Virginia Daily Education News

VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

Tuesday, April 9, 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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Sussex Central Elementary School holds Multicultural Night

Sussex Central Elementary School recently celebrated Multicultural Night with their 19 International Teachers from Columbia, Philippines, and Jamaica.

Virginia School Boards Association President visits Fredericksburg City Schools

Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) President Dr. Cardell Patillo traveled to Fredericksburg City Public Schools on Friday for his next stop on the VSBA President’s Roadshow.

Come July 1, Agnor-Hurt Elementary School will be Agnor Elementary School

Benjamin Franklin Hurt was a former Albemarle County Public Schools administrator who supported performances with students in blackface, Confederate flags and swastikas.

Henrico Schools' Spanish immersion program shows big gains for student attendance, academic success

Students in the English-Spanish immersion program at Elizabeth Holladay Elementary are 97% less likely to be chronically absent than their peers, according to Henrico Schools officials.

Open for business: Shelburne Middle seventh-graders participate in Economics Fair

A lesson in economics and business resumed today at Shelburne Middle School after a four-year hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic.

State superintendent visits Grafton Village Elementary

Dr. Coons' visit Includes discussions on student mental health, chronic absenteeism, and literacy.

Greensville County Public Schools is setting a healthy example to increase students' water consumption

Greensville County Public Schools has made important updates to its School Wellness Policy to ensure that students have increased access to water throughout the school day.

Halifax County School Board to get update on budget

The Halifax County School Board will receive a timeline on the budget process for the upcoming fiscal year as well as budget updates at their monthly meeting Monday evening.

Goochland athlete proving his basketball skills despite height: 'Pure love of the game'

Wes Farkas has been teaching and coaching at Goochland High School for over two decades. He's their baseball coach, but you should hear about the kid he coaches in basketball.

Roanoke schools hiring 130 bus drivers for fall

A new contractor is handling student transport for Roanoke City Schools, and is looking to hire more than 100 bus drivers for the next school year during an event Tuesday.

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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.
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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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