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Thursday, February 1, 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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GCPS principals appreciated by school board

Karen Riddick, chief human resources officer at Greensville County public schools, began Monday's school board meeting by recognizing the district's leaders.

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Virginia Beach School Board member Staci Martin announces resignation

In a Facebook post, Martin said she resigned so she can focus on her family. She wrote that both her mother, who lives with her, and her husband are "facing serious health challenges." ...

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'We are making progress' - The Charlotte Gazette

There was just one problem for Randolph-Henry High when looking at last year's data. The grades were great, as were test scores overall,

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First electric public school buses in Carroll cruised through cold snap

Two local drivers of electric school buses in Carroll County say the vehicles passed the recent Arctic air and regular operation with flying colors.

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William Monroe High School robotics team wins regional qualifier


The second-ranked robotics team in the region comes from William Monroe High School, and they proved their accomplishment at this year’s Charlottesville FTQ Qualifier, where they took home first place, among many other special awards.

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Chesapeake school board seeks more money for school replacement project

The project will replace the nearly 60-year-old Crestwood Intermedia School building and allow it to transform to a K-5 site.

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Henrico Schools expands human trafficking curriculum to all middle, high schools

The curriculum "uses research-based, age-appropriate lessons to equip students to recognize the warning signs of human trafficking and empower them to practice healthy boundaries to keep themselves safe," according to Henrico Schools.

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School board votes to initiate third-party review for 2 high school students deaths

At a special meeting on Tuesday the Montgomery County School Board voted to initiate a third-party review.

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Loudoun Schools Begin Tutoring Services as Part of All in VA Plan

The school division has begun reading and math tutoring services for qualifying third through eighth-grade students in accordance with the state's All in VA Plan.

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Phones down, spirits up: Amherst schools dinner fills community up on fellowship

Cellphones were put away and laughter filled the Madison Heights Community Center as children, parents and educators played a mix of games following a Jan. 25 community dinner.

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The VSBA Government Relations team is updating the VSBA Legislative Update Blog. You can click below to view the blog and stay up-to-date throughout the session.

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Join us on March 5, 2024, for the VSBA 2024 Spring Superintendent Evaluation Workshop. This workshop is designed to provide small group support to superintendents and board members responsible for assessing and updating their evaluation model. Participants will have the opportunity to review the guidelines in detail and then use them as they draft their own models. Individual consultation and support will be available throughout the session as participants work on their revisions.

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Don't miss our next VSBA Event

February 27, 2024 - Title IX Workshop

During the initial part of the workshop, participants will delve into the fundamentals of Title IX, adopt best practices related to Title IX policies, and explore recent case law pertaining to sexual harassment of students, gender discrimination, and employee training requirements. Attendees will leave armed with tools to identify, prevent, and investigate claims of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.


In the latter half of the workshop, Sands Anderson will deliver the mandated training for Investigators and Decision-Makers, offering board members insight into these crucial roles. The federal Title IX Regulations, effective since August 2020, necessitate basic training for school division employees. Moreover, “Level II” training is mandated for professionals assuming the roles of Investigators and Decision-Makers as per the Regulations. This segment of the workshop will not only cover the foundational training but will also concentrate on specific areas required for this subset of professionals. Topics include proper investigation techniques, maintaining impartiality, relevance considerations, the integration of technology in hearings (if conducted), and understanding the scope of divisions’ educational programs. This second half is tailored to fulfill the Level II training requirements.


Location: VSBA Office or Virtual

Registration: Please reach out to your school division clerk to register for this event. For affiliate members, please reach out to Mikaela Coffey for registration at [email protected]


March 5, 2024 - 2024 Spring Superintendent Evaluation Workshop

This workshop is designed to provide small group support to superintendents and board members responsible for assessing and updating their evaluation model. Participants will have the opportunity to review the guidelines in detail and then use them as they draft their own models. Individual consultation and support will be available throughout the session as participants work on their revisions.


Location: VSBA Office or Virtual

Registration: Please reach out to your school division clerk to register for this event. For affiliate members, please reach out to Mikaela Coffey for registration at [email protected]


Saturday, March 23, 2024 - 2024 March Hot Topic Conference

Join VSBA for an Extraordinary Saturday Hot Topic Conference at the Williamsburg Lodge! We’ve listened to the needs of our valued membership and are thrilled to invite you to wake up with VSBA on a Saturday for an unforgettable day of growth and connection. This conference introduces you to “The Trust Edge Experience,” a trusted methodology employed by name-brand companies worldwide. Discover how it empowers organizations to cultivate high-performing teams while establishing a common language that enhances connection, clarifies objectives, and boosts productivity.


Location: Williamsburg Lodge

Registration: Please reach out to your school division clerk to register for this event. For affiliate members, please reach out to Mikaela Coffey for registration at [email protected]

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