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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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Hampton 11-year-old publishes book with a special message

In our Children of Change segment, we feature local kids doing great things to make a positive impact on the community. 11-year-old Israel Veney of Hampton is one of those children. He is a 6th grader at Kilgore Gifted Center in Hampton.

Prince George County School Board Celebrated for Service During VSBA's School Board Appreciation Month

Annual Recognition's Theme Highlights School Boards as "The Heart of Education"

Albemarle High School hosts first Black Business Career Day

To celebrate Black History Month, Albemarle High School hosted its first Black Business Career Day.

The nation will be listening

Exactly 80 years to the day of the turning point of World War II, Carroll County's chorus students will perform a 50-minute concert in Washington, D.C. as part of the

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital teaches kids about distracted driving

Indian River High School students received a simulated lesson Wednesday on the dangers of distracted driving from Sentara Norfolk General Hospital staff. Kids participated in a wide range of activities to see and feel what it's like to drive while impaired.

Democrats propose tweaks to parental notification law, citing censorship concerns

Over the past year, several Virginia school divisions have cited a 2022 state law as justification for pulling books from the shelves.

GCHS honors the link between Black History and CTE

Greensville County High School celebrated Black History Month during a school-wide assembly on Friday.

Waynesboro Public Schools receives funding to help aid the teacher shortage

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) gave school systems across the Commonwealth access to grant funding to develop the staff it has on hand.

School Board Committee Reviews New Park View HS Design

The new Park View High School will be three stories high—the first high school in the county to have that design— and feature lots of natural light within its 295,000-square-foot building, according to division Director of Construction Joseph Pascarelli.

Renovations at William Byrd nearly complete

The William Byrd High School Renovation and Expansion Project is nearly complete.

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

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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VSBA: School Board News Podcast, Episode 58

﻿VSBA 2024 March Hot Topic Conference

VSBA 2024 March Hot Topic Conference