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Friday, May 31, 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!

Fairfax Co. students create mobile bed to help student with disabilities return to school

Students at Chantilly Academy have been working on a mobile medical bed for a middle schooler who has muscular dystrophy.

Alexandria celebrates high school campus expansion as population grows

The long-awaited expansion of the Minnie Howard campus of Alexandria City High School is meant to help the city accommodate student enrollment growth.

Westwood's Makerspace program; Teaching Trees workshop; MBU's climate activism course: The Chalkboard

Westwood Hills pilots hands-on learning program; Augusta County Schools receive clean bus funding; and Mary Baldwin teaches climate activism course.

Virginia Beach high school student selected for elite U.S. Navy summer program

A Princess Anne High Student was selected for an Elite U.S. Navy Summer Flight Academy, according to the U.S. Navy.

Cumberland Schools land library grant. Here's what they'll use it for

Cumberland County Public Schools, received some extra funding. Cumberland was one of 200 schools from 40 states to get a library grant...

Richmond schools is overpaying its bus drivers by $150K every month

An audit found that the error risks violating federal and state laws.

Martinsville gets funding for clean school buses

The EPA says the program will "reduce greenhouse gas emissions, save schools money, and better protect children's health."

Petersburg payroll error cost school division $140,000: 'That is a significant amount of money'

The former Petersburg Superintendent cited a policy that did not exist when she decided school employees would not have to pay back the school system following a payroll processing error.

Students participate in watershed field day along the Thornton

Rappahannock County Elementary School sixth grade students and Hearthstone School students enjoyed participating in the annual Watershed Education Field Day on May 16.

Prince Edward Middle School student gets story published

This time around with Young Writers, there was a student from Prince Edward County Middle School on the list.

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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