Virginia Daily Education News

VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

Monday, April 29, 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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Hampton Roads schools recognized by Virginia Board of Education for academic success

Several schools in Hampton Roads were among those recognized statewide for their academic achievement by The Virginia Board of Education.

A.E.S. Solar pledges support for SCPS transportation safety initiatives

Bravery Awards were at the top of the agenda for the April 9 Surry County School Board meeting.

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Alleghany High School sophomore Taylor Jenkins has been selected to participate in a unique summer program that gives students an opportunity to explore careers in oncology, a branch of medicine that specializes in diagnosing and treating cancer.

William Byrd athletes sign letters of intent to continue academic and athletic careers at collegiate level

Thirteen William Byrd High School student athletes in six different sports signed letters of intent to continue their educations and athletic careers at the collegiate level during a commitment ceremony at WBHS on April 23.

Chesapeake middle school students to compete in an international robotics competition

The robotics team at Deep Creek Middle School in Chesapeake will compete in the the largest robotics competition in the world.

State approves Isle Marine Trades lab school in Smithfield - Smithfield Times

The Virginia Board of Education voted unanimously on April 25 to approve a lab school at Paul D. Camp Community College's Smithfield campus.

Madison County School Board OKs changing 'winter break' to 'Christmas break'

Despite numerous resident objections, the Madison County School Board has approved changing "winter break" to "Christmas break" in the 2024-25 school calendar.

School board approves Perkins V plan for CTE

The Greensville County School Board heard plans for the future of career and technical education at GCPS during their meeting on April 15. The board voted to approve federal funding

Arlington elementary schoolers cheer on the Washington Capitals during playoff pep rally

Cardinal Elementary School held an hourlong pep rally for the Washington Capitals, complete with hockey lessons and a visit from mascot Slapshot.

Loudoun School Business Partnership holds awards breakfast

The Loudoun School Business Partnership held its annual breakfast on April 19 and announced this year’s honorees for exemplary community service, according to a press release.

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