Virginia Daily Education News

VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

Wednesday, June 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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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!

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Spotsylvania County names Dr. Clint Mitchell as next superintendent

The Spotsylvania County School Board has named their next superintendent during a Monday school board meeting.

PGCPS, Prince George County School Board Celebrates Latest Graduates of Higher Education Professional Development Programs

Partnership with William & Mary, Longwood University Gives Staff Learning Opportunities

Chesterfield County Public Schools free meals begin

Chesterfield County Public Schools (CCPS) is offering free breakfast and lunch four days a week through July 18.As part of the Summer Food Service Program, 21 CCPS school sites and nine other community sites.

Franklin High School restrooms to be renovated this year

The Franklin City Public Schools maintenance team will be undertaking the task of renovating each restroom at Franklin High School, aiming to have the project completed prior to Thanksgiving break.

Williamsburg-James City County School Board approves cafeteria expansion, transportation contract

The Williamsburg-James City County School Board last week approved a cafeteria expansion at Jamestown High School and solidified a plan to have enough bus drivers for the next school year.

State Board of Education restores defunct charter school committee

The Virginia Board of Education has revived its defunct charter school standing committee for the first time in more than eight years.

School Board Members Back Plan For Diabetes Monitoring

Parents asking that school nurses be permitted to monitor children with Type 1 Diabetes using apps won support from School Board members during a June 20 Student Services Committee meeting.

APS students may get a second five-day weekend in November

Arlington students could be getting an additional five-day weekend this November. Proposed changes to the 2024-25 calendar would give Arlington Public Schools students off between Nov. 1 and Nov. 5, shortly before another five-day weekend for Thanksgiving the last week of November.

HCPS Picks New Finance Director

Harrisonburg City Public Schools will have new leaders coming into the new school year, including a new executive director of finance, principal of Skyline Middle School and director of Harrisonburg

School board approves revised budget

The Patrick County School Board approved its revised fiscal year 2024-25 budget at a meeting on Thursday, June 13. Schools Superintendent Jason Wood said the revised budget sees an increase of Required Local Effort (RLE) and Required Local Match (RLM) of $225,806 from the county to the school system.

Join us for a FREE series of insightful webinars designed to educate school board members on various advocacy topics. This series offers participants the opportunity to:

Learn about VSBA's legislative efforts
Understand how local boards can advocate with their legislative delegation
Gain an overview of Virginia's lawmaking process

VSBA's Director of Legislative Services, J.T. Kessler will guide you through these sessions, providing new insights into advocacy and the roles of Virginia's state government that impact school boards in the Commonwealth.

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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.

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