VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

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Monday, May 13, 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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Shenandoah County School Board votes to restore the Confederate Names of schools

With over 500 people watching on Youtube, the Shenandoah County School Board voted 5-1 to restore the Confederate general names of schools in its district.

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Arlington science teacher in line for White House honors

An educator at Arlington’s Barrett Elementary School is one of three statewide announced as finalists for the 2024 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.

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Brightpoint Community College and SCPS Dual Enrollment collaboration visit

In an outing described by Surry County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Serbrenia Sims as “marked with enthusiasm and collaboration,” Brightpoint Community College president Bill Fiege visited SCHS on April 24 to view firsthand the impact of the dual enrollment program between the two schools. 

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High School FCS, Art Programs Collaborate with Kindergarten Kids

The Turner Ashby High School cafeteria buzzed with excitement as more than 200 kindergarten and high school students gathered April 5. Two Rockingham County Public Schools - Cub Run Elementary

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Martinsville math teacher among finalists for top award in U.S.

A mathematics teacher at Patrick Henry Elementary School in the Martinsville City School division is among three Virginia state finalists for the 2024 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.

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Local schools receive grants to improve current Career and Technical facilities

Schools around Southwest and Central Virginia will be benefiting from a $600,000 competitive grant awarded by the Virginia Department of Education to upgrade equipment for career and technical (CTE) programs, schools, and technical centers.

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Construction and design work for William Fox Elementary pushes forward

After a devastating fire over two years ago, construction and design progress is moving steadily ahead.

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Bullying, more consistency across school system are key points of proposed Prince William Code of Behavior

The Prince William County School Board is considering updates to the school system's student Code of Behavior for the 2024-25 school year.

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Nottoway Elementary recognized for high achievement

Nottoway Elementary School was one of 37 schools in the commonwealth recently recognized by the Virginia Board of Education for their high achievement as part of the board's Exemplar Performance School Recognition Program. An April 25 board news release noted that the Exemplar School Recognition Program, and its Exemplar Performance Awards, recognizes schools that exceed [...]

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Teacher Appreciation Week: Orange County


Orange County Public Schools wanted to recognize teachers who are proving how you can make an impact, even as a first year teacher. The school district has debuted a new award for first year teachers, the Rookie of the Year award. They were awarded to Elizabeth Williams and Grant Paxton, respectively.

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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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