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VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

Monday, April 8, 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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Manassas Park Middle School teacher named Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year

Darnell Greene, an algebra and math teacher at Manassas Park Middle School was named the Virginia Region Four Teacher of the Year.

Spotsylvania teacher earns regional award

Riverbend High School French teacher Beth Marshall and her class got a surprise Friday afternoon when education officials and fellow teachers made a surprise visit to announce an award for

Beloved teacher, counselor leaves $1 million to Prince William educational foundation

SPARK, the educational foundation for Prince William County Public Schools, has received a $1 million donation from the estate of Lillian Orlich, who was a teacher and counselor in the school system for 64 years.

Expanded Walk Zones Proposal Could Impact 265 Students

More than 260 students from eight schools will either lose a bus stop or gain one next school year based on the division's annual review of walk zones.

IWCS celebrates Agriculture Literacy Week

In celebration of Agriculture Literacy Week, Windsor Elementary School (WES) students in grades K-5 were invited to the Isle of Wight County Schools' Agricultural Land Lab for storytime.

Residents can give feedback on Virginia Board of Education's newly approved school-ranking system

The new system will be used to create a report that will place schools in a "performance category" based on a summative score that takes into account multiple indicators.

State reps call on APS to provide stronger labor protections in construction of new Arlington Career Center

Arlington's state legislators are calling on school officials to provide more labor protections for workers building the multimillion-dollar Arlington Career Center.

The Community Foundation surprised Dawbarn Award winners in Staunton, Waynesboro and Augusta County

Area educators were celebrated in Staunton, Waynesboro and Augusta County with the presentation of the annual Dawbarn Awards, which come with $10,000.

Va. Gov. Youngkin amends bill that requires schools to notify parents of student overdoses

Virginia Gov. Youngkin amended a bill that requires Virginia public schools to notify the community of suspected student overdoses within 24 hours.

Real-world class offered hands on financial

Local high school seniors learned about real-world finances during the annual Dollars and Sense event recently held at the New College Institute (NCI), and sponsored by the United Way of Martinsville Henry County.

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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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