July 20, 2021, VSBA Conference on Education
Join hundreds of school division leaders from across Virginia at the 35th Annual VSBA Conference on Education. We are pleased to have Governor Ralph Northam in attendance, with our afternoon keynote presentation from the Aldrin Foundation! There will also be a time for…
Honey Run teacher using coding to help students learn in summer school
Kathryn Staton is teaching math and reading this summer at Honey Run Elementary School (formerly Ashby Lee Elementary School), and she decided to do something a little different — teach her rising third graders coding, or computer programming. During the school year…
NCPS names new principal of Tye River Elementary School
Nelson County Public Schools has announced Tonya Cook Carter will serve as the new principal for Tye River Elementary School, effective July 12 following the departure of her predecessor, Marti Bradt. A news release from the division states Carter comes to Nelson…
Albemarle school division to take over Bright Stars program
The Albemarle County school division will take over the Bright Stars preschool program, ending a 26-year-old partnership between the school system and local government. Bright Stars is the county’s public preschool program. Serving 4-year-olds, the program has been part of the…
School Board plans to review equity training for teachers, citing concern over critical race theory
On June 9, 2020, about two weeks after the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer, the Chesterfield School Board unanimously approved a resolution condemning racism and affirming the school system’s commitment to an inclusive school environment for all…
Virginia’s first lady visits Woodbrook Elementary School
Virginia first lady Pamela Northam toured in-person summer learning at Woodbrook Elementary School early Wednesday, July 14. Northam visited with 5th graders. She also emphasized the importance of getting students back on track for the fall. “It’s been a long and difficult year. Not…
Terry McAuliffe touts education initiatives during Fredericksburg visit
Former Virginia governor and current Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe visited Fredericksburg on Wednesday as part of a campaign tour across the commonwealth. About 11 a.m., McAuliffe stopped by the Germanna Community College Fredericksburg Center for…
Fairfax County schools addresses summer staffing issues for students with disabilities
Fairfax County will hold more summer classes for students with disabilities later this month after staffing issues put the program in jeopardy. After families were informed that a teacher deficit was delaying the Extended School Year program, the school district adjusted it into two blocks…
Richards: City Schools Won’t Teach Critical Race Theory
Critical race theory and whether it should be taught in grades K-12 has been a hot-button topic recently, but it will not be taught in Harrisonburg City Public Schools, Superintendent Michael Richards said. According to The Associated Press, critical race theory is a way of thinking…
Hermitage HS hosts criminal justice camp for middle schoolers
An earnest bailiff set a no-nonsense tone for court as he meticulously used a metal detector to screen those entering the courtroom — which was a classroom at Hermitage High School. A three-week criminal justice summer program for middle schoolers closed out with a mock trial…
2021 VSBA Media Honor Roll- Open Now!
Reporters and local media outlets play an important role in public education. School division leaders rely on responsible reporting by local media representatives so that our community members receive timely information about division initiatives and programs. Considering the…