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Wednesday, June 19, 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!

HCPS announces summer tour to build relationships with school communities

While schools are out this summer, Henrico County Public Schools will not stop creating connections and delivering fun outside of school walls and into the community.

Rock Ridge Teacher Receives Honorable Mention from Tony Awards

Rock Ridge High School Theatre teacher Anthony Cimino-Johnson was recognized Sunday as an honorable mention for the 2024 Excellence in Theatre Education Award by the Tony Awards and Carnegie Melon

Virginia's First Lady sets visit to recognize hunger-fighting work of Mecklenburg schools

Virginia’s First Lady, Dorothy McAuliffe, has announced plans to visit Mecklenburg County to recognize the school division’s work feeding hungry kids in the area.

Grubbs Scholarships Awarded at Alleghany High School

College scholarships totaling $72,000were awarded recently to six seniors at Alleghany High School by the Augusta Schultz Grubbs Charitable Trust Scholarship Committee.

Charlottesville schools providing lunches for students over summer break

Some Charlottesville City School students rely on school lunches to stay fed.

Stafford schools superintendent leaving for Montgomery County - Fredericksburg Free Press

Taylor, who was named Region III Superintendent of the Year, will lead the nation's 15th largest school system starting this fall.

Albemarle High School student takes home top prizes at international science fair

Albemarle High School junior Vidya Ambati was recognized for her work studying the effects of antipsychotic medication on arthritis patients.

Virginia Beach School Board discusses options for Princess Anne High School replacement

The replacement project is one of the division's top priorities and has been on the capital improvement plan for about 15 years.

Shenandoah schools to restructure special education program

WOODSTOCK - Shenandoah County Public Schools revealed its plan to restructure its special education department at the June 13 School Board meeting.

Alternative Education Teacher Retirement Leaves Lasting Impact

Despite going to school to teach physical education, Mark Palmer has never once taught a PE class.

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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