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Join us for the 39th annual VSBA Conference on Education! We’re kicking things off with none other than the respected founder and CEO of G’Cubed, Inc., Mr. Vernon Green Jr. Mr. Green will be speaking on the topic and importance of cybersecurity. Also in attendance will be the 2025 Teacher of the Year, Avanti Yamamoto. Click the button below to get more information on the Affiliate Tradeshow, mini workshops, and VSBA Awards presentations. Get ready to connect, collaborate, and conquer as we chart the course for a brighter future together!

Click here for more information and on how to register!

Page County awarded $21,500 for summer meals program

No Kids Hungry Virginia, a program dedicated to ending food insecurity for children, awarded Page County $21,500 to combat student hunger during the summer.

Paid parental leave, short-term disability: Prince William school system, local union reach updated bargaining agreement

Prince William County Public Schools and the Prince William Education Association announced Thursday the two sides had solidified negotiations for the 2024-2025 collective bargaining agreement, the school division announced in a news release.

Virginia Beach Public Schools receive music program award 15 years in a row

The music education program at Virginia Beach City Public Schools won a national designation for the 15th year in a row.

Nelson County High School receives grant for CTE program

Nelson County High School received a $37,000 grant to fund their new electrical Career and Technical Education (CTE) program.

Anonymous donor contributes $50,000 to Fauquier County school lunch debt

The Fauquier Excellence in Education Foundation has received a $50,000 anonymous donation to address the spike in school lunch debt in Fauquier County Public Schools, according to a foundation news

Harry Potter-inspired 'house' system in city elementary school brings positive changes

Patrick Henry Elementary School's house system, inspired by the Harry Potter novels and an educational innovator in Henrico County, has improved attendance and improved relationships between students.

Walker Upper Elementary School receives over 300 climate action kits

The Community Climate Collaborative partnered with Charlottesville city schools and the Virginia Discovery Museum to deliver climate activity kits to students at Walker Upper Elementary.

Incentives work for R-H students

The challenge was pretty simple, in fact students had known about it all year. If a student had two or fewer absences for the fourth

MCF funds help transform middle school library

Over the past four years, Thomas Hunter Middle School librarian Jenny Ewell has been able to transform the school’s library from a dark place to a vibrant, beautiful learning environment, thanks to the support of the Mathews Community Foundation.

J.E.J. Moore Memorial Day Tribute Ceremony Keeps Holiday's Themes of Honor, Remembrance at Community's Forefront

In what has evolved into a tradition and a fixture of the Prince George County and PGCPS community, J.E.J. Moore Middle School students and staff welcomed dozens of people to the front lawn of the campus for their annual Memorial Day Tribute Ceremony on Thursday, May 23, 2024.

Don't miss our next VSBA Event

Tuesday, July 23 - 2024 VSBA Conference on Education

Join us for the 39th annual VSBA Conference on Education! We’re kicking things off with none other than the respected founder and CEO of G’Cubed, Inc., Mr. Vernon Green Jr. Mr. Green will be speaking on the topic and importance of cybersecurity. Brace yourselves for an inspiring presentation that will set the tone for an enriching conference experience. Also in attendance will be 2025 Virginia Teacher of the Year, Avanti Yamamoto.

Attendees will also have a chance to visit with a few of VSBA's Business Affiliates during the Affiliate Tradeshow. The presentation of the 2024 Excellence in Workforce Readiness Awards, 2024 Food for Thought Awards, and the 2024 Student Essay Contest Award will be named while lunch concludes.

But there is so much more! Attendees will be able to travel from table to table for different mini workshops showcasing the best practices that have propelled Virginia's school divisions to success.

Get ready to connect, collaborate, and conquer as we chart the course for a brighter future together!

Date: July 23, 2024

Location: Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa at Short Pump

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

Click here for more information.

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