Virginia Daily Education News

VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

Tuesday, April 2, 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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Amherst high school students take part in Day of Giving

More than 700 Amherst County High School students stepped out of the classroom and onto the scene of 30-plus different locations to roll up their sleeves for the annual Day of Giving outreach.

Students Help Kick Off Blacks Run Stream Clean Up

On the banks of the Blacks Run Stream this Friday, a group of high school juniors and seniors rolled a tire they uncovered while cleaning up with stream, shouting and

Mount Pleasant Elementary offers syrupy reading incentive

Students at Mount Pleasant Elementary School wrapped up this year's "One School, One Book" read aloud plus a three week Read-A-Thon with a school assembly on March 22 in which the top 10 readers (in minutes) were able to pour molasses/syrup on the heads of faculty members.

GES hands out 1,807 volumes in 'Book Blast'

Galax Elementary School students enjoyed a Book Blast on Monday, thanks to coordinator and librarian Alicia Warf and an impressive amount of donations over a mere 10 days from the students' parents, friends and families.

King William schools to start banning cell phone use

King William County Public Schools will start banning all cell phone use by students during instructional time starting next week. The stricter cell phone policy was backed by the King William School Board at its work session on March 24.

If you're heading to a City Schools sporting event next fall, expect to walk through a metal detector

After some debate among students, staff and community members about whether to put metal detectors in schools, the School Board decided to use them exclusively at sporting events and other out-of-school activities.

Grown Here at Home: Franklin County agriculture teacher heads to boot camp

Dr. Morgan Washburn is one of 15 women selected from across the country to take part in the American Farm Bureau Federation's Women's Communications Boot Camp in Washington, D.C.

King and Queen school division names its teachers of the year

King and Queen Public Schools recently recognized its teachers of the year, naming Amy Klontzaris as Division Teacher of the Year.

Spotsylvania interim superintendent aims to assist in transition

Kelly Guempel is a veteran educator with 29 years of experience. Guempel will lean heavily on that experience in his second term as the interim superintendent of the embattled Spotsylvania County Public Schools.

How newly contracted bus company plans to help Roanoke City Public Schools

It's been a rough couple of years for Roanoke City Public Schools transportation. The problems were well documented in previous meetings with parents.

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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.

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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

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

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