VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

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Tuesday, May 28, 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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Handley seniors present class gift honoring local Black WWII veterans

On Wednesday evening, members of John Handley High School’s Class of 2024 unveiled their gift to the school: a wall which recognizes Douglas School alumni who served in World War II.

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Youngkin signs overdose prevention, Xylazine penalty bills at Abingdon High School

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin was joined by Abingdon High School students Thursday as he signed three bills related to overdose prevention and drug education. Youngkin was joined on stage by students as he signed SB 614, SB 726 and SB 725.

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Richmond Public Schools to have 'significant' increase in personnel for upcoming graduation ceremonies

Richmond Public Schools shared that there will be a "significant" increase in security personnel at upcoming graduation ceremonies, among other changes.

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3 Southwest Virginia lab school projects need a new public sponsor, state budget specifies

Roanoke College, Emory & Henry College and Mountain Gateway Community College will not have to resubmit their applications, but they will need to find four-year public universities to partner with.

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Spotsylvania School Board considering drug testing all employees after teacher's arrest - Fredericksburg Free Press

Two recent, alarming incidents in Spotsylvania County Public Schools prompted the school board to act during a Monday meeting that stretched into the early hours of Tuesday morning. 

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Spotswood High School seniors featured on 'Good Morning America'

For the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, GMA featured a documentary made by Spotswood High School students.

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Virginia Beach School Board considers slightly larger class sizes, smaller gym in school consolidation project

Administrators presented modifications to design plans that were previously presented to the board in an attempt to decrease overall project costs, and talked about the option of moving sixth graders back into Bayside Middle School.

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Amherst school board votes 4-2 on high school humanity textbooks

New humanity textbooks for Amherst County High School were approved with a 4-2 vote at the county school board's May 9 meeting.

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Fairfax elementary student named finalist in national Google Doodle contest

A Fairfax elementary student might soon see her artwork on Google's homepage.

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Roanoke School Board set to vote on proposed solutions for transportation issues on May 28

As transportation continues to be debated in Roanoke City Schools, school leaders have proposed solutions for the 2024-25 school year based on feedback from the community, according to school leaders.

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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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