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VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

Monday, June 17, 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!

Click here for more information and on how to register!

'Super shocked' Virginia high school senior accepted to 4 military academies

Zach Wagner, class president and at the top of his class, began getting his appointments to the academies last August.

Arlington parents call for schools to adopt 'away for the day' cellphone policy

Some Arlington parents are urging the Virginia school district to adopt an "away for the day" policy for student cellphone use.

DRBA receives grant to help schools with Virginia Naturally

For the next two school years, the Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) will work with every elementary school in Franklin County, VA to become certified as Virginia Naturally (VAN) Schools, thanks to a grant from the Virginia Environmental Endowment (VEE).

Fairfax Co. adding 7 early release Mondays for elementary schoolers so teachers can finish required trainings

Fairfax County Public Schools is adding seven early release days to its elementary school calendar to the next school year so teachers can finish state training.

GCPS receives federal awards for 2024-25 school year

Greensville County public schools have received federal funding for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year.

Henry County to install weapons detectors at some schools

For now, the detectors will be placed at middle and high schools and will be used only for after-school activities and sporting events.

James Wood High School teacher wins $2,500 from Virginia Lottery

WINCHESTER - Playing the lottery is, well, a gamble. You never know if you'll win.

Northern Virginia public schools enforce new cellphone policy

Starting this fall, Stafford County Public Schools will enforce a new policy prohibiting students from using cellphones from the beginning to the end of the school day.

Feeding families, Virginia Beach City Public School Division rolls out the Summer EBT program

The division says its Sun Bucks program will help more than 20,000 students in Virginia Beach this summer.

Loudoun County schools eying private security guards over resource officers for elementary schools

Following a security panel's recommendation to add more security measures to Loudoun County elementary schools, Superintendent Aaron Spence sees school security officers (SSO's) as a more "prudent" choice than armed school resource officers (SRO's).

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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