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Monday, June 3, 2024

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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. Click the button below to get more information on the Affiliate Tradeshow, mini workshops, and VSBA Awards presentations. Get ready to connect, collaborate, and conquer as we chart the course for a brighter future together!

Click here for more information and on how to register!

Prince William Co. teachers get parental leave under 'historic' agreement

The Prince William Education Association, the union representing over 11,000 Prince William County public school teachers, finalized their negotiations for a historic collective bargaining agreement Thursday with the county school district.

Virginia school bus driver retires after 70 years on the job

After 70 straight years of driving the bus for Virginia's Suffolk Public Schools, Ulysses Whitfield is finally retiring at the age of 85.

Playing with LEGO sets can teach life-long lessons, LEGO Master Ben Edlavitch shows Virginia students

Ben Edlavitch, who appeared with his grandfather on the most recent season of the LEGO-themed reality game show, is home from college but not out of the classroom.

Charlottesville School Board shelves youth resource officer decision pending school safety model audit

After hearing from citizens...The Charlottesville School Board essentially tabled at least until next year a proposal for "youth resources officers" in the schools.

Richmond schools wrap up 200-day school years, cite literacy gains

Two Richmond elementary schools finished off their first 200-day school years with improvement on the state's literacy assessment.

Shenandoah County Schools replace signs following Confederate name restorations

On May 10th, the Shenandoah County Public School Board became the first in the nation to restore its original Confederate names. Construction to replace the signage on the two schools began on May 31st, about a week after school let out for the summer.

Funds for clean school buses coming to hundreds of districts, White House says

18 Virginia school districts will receive a total of $36,720,000 as part of the EPA's Clean School Bus Program.

School Board to discuss 2024-25 budget cuts

Isle of Wight County's School Board plans to discuss budget cuts on June 13 to stay within its lower-than-requested funding allocation from county supervisors for the coming school year. The supervisors voted May 17 to adopt a $107 million 2024-25 budget that allocates just under $33 million to the school system.

Stony Point Elementary hosts Quest Fest to showcase what students learned

Students at Stony Point Elementary School in Albemarle County use what they've learned innovatively and highlight those efforts with Quest Fest.

Bessie Weller Elementary's state performance award highlights success of Staunton Schools

Bessie Weller Elementary School was unaccredited for approximately seven years until the 2017-2018 school year.

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.

Click here for more information.

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