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Thursday, January 18, 2024

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Virginia legislators look to update outdated school funding formula

"Tennessee decided to do better, and they did," said Del. Carrie Coyner. "We can't afford to not have the outcomes we need because kids are so far behind."

High school senior selected for U.S. Senate Youth Program

A Halifax County High School senior, Landon Jones, is headed to Washington the week of March 2 as a youth delegate to represent Virginia in the U.S. Senate Youth Program.

School board must release investigation, says judge

The Richmond Public School Board must release the investigation it commissioned into last summer's shooting outside the Altria Theater, a judge ruled on Tuesday afternoon.

How a school tech software company's data breach could impact DC-area districts

A data breach that affected school software company Raptor Technologies may have left some Northern Virginia school systems' information vulnerable.

Expected enrollment dip could mean another delay for Prince William's 14th high school

Prince William County's planned 14th high school could be delayed two more years, pushing its opening to 2029, while several other schools get additions or renovations - the result of

Hamlin reflects on coming home as SCPS Superintendent

On December 14, 2023, the Sussex County School Board unanimously approved Dr. Julius Hamlin as the new Sussex County Public Schools (SCPS) Division Superintendent, replacing Dr. Arthur L. Jarratt, Jr., who retired December 31.

After Lynchburg's school board rejected a grant from an LGBTQ+ group, private donations will fund a quiet room

About $5,000 has been raised to set up a calming room at E.C. Glass High School.

Saturday school ready for launch in Danville. But it won't be traditional classes.

For the first time in recent memory - and perhaps history - hundreds of Danville students will rise early Saturday morning to attend the first of a five-month special school session.

Efforts to increase teacher pay, decrease school counselor ratio clear first legislative hurdle

Both bills will now face larger committee votes before heading to the floor where a friendly Democratic majority is expected in both the House and Senate.

ACPS superintendent chooses favorite new logo for the school system

After years in development, the School Board will vote Thursday night on a new logo for Alexandria City Public Schools, and Superintendent Melanie Kay-Wyatt is recommending Logo 1, according to a staff presentation.

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January 22-23, 2024 - 2024 VSBA Capital Conference

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There are few elected or appointed positions as crucial to the future of our communities as school board members. VSBA is here to empower you in your new role and ensure you hit the ground running. In addition to the core curriculum, our VSBA Annual New Member Orientation Training recognizes the importance of your individual voice and your role within a governance team. We believe that your unique perspectives and contributions are invaluable to the success of your local school board.

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