November 18-20, VSBA Virtual Annual Convention
The VSBA Annual Convention is the largest and most anticipated VSBA meeting of the year. While this year our Annual Convention may look a little different, and we won’t get to see your smiling faces in person, we hope you’ll find our event schedule to be just as enriching and…
Staff shortage forces Hampton to return smaller group of students to in-person learning next week
A shortage of staff at Hampton City Schools has forced the division to backtrack on a plan to return a slew of students to in-person learning next week, While some students will still start learning in-person starting Wednesday, Nov. 4, it will be a smaller number. Next Wednesday…
ACPS announces internet availability in several areas
Accomack County Public Schools is pleased to announce the availability of public internet access in several areas where internet is not reliable or accessible in the county. This service is provided free of charge to Accomack County Public Schools students who reside in the…
Hopewell High School set to reopen after positive COVID-19 case
Hopewell High School will reopen to staff and students this week after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. Officials said the building was closed last Thursday, Oct. 29, due to a positive coronavirus case and several individuals’ need to quarantine. “We have been…
Lynchburg-area high schools, colleges work to educate first-time voters
For Matthew Gillett, a junior at the University of Lynchburg, this election year is different. While it’s not the first time the political science major has voted in an election, it is the first time he’s voted for a presidential candidate. Gillett said he voted in the 2018 midterm election and has…
School Board member victim of vandalism
Suffolk Police are investigating a vandalism incident that appeared to target a School Board member for her vote against returning to school. Suffolk Police say the incident happened about 1a.m. Oct. 24, just hours after the board had voted during a special meeting. An unknown…
There is no school Monday in Norfolk. Blame IT problems.
Students in Norfolk get the day off from tuning into class on Monday, according to the school division’s social media. The division stated Sunday evening that its network services are off-line, leading to the cancellation of classes Monday. The division will treat the canceled school day…
Lee County, Va. Schools shift to remote learning this week
Lee County Public Schools students will be receiving remote instruction this week. CBS affiliate WJHL cites a post from the district saying everyone in the school system will engage in remote learning from November 2-6th. The post states assignments and instruction will be available…
Riverview Elementary/Middle staff member tests positive for COVID-19
A staff member at Riverview Elementary/Middle School has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a post from Buchanan County Schools. Buchanan County Public Schools Superintendent Melanie Hibbitts said in the release posted that the local health department…
Virginia high school sports to return following amended executive order
The league which oversees high school sports in Virginia has released guidelines for resuming some activities in December, after the state’s governor loosened coronavirus-related restrictions on recreational activities last week. The Virginia High School League said it is ready to…
The state says it’s fixing special education oversight in Virginia. Advocates wonder if it will be enough.
The Virginia Department of Education is quietly implementing changes in response to a federal report that found serious deficiencies in how the agency monitors and enforces compliance with special education law. In a memo circulated to local school districts last month, state…
Richmond Public Schools to propose decision-making process for reopening schools
The Richmond Public School Board says they will make a decision about reopening schools for the second semester before winter break. In order to make a decision about whether to reopen in-person or remain virtual, the school board will do the following: Gather input from families…
How local students could learn during the pandemic
You may have heard school leaders talk about “concurrent learning.” But what does it mean? 7 On Your Side sat down with FCPS Superintendent Scott Brabrand to find out. “[It is] almost like a workshop model that happens in a normal school where kids are in stations and they rotate…
Harrisonburg City Schools To Approve CARES Appropriations
The Harrisonburg City School Board is set to approve the appropriation of funds as a result of the federal government CARES Act, a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is being recommended by HCPS Chief Financial Officer Tracy Shaver that a supplemental…
Sussex County Schools extend virtual learning
On Oct. 19, Sussex County Schools Superintendent Dr. Arthur Jarrett sent a letter concerning the decision which has been made concerning virtual learning in the county. It read, in part, “As a result of Governor Northam’s emergency order issued on March 13, 2020, Sussex County…
Wednesday October 29, 2020 Early Bird Session at the VSBA Annual Convention
Student Achievement and Success During Times of Uncertainty: The Early Bird session participants will gain various insights pertaining to the importance of a high quality systems approach relating to the core business of teaching and learning as well as establishing a…