VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

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Wednesday, May 22, 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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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.

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Hampton's dual enrollment program grows, sees record number of grads - and more opportunities are coming to region

Students attending the academy can complete one of two associate's degrees - free of charge and without needing to set foot off their high school campus.

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Alleghany High School senior becomes poet laureate, sets sights on forensic psychology

According to Alleghany Highlands Public Schools (AHPS), a poet laureate is typically appointed by a government or organization to promote poetry.

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Fairfax Co. Public Schools superintendent proposes smaller teacher pay raises

The superintendent of Fairfax County Public Schools hoped to give 6% raises across the board but says that likely will be scaled back after the county didn't provide the funding she requested.

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WBMS teacher Ryan Hutchison finalist for elite STEM Educator award

William Byrd Middle School Business and Technology Education teacher Ryan Hutchison has spent quite a bit of time this semester attending awards ceremonies. In April he was named as a finalist for the coveted Roanoke County Green Apple Award recognizing the best teachers in Roanoke County Public Schools.

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Six temporarily banned books return to circulation at RCPS

By a 4-1 vote, the Rockingham County School Board returned six more books to library and classroom shelves following their temporary removal earlier this year.

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Passion projects bring students' work into the community

The Emerging Leaders class at Powhatan High School took education beyond the classroom this year with innovative passion projects created to have an impact on their school and community.

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Loudoun County Schools Scrap Plan for Delayed Openings to Accommodate Teacher Training

Loudoun County's school system abandoned a plan for delayed openings to accommodate teacher training after receiving community feedback.

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'Not something we tolerate' | VB Schools superintendent addresses racism, hate speech found in Kempsville HS baseball program

An investigation confirmed evidence of racism, hate speech & harassment. The superintendent said verbal statements repeated over time primarily made up the evidence.

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Martinsville High School holds career day

The first-ever Martinsville High School Career Fair was held under cloudy skies at the Martinsville High School football field on Friday afternoon.

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Stafford Schools recognizes Breakfast Appreciation partners

Stafford County Public Schools proudly recognized seven outstanding community partners during its annual Partner Appreciation Breakfast, held on Wednesday, May 15

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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.

Click here to listen to Episode 61 

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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