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Monday, February 19, 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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Phoebus high schoolers, city leaders read to students for Black History Month

Kids at several elementary schools got special visitors this week, who taught them the importance of Black History Month.

Roanoke County Public Schools is seeking input on a name for new CTE school

Roanoke County Public Schools is in the process of planning a new career and technical education school. The new CTE facility will replace the existing Burton Center for Arts & Technology.

Students sue over Va.'s controversial transgender policy in schools

The ACLU of Virginia filed lawsuits on behalf of two transgender students, asking judges to vacate state guidance rolling back trans protections in schools.

Final charge against former Loudoun Co. superintendent dropped

The final charge against former Loudoun County Schools Superintendent Scott Ziegler was dropped Thursday.

Fishburn Park Elementary SRO gets a sticky note surprise on Appreciation Day

Valentine's Day is over, but Cupid is still hard at work! This time he is making sure School Resource Officers (SRO) are getting a taste of the love.

Virginia ACLU sues Department of Education over trans model policies

Virginia's chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union is taking Virginia's Department of Education to court over model policies regarding transgender students.

King George Community Comes Out to Speak About Book Challenges

Middle school students, teachers and parents shared their thoughts at Monday's meeting.

Campbell County School Board discusses new app, special education plan

The Campbell County School Board approved the annual application by the special education advisory committee for state funding and was given details about the school division's new app.

City School Board Hears Community Concerns On Potential Start Time Change

Almost a month ago, the Harrisonburg City School Board received a recommendation from its School Start Time Task Force, and on Monday, members of the Harrisonburg community shared their concerns,

AHPS Board Clerk Karen Willis Is 'Heartbeat of the Boardroom'

The Alleghany Highlands School Board is recognizing its school board clerk, Karen Willis in honor of School Board Clerk Appreciation Week, Feb. 12-16.

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