Virginia Daily Education News

VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

Tuesday, June 25, 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!

Click here for more information and on how to register!

After decades of advocacy, Fairfax Co. community gets school bus service

For decades, students who lived in the Mount Vernon Square community have had to cross busy residential streets and walk along an unpaved and unmaintained path to get to the nearby Hollin Meadows Elementary School.

New student representatives chosen for Prince William County School Board

The Prince William County School Board has announced the new student representatives on the board for the 2024-25 school year.

Highland schools prepare to focus on literacy improvement

Teachers previewed a new literacy plan for Highland County Public Schools at the school board meeting last Thursday, June 13. "It focuses on improving literacy outcomes for all students," explained Jennifer Gardner, the third-grade teacher who is part of the team that created the plan.

FCPS to pilot weapons detection system this week

A letter from Frederick County Public Schools Superintendent George Hummer sent Thursday informed parents and guardians that the division will begin piloting a weapons detection system at Dowell

Smithfield students take international KidWind honors

Students from Smithfield High School and Smithfield Middle School took home top honors from the World KidWind Challenge, held May 5-8 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Fourth high school schematics shared with Frederick School Board members

WINCHESTER - The Frederick County School Board's Buildings and Grounds Committee saw a possible concept for a fourth division high school on Monday.

Alleghany Highlands Public School Board discusses Class of 2024 and Area Accomplishments

The Alleghany School board met on Monday, June 10. The meeting was called to order, and commenting was passed to Gerald Franson.

School board celebrates student artists

The Galax School Board took a few moments at their June meeting to congratulate and recognize two young artists who won awards for their work.

Some recent high-school grads left behind school-lunch debt

Students graduating from Arlington Public Schools took with them many great memories and hopefully beneficial educations. But some have left behind a boatload of unpaid school-meal fees.

Smyth County School Board hears preliminary SOL report

Smyth students are holding their own in Standards of Learning, according to preliminary results announced at the June 10 Smyth County School Board meeting.

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

Listen to Episode 63 of the Virginia School Board News Podcast. In this episode, VSBA Executive Director Gina Patterson is joined by Lesley Rigney, VSBA Director of Legal and Policy Services. Gina and Lesley have an insightful conversation on the Policy Services provided by the VSBA to its member school boards.

Click here to listen to Episode 63!

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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