Virginia Daily Education News

VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

Thursday, April 4, 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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Perfect SOL scores get students inducted into the 600 Club

Some time ago, various school boards around the Commonwealth took time to acknowledge those who managed the lofty goal of getting a perfect score on the Standards of Learning tests, or SOLs.

Nelson Middle School career day a success

On March 22, students were put in groups and traveled from classroom to classroom to attend different presentations put on by professionals in the area.

Loudoun students named regional winners in ExploraVision Competition

Toshiba and the National Science Teaching Association announced have announced the regional winners of the 32nd annual ExploraVision program, the largest K-12 science competition, according to a press release.

Reassessing How Reading Is Taught

Buena Vista City Public Schools recently held a public information session to educate both division staff and the public on the Virginia Literacy Act, which will go into effect at the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year.

Life skills class gets out in the world

At Randolph-Henry High, some of the classes are trying new ways of learning, getting students out of the classroom and to places they can see things firsthand.

'Small but mighty' ACHS chorus excels during spring semester

The "small but mighty" chorus program at Appomattox County High School (ACHS) has continued to see major successes this spring, several of which have occurred in just the past month.

VDOE hears feedback from Shenandoah Valley educators

The Virginia Department of Education is getting feedback from educators across the Commonwealth on accountability and accreditation policies in Virginia schools.

Henrico elementary school students 'adopt' lighthouses

Fifth-grade students at one Henrico elementary school recently learned more about lighthouses and their keepers, thanks to an initiative created by a Navy veteran.

LMS students organize 'Spike It for Kids' to support the needs of foster children

Eighth grader Madison Eavey and seventh grader Addison Carney, of the Luray Middle School FCCLA chapter, proudly announce the success of their recent fundraising initiative, “Spike It for Kids,” a volleyball tournament held on March 23, 2024, at Luray Middle School.

Bristol, Va. police and school system work together to enhance student safety measures

The Bristol Virginia Police Department and Bristol Virginia Public Schools say it's important for both parties to have a strong working relationship.

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