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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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Culpeper elementary students win STEM award

The International Technology and Engineering Educators Association's Elementary STEM Council declared a team from one of Culpeper's elementary schools as the winner of the 2023 Grand Design Challenge.

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'The math of football': How a Virginia teacher uses sports in the classroom

A public school teacher in Fairfax County, Virginia, ties his math lessons to football, aiming for his students to better understand and engage with class content.

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Taylor Middle School reopening delayed a year to 2028

This year's second graders will not start sixth grade in the freshly rebuilt Taylor Middle School in 2027 as planned but will instead spend that year in the 88-year-old former

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Board members take part in 'Principal for the Day'

Several members from the Gloucester County School Board and Board of Supervisors participated in "Principal for the Day" earlier this week, where these members served...

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Smyth County unveils Teacher for Tomorrow program to combat teacher shortage | WCYB

Education leaders in Smyth County say they need help filling vacant teaching positions.

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Trial scheduled in Ziegler case despite prosecutor's motion to drop charge

A judge has scheduled a trial against former Superintendent of Schools Scott Ziegler despite the prosecution seeking to drop the case.

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Stafford schools superintendent urges action on teacher shortage amidst soaring enrollment

Stafford County Schools Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor addressed the pressing need for additional teachers as student enrollment in the school division continues to climb.

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School Board Covers Requested Start Time Feedback

At it's latest meeting, the Harrisonburg City School Board highlighted its request for school start time feedback, wins in their legislative program as well as approving personnel changes and internet

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WMLCPS names Holly Ransone District Teacher of the Year

Life has come full circle for Westmoreland High School art teacher Holly Ransone. The 1981 graduate of Washington & Lee High School was recently named the Westmoreland County Public Schools'

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Raises for Hanover teachers in proposed 2025 budget

The budget also proposes to increase salaries for bus drivers to a starting salary of $23 per hour, up from $18.77 per hour.

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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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