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VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

Friday, May 17, 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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Surry schools superintendent to retire

Surry County Public Schools Superintendent Serbrenia Sims announced at the School Board's May 14 meeting that she will retire at the end of the school year.

Silent mode? Stafford Schools propose to ban student phones during instruction - Fredericksburg Free Press

New policy states no phone use during school day at all schools in county.

Virginia changes educational benefit for veterans' families

Unprecedented increases in use of the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program prompted changes at the state level.

Hanover County School Board adopts new policy for parental involvement regarding library books in schools

The Hanover County School board voted to approve a revised policy regarding school libraries and media centers in schools across the county.

GOP senators push to use skill games to help pay for schools

Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, said she backs a push by a pair of Republican senators who want to legalize electronic skill games and use state revenues they generate for school

Initial Class of Seven Inducted Into AHPS Employee Hall of Fame

Seven individuals are in the inaugural class of inductees into the Alleghany Highlands Public Schools Division Employee Hall of Fame.

Prince Edward schools that helped usher in Brown v. Board still in disrepair

The county does have plans to renovate its elementary school, though funding remains a question.

Kempsville baseball team's season canceled after investigation found 'racism, hate speech, and harassment'

Principal Melissa George wrote to parents that an investigation found "that racism, hate speech, and harassment have been an ongoing issue for multiple years."

Parents, activists question need for SROs in elementary schools

Some parents and liberal groups have pushed back on a panel's recommendation to place security guards or police officers at each of the county's 61 public elementary schools.

Prince William schools awarded Community Leadership Award for Digital Equity

The Consortium for School Networking recently awarded Prince William County Public Schools the 2024 Community Leadership Award for Digital Equity.

Listen to Episode 61 of the Virginia School Board News Podcast. In this episode, VSBA Executive Director Gina Patterson is joined by Barbara Hunter, Executive Director at the National School Public Relations Association. Gina and Barbara discuss tips to help school board members effectively communicate with the media.

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