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Friday, February 2, 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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Alleghany Highlands School Board Garners Prestigious VACo Best Achievement Award

In a celebration of collaborative spirit and educational excellence, the Alleghany Highlands School Board was honored with the esteemed Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) Best Achievement Award for 2023.

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Virginia music teacher Annie Ray wins 2024 Grammy Music Educator Award

Annie Ray, a music teacher and orchestra leader from Annandale, Virginia, has been named the winner of the 2024 Music Educator Award.

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Proposed RPS budget includes more mental health support, teacher pay raise, building maintenance

All of last year, complaints could be heard at school board meetings about outdated buildings, understaffed teachers and safety concerns in Richmond Public Schools. Now, the division is trying to effort some of those changes.

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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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Free robotics certification being offered at Tazewell County Career and Technical Center

A free robotics certification is being offered at the Tazewell County Career and Technical Center.

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Martinsville High School students open new t-shirt business, "Stitchify"

The students create custom shirts, hats, hoodies, and more that are quite fitting for school events and organizations.

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Prince George High School Scholastic Team Earns Second Straight Runner-Up Finish in Region 5C Competition

Some of Prince George High School's best and brightest showcased their academic skills during the Virginia High School League's Region 5C Scholastic Bowl regional competition on January 27, 2024, earning the school's second straight regional runner-up finish in recent years. 

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Suffolk Public Schools considers starting new school year before Labor Day

The school division sent out a survey to the school community about a pre-Labor Day start to the 2024-2025 year.

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Danville Public Schools names Teachers of the Year

On Wednesday afternoon, Danville Public Schools announced Teachers of the Year for individual schools.

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At Henrico Schools' town hall, parents praise new security measures, ask for more afterschool programming

School security, student mental health, parent engagement, and affordable afterschool opportunities were among the topics discussed by Henrico Schools parents, teachers and even a few students at the Henrico School Board town hall Jan. 30.

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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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