Virginia Daily Education News

VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

Friday, May 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.

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90-year-old school bus driver retires after 50 years of service

Most people retire in their 60s, but 90-year-old Robert Dillard kept his wheels turning for decades after that.

Westmoreland Superintendent announces retirement

There were tears and cheers at the May 13 Westmoreland County Public Schools Board meeting.

Jamestown High School Social Studies Teacher Awarded Virginia Humanities Educator Fellowship

Alynn Parham, Jamestown High School social studies teacher, was honored as a 2024 Virginia Humanities Educator Fellow.

Panel Asks Full School Board for Guidance on Renaming Initiative

A School Board committee voted unanimously Tuesday to seek guidance from the full board on the renaming of division schools affiliated with people, places or ideals linked to slavery or

Teacher of the year trio named for MC schools * SSentinel.com

The Middlesex County School Board announced last week the three Middlesex County Public Schools 2023-2024 teacher of the year honorees.

Beverley Manor Middle School to close this summer

Students will now go to either to Riverheads Middle School or Buffalo Gap Middle School next school year.

High school graduates receive diplomas with the school name misspelled

Graduates at a high school in Virginia were disappointed to see the name of their school misspelled on their diplomas.

Alleghany Highlands Public Schools looking to combat chronic absenteeism with new survey

Alleghany Highlands Public Schools has released a new survey for parents about school attendance practices in an effort to help students come to school on a more consistent basis.

Charlottesville School Board to vote on possible addition of youth resource officers

Charlottesville City School Board is set to vote on whether to add trained youth resource officers to the division's current safety model.

Teachers and students give final farewell to two Franklin County elementary schools

Wednesday was the last day of school before summer for some students. It also marked the last time any students will ever be in two Franklin County elementary schools.

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