Virginia Daily Education News

VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

Friday, May 10, 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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Teacher Appreciation Week: Louisa County

They say teamwork makes the dream work, and that could not be a better saying for Louisa County’s Educator and MVP of the Year. “They have energy, they have passion, something that we see all across our school division, but they bring it every day,” said Doug Straley, the superintendent of Louisa County Public Schools.

Osbourn Park High School principal named Outstanding High School Principal of Virginia

Osbourn Park High School Principal Lisamarie Kane was named the 2024 Outstanding High School Principal of the year by the Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals. Kane was selected by a panel of principals and superintendents representing the Principal Awards Committee of Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals, the school system announced in a news release Tuesday.

Frederick County Middle School technology coach named a Discovery Education Teacher of the Year

A Frederick County Public Schools teacher was one of five educators nationwide to be named a Discovery Education Educator of the Year on Tuesday.

Harrisonburg City Public Schools recognizes many students, teachers, and staff members at Board meeting

Many students, teachers, and staff were recognized at Tuesday night's Harrisonburg City Public Schools Board meeting.

Innovative efforts result in ACF Accreditation for SCPS

A significant milestone for Surry County High School and the division’s dedicated teachers and students was recently achieved when its Culinary Program was awarded accreditation by the ACF. (American Culinary Federation)

'We do hear you': Powhatan school leaders address racism concerns with policy change, students say problem continues to escalate

Turnout at a previous school board meeting in March was so large that the meeting had to move locations due to overcrowding.

MHS recognized by state for graduation rate increase

Mathews High School is one of only 27 schools from across the commonwealth to receive the 2023-2024 Virginia Board of Education's Continuous Improvement Award, the division announced last week.

Loudoun Schools to Launch New Pathways Lab with George Mason, NOVA

George Mason University is partnering with Loudoun County Public Schools and the Northern Virginia Community College to launch a lab school to increase help for at-risk students as they transition

DCPS Students Participates in Educational Mock Trial

6th grade gifted students, along with Ms. Stroud's 1st block English Class, participated in a Mock Trial of The Commonwealth of Virginia vs. Gold E. Locks on the charges of

Chesapeake Public Schools updates calendar with another day off

Students and staff at Chesapeake Public Schools are getting an extended Memorial Day holiday weekend this year. The Chesapeake School Board voted Monday night to approve a change to the current school year calendar.

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