VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

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Tuesday, May 7, 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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Hanover teacher named Virginia's 2025 Teacher of the Year

Atlee High School's Avanti Yamamoto has been named the 2025 Virginia Teacher of the Year. Yamamoto was selected last month as one of the Commonwealth’s eight regional teachers and is now Virginia’s nominee for 2025 National Teacher of the Year.

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General district court transforms into classroom for Smyth seniors

Smyth County seniors got a taste of the justice system last week as they filed in the general district courtroom to observe legal proceedings as part of the new Courtroom

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The 'really amazing' reason these students climbed into the cockpit at a Virginia airport

The students, who attend high schools in Henrico County, climbed into a plane's cockpit, explored other aircraft via a flight simulator and got a first-hand look at some...

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Salem High School earns first state debate championship

Salem High School won the school's first state championship in Debate on Saturday at James Madison University, beating second place Rock Ridge, 21-13.

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Knight School gives Charlottesville High School students an alternative option for learning

Charlottesville City Schools now have a new way of learning at night.

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Art competition highlights students' welding skills

High school welding programs in western Virginia produce highly-skilled graduates, and maybe a few artists as well. This week, a sculpted art competition is showcasing students' technical knowledge and their creativity.

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Cast your vote to name Petersburg kindergarten teacher 'America's Favorite Teacher'

"I just love being with children and helping them," Patterson said in the release. "I am a product of Petersburg City Public Schools, and it was important for me to give back to my community all the love and inspiration that teachers gave me."

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Prince William School Board gives nod of approval to several residential projects

The Prince William County School Board has approved development impact statements related to rezoning applications for several housing developments across the county.

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Federal Programs

The Office of Federal Programs provides services in reading, staff development, Limited English Proficiency, Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening (PALS), and School Improvement.

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FCPS wants new bell schedule for middle schoolers

Some middle school students in Virginia may soon be able to sleep a little later. Fairfax County Public Schools is considering a plan to move middle school start times back after studies show it could benefit students.

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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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