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VSBA: School Board News Podcast, Episode 58

VSBA 2024 March Hot Topic Conference

Listen to Episode 58 of the Virginia School Board News Podcast. In this episode, VSBA Executive Director Gina Patterson is joined by Lori Grant, Associate Executive Director for the Illinois Association of School Boards and the presenter for the 2024 VSBA March Hot Topic Conference. Gina and Lori discuss the importance of attending this year's conference and what tools attendees will gain from the Trust Edge Experience.

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County teacher named kindness ambassador

KaDe Callahan is the Virginia Department of Education's Kindness Ambassador for Region V. This is the region Bedford County Public Schools is in and includes bigger, richer school divisions. Albemarle

If a student goes into cardiac arrest, does your school have a plan?

Senate Bill 181 would require Virginia's public elementary and secondary schools to develop cardiac emergency response plans.

United Way of Southwest Virginia to spin off workforce and education programs into new nonprofit

The new organization, called "EO, "will manage the United Way's $10 million portfolio of education and workforce initiatives.

Virginia Beach City Public Schools' 2024-25 school year to begin before Labor Day

The Virginia Beach School Board voted 5-4 on Tuesday night to move up the start of the school year so it begins one week before Labor Day.

Emory & Henry partners with local Virginia schools for 'Grow Your Own' grants

High school students and school employees in Southwest Virginia will now have the ability to make their way to the Emory & Henry College education department thanks to two new grants from the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE).

Supreme Court won't review admissions at Va.'s Thomas Jefferson school

The high court's decision drew a sharp dissent from two conservative justices and follows its ruling last term banning race-conscious college admissions.

Va. lawmakers pass bill requiring hazing training in high schools

Two years ago lawmakers mandated hazing training at Virginia colleges. That measure was "Adam's Law," for Adam Oakes, a VCU student who died in 2021 in a fraternity hazing incident.

Four Leesburg Elementary Schools to Receive Inclusive Playgrounds

The School Board on Feb. 13 voted 8-1 to approve $2 million of Town of Leesburg proffer funds to build inclusive playgrounds at Balls Bluff, Evergreen Mill, John W. Tolbert

Richmond School Board approves $534.5 million budget with more raises

The Richmond School Board approved a $534.5 million budget for fiscal year 2025 at its Tuesday evening meeting.

Bedford County Public Schools seek public input during superintendent search

The search for a new Superintendent of Bedford County Public Schools is underway. This comes after Dr. Marc Bergin announced he will leave the position at the end of the 2023/2024 school year.

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 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.

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

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VSBA: School Board News Podcast, Episode 58

﻿VSBA 2024 March Hot Topic Conference

VSBA 2024 March Hot Topic Conference