Virginia Daily Education News

VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

Monday, April 15, 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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Embark on an inspiring journey at our exclusive all-virtual Hot Topic Conference, where the realms of Artificial Intelligence and Policy seamlessly come together. Immerse yourself in a unique exploration of the impact of AI on the future, surrounded by visionaries and experts.

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

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Schools celebrate MVPs, educators of the year

Through a division-wide vote and a nomination process that involved students, LCPS staff, parents, and community members, Louisa County Public Schools recognized six certified employees and seven classified employees as

Hanover County Schools gets named the 'Best Community for Music Education' for 12 years in a row

The National Association of Music Merchants Foundation has titled Hanover County Public Schools as the "Best Community for Music Education" for 12 years in a row.

Roanoke city school leaders discuss new summer school option for at-risk students

A new summer school program is coming to Roanoke City Public Schools to try to keep at-risk students on track and prevent gun violence.

A capital idea: High schoolers tour Capitol - The Tidewater News

Learning went beyond the classroom for 50 Broncos when they recently explored the Capitol in Richmond. A Franklin City Public Schools news release noted that the trip came about when Virginia Del. Nadarius E. Clark, of Suffolk, (D-84th) invited the Franklin High School students to visit on Feb. 28.

Martinsville School Board OKs Perkins grant application

The Martinsville City Public Schools Board approved the Perkins grant application to help fund CTE efforts in the school division.

Youngkin seeks to remove school attendance recovery program requirement

Gov. Glenn Youngkin is seeking to remove language from the state budget that would let school divisions use a statewide contract to encourage chronically absent students to return to school.

Prosecutor will probe possible coverup in investigation of teacher's shooting

The top prosecutor in Newport News, Va., says a criminal investigation will continue in the shooting of a teacher by a 6-year-old boy at Richneck Elementary School.

Plains Elementary Has Day Of Fun With JMU Track And Field

The town reminds Delethea Quarles of home. So when the James Madison University director of track and field/cross country and her team started volunteering at Timberville’s elementary school, Plains Elementary, she wanted to continue giving back.

Prince William officials break ground on first new Woodbridge-area elementary in decades

Prince William County Public Schools hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Woodbridge-area elementary school Thursday, celebrating what will be the first new elementary school in the area in several decades.

RPS renames school for pioneering superintendent, icon in Va. education

Richmond Public Schools named a school for Lois Harrison-Jones, the first female superintendent of RPS and the first Black female to lead a Virginia school division.

Listen to Episode 60 of the Virginia School Board News Podcast. In this episode, VSBA Executive Director Gina Patterson is joined by Hampton City Public Schools Chief of Staff and Deputy Superintendent, Dr. John Caggiano, and their Chief Academic Officer, Dr. James Harris. Gina and guests discuss the rewriting of Hampton City Schools’ curriculum and how their new approach on education has impacted the engagement of their students.

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Don't miss our next VSBA Event

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

Captivating Features:

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.

Click here for more information.

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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