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VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

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Thursday, June 13, 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!

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Reston Area Schools Snag Cappies Awards, Tony's Of High School Theater

Reston Area Schools Snag Cappies Awards, Tony's Of High School Theater - Reston, VA - Nine students from the Reston-Herndon area won Cappies Awards, during Monday night's gala at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

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Virginia NAACP sues Shenandoah school board after district restored Confederate names

The Virginia NAACP filed on Tuesday a lawsuit against the Shenandoah County School Board for what it called "reaffirming discrimination," after the school system voted to rebrand schools with Confederate names in May.

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School board denies proposed cell tower at Liberty High over health, safety concerns

The Fauquier County School Board denied a proposal to install a new wireless communications tower at Liberty High School over health and safety concerns.

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Arlington parents call for schools to adopt 'away for the day' cellphone policy

Some Arlington parents are urging the Virginia school district to adopt an "away for the day" policy for student cellphone use.

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Bedford County Public Schools announces new Superintendent

Bedford County School Board is excited to announce Mr. William F. Dupere as the new Superintendent of Bedford County Public Schools. Mr. Dupere is a dedicated educator with a career

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Educators, staff in Va.'s largest school district back collective bargaining

Teachers and staff in Fairfax County, home to Virginia's largest school district, are a step closer to being able to negotiate a collective bargaining agreement for the first time in nearly 50 years.

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Frederick School Board member questions constitutionality of requiring public commenters to share names, districts

On Monday, the Frederick County School Board heard the first reading of bylaw amendments that could change the process of signing up to make public comments at the

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Educators union blames Petersburg School Board 'interference' for interim supe's departure

The Petersburg Education Association, which has no love lost with the School Board, thinks John Farrelly experienced 'frustration' with board meddling

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Richmond Public Schools to provide at-school immunization and physical clinics

The Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) and Richmond Public Schools (RPS) has collaborated to provide in-school immunizations and physicals to rising seventh and twelfth graders.

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Martinsville schools' wellness policy and regulations approved

Martinsville City Public Schools (MCPS) approved Wellness Policy and Regulations for the school division.

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Join us for a FREE series of insightful webinars designed to educate school board members on various advocacy topics. This series offers participants the opportunity to:

  • Learn about VSBA's legislative efforts
  • Understand how local boards can advocate with their legislative delegation
  • Cain an overview of Virginia's lawmaking processes


VSBA's Director of Legislative Services, J.T. Kessler will guide you through these sessions, providing new insights into advocacy and the roles of Virginia's state government that impact school boards in the Commonwealth.

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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.

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