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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 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. The first 10 workshop topics have been released! Click the button below for more information, how to register, and the first 10 topics. 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!

FCPS names Gregory Biggs as 2024 Substitute of the Year

Gregory Biggs, who has been a substitute teacher for Frederick County Public Schools since 2018, is the district's 2024 Substitute of the Year.

SCHS TSA Chapter Excels in State Competition

Surry County High School's Technology Student Association (SCHS TSA) Chapter emerged triumphant in the recent Technosphere state competitions May 2-5, 2024.

City schools pick their all stars, honor teachers of the year

Audience members wiped tears from their eyes during Tuesday's city school board meeting as 10 HCPS teachers received "Teacher of the Year" awards.

Christiansburg Middle School's 'Off and Away' rule could be a good sign for new MCPS phone policy

CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (WFXR) - Montgomery County Public School Board will vote on a new cell phone policy in mid-June. "Cell phone use is prohibited during the school day at all school-sp...

General Assembly to come back to fix veterans education benefit

The General Assembly will reconsider changes to a higher education benefit for families of military veterans either killed or almost completely disabled while on active duty.

Weapon scanners showing promise in Richmond, Henrico Schools as academic year ends

As the school year wraps up for students in Richmond and Henrico County Public Schools, safety remained a top concern for both districts as this year saw the implementation of weapon scanners across middle and high schools.

From high school to Harvard, Yale and UVA

Students from Gar-Field, Colgan, Osbourn Park and Potomac High Schools reflected on the last four years and prepared themselves for what's next.

Murray Elementary kindergarteners spoke with Supervisors to show off ideas to improve Albemarle

Kindergarten students at Murray Elementary School stopped by the Albemarle County Office Building Wednesday, June 5, to present their ideas to make the community a better and fun place.

Cellphone ban in Chesapeake schools a success in first year, officials say

The division revised its policy and regulations around the use of phones, tablets and other personal electronics last summer.

Waynesboro Public Schools proposes $46 million renovations project for the high school

Every 20 or so years, Waynesboro Public Schools has made different additions to Waynesboro High School.

Listen to Episode 62 of the Virginia School Board News Podcast. In this episode, VSBA Executive Director Gina Patterson is joined by Dr. Keyanna Hawkins, Director of Equity Advancement at Germanna Community College and Brenda Byard, retired Dean of Early College & High School Partnerships at Laurel Ridge Community College. Join them as they dive into the exciting world of education innovation, focusing on the Germanna Community College’s Future Educators Academy, a teacher education program for rising high school Juniors in Culpeper, Orange, Madison, and Rappahannock counties.

Click here to listen to Episode 62

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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