VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

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. Click the underlined headlines to view the articles.

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School Board gets preview of how Taylor Middle School could look with renovations

Fauquier school board members got their first look this week at how Taylor Middle School might look after extensive renovations to make room for an additional 300 students, a new and larger gym, a cafeteria big enough to accommodate one full grade level and a redesigned bus loop that would make picking up and dropping off students easier. 

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Richmond Alternative School building celebrates 100 years

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) -The Richmond Alternative School building is celebrating 100 years of educating and guiding young Richmonders who have faced challenges throughout their academic journey.

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School Board Pledges Action on Grand Jury Report

Following the release of the findings of the special grand jury report on the investigation in the Loudoun County Public School's sexual assault scandal, the School Board leadership released a statement noting the eight-month probe found no criminal conduct, but pledging to address the panel's "serious" criticisms.

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'Stuff the Bus' serves 200 families

The Pulaski County Public Schools Transportation Department, paraprofessionals and office staff members recently held a "Stuff the Bus" event to help support local families during Thanksgiving. Once again, the event was a huge success.

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Stakeholders share concerns, praise at school system's small-group town hall meeting - The Henrico Citizen

Henrico parents and teachers gathered at Quioccasin Middle School on Wednesday evening to attend a type of meeting that Henrico County Public Schools never had held before.

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Fredericksburg-area schools earn Purple Star awards

Multiple schools in the Fredericksburg area have earned Purple Star awards for meeting the needs of students from military families, the Virginia Department of Education announced Monday. In Fredericksburg, Hugh Mercer and Lafayette elementary schools and Walker-Grant Middle School earned the Purple Star designation.

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Luray Police and Sheriff's Office partner with schools to implement LifeSpot app to deal with 'active threats' | Education | Page Valley News

By Randy Arrington LURAY, Nov. 17 - Last week local officials took a big step toward a partnership that will provide real time communication if the worst every takes place on one of the nine campuses of Page County Public Schools.

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VDH: High flu activity at daycare facilities, schools

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The seasonal wave of influenza, hitting the U.S., including Virginia, harder than in years past. Virginia health officials urged caution Thursday, just one day after the first pediatric flu death of the season was reported in southwest Virginia.

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BAE Systems partners with Radford elementary school

RADFORD, Va. (WDBJ) -Students at Belle Heth Elementary School had story time thanks to a partnership with BAE Systems on Dec. 5. "It's the love of reading," BAE Systems ' Lisa Hillary-Tee said. "It keeps families connected. It keeps children in school." BAE Systems operates the Radford Ammunition Plant.

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Hillsville implementing Agriculture in the Classroom

HILLSVILLE - Hillsville Elementary students will soon see a new project underway, after the school was awarded a grant to implement Agriculture in the Classroom. Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) awarded 71 grants in 44 Virginia localities for the 2022-23 school year.

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Don't miss these upcoming VSBA Events

Insights for Budget Basics & Finance 101: Part 1 Webinar: December 7, 2022Part 2 Webinar: December 8, 2022

This webinar series focuses on Virginia public school budgeting. Webinar 1 discusses the roles of elected officials, fiduciary requirements, stakeholders, and budget reports. While webinar #2 explains expenditures, including enrollment, staffing, salaries, and employee benefits. 

2023 VSBA Capital Conference, January 30-31, 2023

This year’s two-day Capital Conference will kick off with a budget and economic outlook for 2023 with the latest update on the Commonwealth’s financial picture. After the budget presentation there will be a conversation between Former Virginia House of Delegate Chris Saxman and Dr. Bob Holsworth with their perspectives on the landscape of Virginia politics in 2023 and beyond. Following this session, attendees will hear from VSBA’s own, J.T. Kessler and Stacy Haney on the happenings at the Capitol for the 2023 Virginia General Assembly.

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