VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

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Thursday, February 8, 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. 

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"I love the relationships I build with my students": Bethany Grooms named teacher of the year

Bethany Grooms, an agriculture teacher at Nelson County Middle School, was recently named Nelson County Public Schools division teacher of the year.

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Bills requiring schools to send parents gun safety notices clear Va. House, Senate

The Virginia Senate passed a bill requiring school boards to notify gun-owning parents annually of their responsibility to safely store firearms

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Salem School Board updated on division's student services

The Salem City School Board was updated on the division's student services during a work session ahead of its January meeting by Dr. Randy Jennings, director of student services, and Dr. Elizabeth Arther, coordinator of student services.

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Middle School History Teachers Honored

Two middle school history teachers have been honored by the Virginia Council of Social Studies.

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Pilot program aims to help tutors reach students in need in Albemarle


Students at the University of Virginia will be helping to tutor Albemarle County students through a new pilot program.

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Youngkin official sought to change transgender policy for high school sports

A Youngkin education official proposed, then withdrew a bid to change Virginia High School League policy to bar transgender athletes from playing on sports teams that match their gender identity.

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Bill requires Virginia school divisions update evacuation plans for students with mobility impairments

The House of Delegates approved a measure Tuesday that mandates school divisions update emergency plans to include students with mobility impairments.

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'I'm concerned at how easily it happened': Petersburg parent reacts after 13 students fall ill from candy given by former substitute

According to a message sent to parents by principal Camille Williams, the former substitute drove onto school grounds and interacted with students during recess.

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Henrico School Board to discuss staffing, implementation of Virginia Literacy Act

At a 4 p.m. work session on Feb. 8, the Henrico School Board will review an update about how the division will implement the Virginia Literacy Act beginning in the 2024-2025 school year.

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Augusta County Schools to move to LED lights

"The county has 37 different fluorescent bulbs in our 18 schools. 18 of them are not obsolete. We are having a lot of difficulty just buying bulbs," said Troxell.

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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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