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Monday, June 13, 2022

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Cole named new Northampton Superintendent - Shore Daily News

Northampton County Schools announced Thursday evening Associate Superintendent Jaime D. Cole will be the next Superintendent of Schools. Her new position will be effective July 1, 2022. With more than 23 years of experience in education, Cole previously served as a superintendent, associate superintendent, principal, assistant principal, academic instructional coach, and an elementary and special education teacher.

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RCPS School Board Ahead Of General Assembly Literacy Mandate

Rockingham County Public Schools has found itself ahead of the game when it comes to literacy, and the School Board will hear a presentation on new General Assembly legislation at a meeting on Monday. Recently, the General Assembly passed legislation on structured literacy that must be implemented by all school divisions beginning with the 2024-25 school year.

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Bayside High student dies after collapsing during conditioning

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) - A Bayside High School student died after collapsing during conditioning Wednesday. Bayside principal Troy Walton shared the news with the school community on Thursday in a statement, saying: "The Bayside High School staff is deeply affected by this tragic loss and we know that our students and community will be equally affected.

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Hanover County Public Schools rewrites proposed student code of conduct change after concerns raised

HANOVER COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) - Hanover County Public Schools has removed language from a proposed change to its student code of conduct regarding demonstrations that one parent called "unconstitutional" and "un-American" when it was first presented to the School Board.

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Lynchburg City Schools transportation employees seek to collectively bargain

An overwhelming majority of Lynchburg City Schools transportation employees have made their voices heard, signing authorization cards with the desire to collectively bargain with the school board.

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Alexandria Schools Superintendent Gregory Hutchings Jr. to resign

Placeholder while article actions load Alexandria City Public Schools Superintendent Gregory C. Hutchings Jr. will resign from his position at the end of the summer, the school district announced Friday.

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Massaponax High School & Germanna graduate named Virginia Elementary School Counselor of the Year

On her first day in Mike Shirazi's Math 01 class at Germanna Community College, Holly Guelig approached the professor. "There's something wrong with my brain,'" Guelig told Shirazi. "I love school and I'll work really hard, but for some reason, math concepts just don't stick."

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Prince George HS to leave seat at graduation for late student following community push back

PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, Va. (WWBT) - Hundreds across Prince George were outraged after a family was shocked and devastated to learn their son, who died of brain cancer, may not be honored at what would have been his senior graduation. On Thursday, Prince George High School officials said there would be an open seat in his honor.

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G.W. Carver Elementary School surprises teacher with Virginia-theme vacation

Salem, Va. - G.W. Carver Elementary School in Salem surprised a teacher with a vacation. Terri Vangelos' name was submitted through the Virginia Lottery's 'Thank a Teacher' campaign. She was one of four winners selected from almost 6,000 entries. "It is exciting," said Vangelos, a librarian.

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Southwest, central Virginia high schools, middle schools win teen driver safety campaign challenge

(WFXR) - Several southwest and central high schools and middle schools are being recognized for their efforts to bring awareness about driver and passenger safety. It was part of the Arrive Alive: Buckle Up and Slow Down campaign put together by Youth of Virginia Speak Out About Traffic Safety (YOVASO), the Virginia State Police (VSP), the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) High Safety Office, and State Farm.

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