Virginia Daily Education News

VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

Monday, June 24, 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.

Moseley Architects is a proud supporter of the Virginia School Boards Association.

Having designed schools for Virginia’s public-school systems since 1969, we are proud of our history designing schools that elevate the community, prioritize safety, respect local culture, support students, and inspire educators. www.moseleyarchitects.com

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!

Portsmouth Public Schools launch small business and youth entrepreneurship pilot program with $1.5M grant from the State

\ Portsmouth Public Schools are investing in minority and women-owned businesses, or nonprofit organizations, and the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Harrisonburg Schools Mobile Cafe back for seventh year to help families in need

Harrisonburg City Public Schools' Mobile Café is back and running for its seventh summer.

Henrico high school students to install sprinkler system in new home

A group of high school students from Henrico County is set to begin a sprinkler installation project on a new home being built in the Dumbarton area of the county next week.

Virginia's new school accountability system is taking shape * Virginia Mercury

Virginia Board of Education approves new measures to rate schools and student performance

Bath County School Board budget cuts may eliminate all Pre-k programs in schools

Bath County's Board of Supervisors decided to cut the school board's budget by $400,000.

Arlington schools approves first teachers union contracts in 47 years

The Arlington school board approved labor contracts with its teachers union Thursday as collective bargaining efforts spread across districts in Virginia.

Va. Board of Education approves 15th lab school, uses remaining state funding

The Virginia Board of Education approved the state's 15th lab school on Friday and allocated the rest of the state's $75 million lab school fund.

HCPS addresses fundraising concerns

Henry County Public Schools addressed fundraising complaints and issues at a special meeting on Thursday morning.

Reports find two Richmond schools need over $2.6 million in repairs

Two Facility Condition Assessments prepared by a third party reveal that some Richmond schools are in need of immediate repairs to the tune of $2.6 million.

Madison High School Student Writes Book To Help Popularize Cricket

Madison High School Student Aims To Boost Cricket With New Book - Vienna, VA - A Madison High School student who does commentary on cricket recently published a book to introduce more people to the sport.

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.

If you wish to be removed from our mailing lists, please use the unsubscribe feature at the bottom of this email or contact michelle@vsba.org with a subject line prefix of “Opt Out Daily Ed News”.

Would you like to receive the VSBA daily news? Join our mailing list here.

Visit our Website