Virginia Daily Education News

VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

Friday, April 5, 2024

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River Bend teacher wins statewide award

River Bend Middle School math teacher Lorraine Stewart has been named Teacher of the Year by the Virginia Middle School Association, according to a press release from Loudoun County Schools.

Staunton students hear a grieving mother's message in second drug awareness program speaker session

Students at Staunton High School got to hear first-hand experience of how detrimental the fentanyl crisis is from a mother who lost her son due to the drug.

HCPS Board Passes Budget, Additional Personal Day For Staff

Harrisonburg's schools will have $4 million more in its budget next year.The Harrisonburg City School Board unanimously approved its 2024-25 school year budget at its Tuesday night meeting.

Centreville High School students open prom dress shop with gowns donated by Macy's

Students from anywhere in the area can shop at the Centreville High School Prom Dress Shop. No money needed.

LDMS Students Win History Day Awards

Students from Lylburn Downing Middle School won multiple awards in the District 4 Virginia History Day competition at Mary Baldwin University on March 9.

Career Day is big hit with Campbell Co. students

Students from Campbell county high schools gathered at the Campbell County Technical Center on Thursday, March 21st to plan their future during the 12th annual Career Day.

Martinsville students win big at regional Odyssey of the Mind

Nine teams from Martinsville City Public Schools earned first-place wins at the regional Odyssey of the Mind competition on March 16, qualifying for the state tournament in April.

'Our children are getting it,' Danville superintendent says of progress

This is the last in a three-part series examining the impact of state oversight on Danville Public Schools.

Ruling: Prince William schools committed multiple violations during collective bargaining process

The Prince William Education Association announced Tuesday the arbitrator overseeing the unfair labor practice charges filed by the union found that Prince William County Public Schools acted in bad faith and committed multiple violations during the collective bargaining process.

RCPS To Shift 36 People Due To Budget Cuts

Rockingham County Public Schools will shift 36 positions after losing $2.6 million in state funding. Employees in cut positions will be offered other positions in the division.

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Thursday, April 18, 2024: Virtual April Hot Topic Conference

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Engaging Conversations: Dive into compelling discussions led by industry pioneers, unveiling the potential of AI in shaping risk management, policy updates, and more.
AI Essentials: Gain foundational knowledge from experts like Chris Jones, providing insights into the building blocks for effective policy-making in the AI era.
Practical Applications: Walk through real-world applications of AI with Dr. Matt Sieloff, Vice President of Implementation and Development at Jason Learning.

Date and Time: April 18, 2024, 9:00 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Location: All Virtual

Registration: Please reach out to your school division clerk to register for this event.

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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

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