Virginia Daily Education News

VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

Friday, April 12, 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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State Superintendent impressed with Chesapeake Career Center

The state superintendent of public instruction got a first-hand look at the Chesapeake Career Center Wednesday.

School districts react after Youngkin vetoes bills meant to increase funding for school construction, renovation

Despite a recent report showing more than half of Virginia's schools are more than 50 years old, Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) has vetoed two bills that could have given localities more money to address aging school infrastructure.

Roanoke City Middle Schools are Open on Saturdays

Going to school six days a week can be rough, but that's exactly what Roanoke City Public Schools is offering some of its students.

New director positioned OK'd for Halifax County Public Schools, academy vision shared

The Halifax County School Board approved a new administrative position at their Monday evening meeting.

Richmond School Board votes to add Woodville Elementary to RPS200 pilot program

During a meeting on Monday, April 8, the Richmond City School Board voted to add Woodville Elementary School, located on North 25th Street in the city’s East End, to the RPS200 year-round school pilot program.

Salem School Board member Thompson stepping down due to judgeship

One aspect of Salem attorney Rachel Thompson's recent appointment as a judge is that she must leave her position on the city school board.

Hanover County School Board says content in the Bible does not violate its library materials criteria

Hanover County Public Schools' list of banned books includes more than 70 pieces of literature. After a unanimous School Board meeting vote Tuesday night, the Bible is not going to join them.

If cuts needed, WPS superintendent recommends board 'do everything' to salvage pay hikes

On Monday, Winchester Public Schools Superintendent Jason Van Heukelum presented possible budget scenarios that School Board members may have to grapple with depending on how the city's budget cycle shakes out.

LCS Virtual Academy to close at end of the school year

Lynchburg City Schools has announced the closing of its Virtual Academy at the end of this year. The news was shared with families on Wednesday, April 10, by Principal Josh Boyd.

New middle school in Chesterfield narrowed down to three names

The potential names for Chesterfield's 13th middle school have been narrowed down to three: Otterdale Middle School, Otterdale Branch Middle School and Otterdale Grove Middle School.

Listen to Episode 60 of the Virginia School Board News Podcast. In this episode, VSBA Executive Director Gina Patterson is joined by Hampton City Public Schools Chief of Staff and Deputy Superintendent, Dr. John Caggiano, and their Chief Academic Officer, Dr. James Harris. Gina and guests discuss the rewriting of Hampton City Schools’ curriculum and how their new approach on education has impacted the engagement of their students.

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Thursday, April 18, 2024: Virtual April Hot Topic Conference

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Engaging Conversations: Dive into compelling discussions led by industry pioneers, unveiling the potential of AI in shaping risk management, policy updates, and more.
AI Essentials: Gain foundational knowledge from experts like Chris Jones, providing insights into the building blocks for effective policy-making in the AI era.
Practical Applications: Walk through real-world applications of AI with Dr. Matt Sieloff, Vice President of Implementation and Development at Jason Learning.

Date and Time: April 18, 2024, 9:00 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Location: All Virtual

Registration: Please reach out to your school division clerk to register for this event.

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Friday, May 31, 2024: School Law Conference

Join us for a day of enlightenment and collaboration at the Virginia School Boards Association Hybrid School Law Conference. Our lineup of speakers will dive into relevant topics in education law, providing valuable insights for legal professionals, school board members, and policymakers alike.

Date: May 31, 2024

Location: Hybrid - Richmond Marriott Short Pump

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