Virginia Daily Education News

VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

Tuesday, April 30, 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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Two Prince William County schools honored with federal Green Ribbon, only schools in Virginia to receive award

The United States Department of Education recently announced Dale City and George P Mullen Elementary Schools as 2024 Green Ribbon Schools, the only two schools in Virginia chosen for the

Hanover High School career counselor named Counselor of the Year

"Ms. Melton is the epitome of what it means to be a career counselor who advocates, initiates ideas and strategies, and leads her team to the next level," said Karla Allen, the county's Coordinator of Counseling Services.

2 Southside schools earn a high honor from the Virginia Board of Education

Two schools on the Southside received a high honor from the Virginia Board of Education on Thursday.

Harrisonburg leaders unveil Rocktown High School - Rocktown Now

City leaders officially unveiled Rocktown High School before it opens to students at the start of the 2024-2025 school year.

As Beverley Manor Middle School prepares to close, the community had a chance to say goodbye

As the end of school gets closer, so does the final day of Beverley Manor Middle, which will close to students after this year. The community said goodbye Thursday.

Waynesboro Public Schools to use "iTeach" program for aspiring teachers

Along with other programs, Waynesboro Public Schools is working to develop staff members from within the system.

Region to get three new lab schools after state Board of Education approval

The Board of Education has approved six new lab schools, three of which have ties to either Hampton Roads or Western Tidewater. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has been a champion of lab schools as a way to help students prepare for careers after high school.

Henrico Schools hosting 'Drive the Bus' event in effort to hire bus drivers

According to the school district, interested applicants will be able to test drive a school bus and go through a course during the "hands-on career showcase."

Suffolk Public Schools hosts gang violence forum for students& parents

A small group of parents went to Kings Fork High School in Suffolk Wednesday to learn more about how to spot gang-related activity.

Fairfax Co. high schoolers compete for $20K in international math competition

A team of students from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology will soon be heading to New York City with the hopes of winning $20,000 for their work in an international math competition.

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