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.


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