Virginia Daily Education News

VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

Tuesday, April 23, 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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VASS: LCPS's Straley picked as Virginia Superintendent of the Year

Doug Straley, the superintendent of Louisa County Public Schools, is this year's Virginia Superintendent of the Year.

Possible Scheduling Shake-Up for Accomack County Schools

ACCOMACK COUNTY, Va. -- The districts school board could switch the start times for elementary and secondary schools. It would move the start time for elementary schools up one hour

A federal program that helps low-income residents pay for internet is ending, affecting over 346,000 Virginians

The Affordable Connectivity Program was funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, but the money has run out and Congress hasn't provided an alternative.

At one Fairfax Co. school, military kids bond over shared challenges

April is the Month of the Military Child, during which kids whose parents serve are honored for their sacrifices. Wednesday was the Fairfax County's "Purple-Up Day," when everyone wears purple to honor those students.

Hopewell hosts first Little Feet Meet to encourage inclusivity at a young age

Dozens of elementary school students, with and without special needs, participated in Hopewell's first Little Feet Meet on Friday.

'A great day for the kids': Amherst schools' chief leads field trips to Pedlar River

An open field by the Pedlar River surrounded by mountains in northern Amherst County for a few hours April 17 became an outdoor classroom for more than two-dozen Amherst Elementary School third-grade students.

'Teachers for Tomorrow' help with shortage - The Charlotte Gazette

A teacher shortage is plaguing public schools across the country. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, officials with

Henrico School Board discusses self-defense, drug possession, cellphones

School Board members talked about the possibility of using "phone pouches" to store students phones during the school day.

Signal Knob Middle School teacher honored by Virginia Association of Agricultural Educators

Dakota Stroud, a Signal Knob Middle School agricultural education teacher and FFA advisor, was awarded the 2024 Virginia Association of Agricultural Educators (VAAE) "Teachers Turn the Key" scholarship.

Concord Elementary implementing CYCLE Kids program; fundraising goal reached

You may remember when WDBJ first announced Concord Elementary was raising funds to get a CYCLE Kids program implemented.

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