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Wednesday, June 12, 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!

Augusta County adds human trafficking component to family life curriculum; Staunton, Waynesboro may follow

With changes in the SOLs, Augusta County adopted a new component on human trafficking to its family life curriculum. Staunton and Waynesboro are considering doing the same.

Loudoun School Is VA's First Traditional High School To Earn STEM Certification

Loudoun County High School Leads Way With STEM Certification - Ashburn, VA - Briar Woods High School is the first traditional high school in Virginia to receive Cognia's STEM certification.

Christiansburg Middle School's 'Off and Away' rule could be a good sign for new MCPS phone policy

Montgomery County Public School Board will vote on a new cell phone policy in mid-June.

Here's what Chesterfield County would like to see in its next superintendent

Chesterfield Public Schools has officially started the search for the district's next superintendent.

Henrico Schools to enforce stricter consequences for cell phone violations

The Henrico School Board approved several changes to the division's Code of Student Conduct at a meeting June 6, which outline more specific and stricter consequences for students breaking cell phone policies.

Richmond Schools receives letter seeking millions in damages over deadly graduation day shooting

Graduate Shawn Jackson, 18, was one of seven people shot in Monroe Park on June 6, 2023 when gunfire erupted shortly following Huguenot High School's commencement ceremony at the Altria Theater.

York County: School board group threatened board member ahead of vote

York County says it has cut financial ties with a right-wing school board organization after the group threatened a school board member ahead of a major recent vote.

Hanover County School Board to discuss student-use of cellphones, school leaders recommend policy revisions

The discussion about whether to ban students' use of cellphones during the school day will continue during the Hanover County Public School Board's meeting Tuesday evening.

School Board passes $826 million budget, falling short of some officials' ambitions

The Arlington School Board has unanimously passed an $826 million budget that, in the view of several board members, fails to accomplish key goals.

Pathway Induction Program Celebrated

Westmoreland County Public Schools uses the "Pathway Induction Program" to mentor new instructors in the teaching profession.

Applications for the VSBA Recognition Awards are still open and the deadline has been extended to August 2, 2024! Click the links below for more information on each award.

Click here for more info on the Board of Distinction Award

Click here for more info on School Board of the Year Award

Click here for more info on School Board Member of the Year Award

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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