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Thursday, May 16, 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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Future Educators Academy will train new teachers while they're still in high school


A new teacher preparation program could soon send Fauquier County students back into the classroom just years after high school graduation, only this time as teachers.

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PGCPS Future Teachers Program Celebrates Milestone as Third Cohort Prepares for Next Step in Reaching Teaching Goals

Four Prince George High School seniors will have the opportunity to return to their hometown to serve as educators in their local schools after successfully completing the district's Future Teacher

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Librarian Wins County Teacher Of The Year

Dana Roderick has always enjoyed working with students. “Even when I was a kid, I would tutor kids who were younger than me,” Roderick said. “Seeing people learn and understand, it’s just always been something that just really makes me happy. And as a teacher, I get to do that every single day.”

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Hanover County School Board members discuss possible policy change on student cell phone usage

Hanover County Public School leaders are grappling with what to do when it comes to cell phones usage at schools across the district.

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ACHS earns 5th Grand Champion band award

The Appomattox County High School Band program added to its long list of accolades with a Class A Grand Champion and First Place win at the Music In The Parks

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Loudoun Co. proposes 16 delayed-start days next year to allow teachers to meet training requirements

Loudoun County Public Schools is considering adding 16 delayed-start days to the next school year, as part of a plan to give teachers more training time.

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School lunch prices going up in Chesterfield

The School Board unanimously agreed to increase school lunch for the 2024-25 school year by a quarter.

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It's official: Madison School Board declares Christmas a holiday

Madison County School Board Vice-Chair Chris Wingate acknowledged at the start of Monday night's meeting the discussion about the Christmas Holiday has "caused some controversy", so he just wants to have a policy so that "we don't argue about it every year."

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Fairfax County schools superintendent scales back planned staff pay raises due to revenue shortfall

Facing lower-than-expected revenue from the county and state, Fairfax County Public Schools is considering a proposal to reduce staff pay raises.

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WMLCPS Hosts 'Wings of Eagles' Annual Awards Banquet

Antique lamps glittered as guests gathered for the annual Westmoreland County Public Schools' awards banquet on May 2. Making memories in the decorated dining hall at Westmoreland High School, attendees

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Don't miss our next VSBA Event

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

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

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