Virginia Daily Education News

VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

Wednesday, April 3, 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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Grafton Village Elementary holds school-wide domino effect

The students and staff of Grafton Village Elementary School (GVES) have once again shown theirdedication to helping others through the success of their second annual cereal box drive.

JMU Lab School Plows Forward With Fall Opening

Despite uncertain funding for other lab schools, James Madison University's lab school is well on its way to opening this fall.

Carroll Schools plan for solar eclipse

With Carroll County set to experience a near-total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, Carroll County Public Schools will dismiss 30 minutes late to provide safety and a unique experience

Virginia Board of Education to host regional Accountability Listening Session in Manassas

The Virginia Board of Education will host an Accountability Listening Session in Manassas this Thursday.

'This represents change. It is not easy.' Culture shift emerges in Danville schools.

Danville Public Schools Superintendent Angela Hairston has seen a shift in culture within the system - and broader community - after an agreement inked in 2020 with the Virginia Department of Education launched to provide oversight and resources amid underperforming schools.

'We're getting there': Group gets view of high school addition, renovation project

A group of Amherst County residents, county officials and U.S. Rep. Bob Good, R-5th District, recently were given a firsthand look at the construction of an addition and renovation project at the county's high school.

IW School Board adopts $102 million 2024-25 budget

Isle of Wight County's School Board voted unanimously on March 26 to adopt a $102 million budget for the coming 2024-25 school year that requests a roughly $9 million increase from county supervisors.

UVA Women's Basketball visits Louisa County school

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School had a few visitors attend its pep rally.

ACCOMACK: School board tries to halt 'cronyism and nepotism'

Accomack County’s school board chair said new rules governing hiring committees were enacted because the school system “has a long history of cronyism and nepotism” that she wants to prevent from continuing.

Honaker's Keene, Grundy's Looney named to the VHSL All-State Teams

Honaker High School senior Keyton Keene and Grundy's Jonah Looney headline the Virginia High School League Class 1 All-State teams.

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Thursday, April 18, 2024: Virtual April Hot Topic Conference

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AI Essentials: Gain foundational knowledge from experts like Chris Jones, providing insights into the building blocks for effective policy-making in the AI era.
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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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