VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

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Tuesday, February 6, 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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Listen to Episode 57 of the Virginia School Board News Podcast. In this episode, VSBA Executive Director Gina Patterson is joined by VSBA Deputy Executive Director Samantha Bosserman to discuss Board Self Evaluations. Learn more about this VSBA service and why it is important for your board to do. 

Click here to listen to Episode 57

Hampton HS students collect donations, buy essentials for human trafficking victims

A group of students from Hampton High School's International Baccalaureate Academy partnered with Walmart on Saturday to help those most vulnerable get back on their feet.

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Price tag threatens expansion of Virginia's free school meals program

"You could hire two thousand plus teachers a year to actually teach our poor and underserved children," Senator Mark Peake told Radio IQ.

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Facing school closures, Franklin County officials, community start debate

News that several schools in Franklin County may soon be on the chopping block has sent the community reeling in recent weeks as parents as well as teachers and staff make plans for the future.

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Augusta County School Board votes to include documents with agenda in effort to be more transparent

Joining Staunton and Waynesboro school boards, Augusta County to begin including board documents with monthly agenda

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G.L.H Johnson Elementary students prepare for annual Black History Month program

Mrs. Cookie Edmunds, P.E. teacher and NFL mom, has been organizing the show with her co-worker Brenda Hairston for over 20 years.

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Stafford County students could decide to opt in or out of virtual learning

Stafford County Public Schools are planning to offer sixth through twelfth grade students a virtual learning option starting next year.

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Va. Senate OKs bill allowing localities to impose sales, use tax for school projects

A bill backed by Sen. Creigh Deeds, D-Charlottesville, to authorize localities to impose an additional local sales and use tax for school construction or renovation projects if voters pass such a measure by referendum received the Virginia Senate's approval Jan. 29.

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Randolph-Henry students tackle budgeting, money management

Are Randolph-Henry juniors ready for the real world? Can they handle managing money and paying for things on a budget?

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CCS names Teachers of the Year


Charlottesville City Schools recognized a teacher at each of their schools at a recent school board meeting, naming them Teacher of the Year.

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No Henry schools' budget total yet, but stakeholders share priorities

Henry County Public Schools still has no budget total to propose, but the board received a FY2025 budget update with cabinet feedback.

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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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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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