Virginia Daily Education News

VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

Thursday, February 15, 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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VSBA President recognizes School Boards Appreciation Month

Suffolk Public Schools held a presentation with a special guest from the Virginia School Boards Association during their Wednesday, Feb. 8 meeting.

Roanoke schools joining lawsuit against social media

The board voted on a resolution to join "over 400 school divisions nationwide" in suing the ownership of social media companies like Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube.

Henrico Schools announces opening of two Advanced Career Education facilities, offering new spaces for skills programs

Henrico County Public Schools has announced the opening of two Advanced Career Education facilities near Hermitage and Highland Springs high schools.

Spotsylvania School Board approves $480 million budget

The Spotsylvania County School Board approved its proposed fiscal 2025 budget at its Monday meeting.

School board meeting centers on student happenings

The Gloucester County School Board focused its attention on students during the board's regular monthly meeting, held Tuesday night in the T.C. Walker Education Center...

Frederick County School Board to consider weapons detection pilot program

The Frederick County School Board's Buildings and Grounds Committee voted Monday to send a weapons detection pilot program to the full School Board for consideration.

Update comes on Halifax County High School construction, school system budget shortfall

The Halifax County School Board received an update on the high school construction project and the budget at their Monday evening meeting in the high school cafeteria.

State Education Department approves first-of-its-kind Roanoke school

Goodwill Industries of the Valleys, which is based in Roanoke, hopes to open the school within two years.

Sussex County Schools family event features big prizes

Sussex Central High School will be the place to be On Saturday, February 17, for all Sussex County Public School students and family members who like to have fun and win prizes.

Madison: 'Growing Our Own' through Teachers of Tomorrow

At its regular monthly meeting Monday night, Madison County School Board heard from Madison County High School Principal Betty-Jo Wynham and teacher Cathy Zanella about the school district’s "Teachers for Tomorrow” Career and Technical Education (CTE) program.

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