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Friday, January 19, 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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Virginia's first lab school launches quietly at VCU

The partnership between VCU and a regional high school for computer science called CodeRVA launched in October.

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A new Charlottesville school gives some teens a different way to learn - at night

Days after teachers performed a sick out” at Charlottesville High School in response to the ongoing fights on campus, Charlottesville City Schools announced their plans for a new alternative education program. 

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County School Board Receives Letter Arguing Unconstitutionality Of Meeting Prayer

Amid several controversial decisions at the last meeting, the Rockingham County School Board received a letter last Thursday from the Freedom from Religion Foundation, arguing that its recent implementation of

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Legislation to bring Va. teacher pay to national average gets bipartisan support

The legislation would require the state to compensate educators at a rate that is at or above the national average.

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Newport News Public Schools receives EPA grant for purchase of propane buses

The low-emission buses will also save the division thousands of dollars a year in fuel and maintenance costs.

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Stafford officials debate issue of more modular classrooms

Board of Supervisors and School Board set to discuss the matter, again, at Tuesday work session.

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Family warned school about threats to their son who was shot and killed at graduation, report shows

A newly released report shows that an 18-year-old student fatally shot last year after his high school graduation in Virginia had been kept home for months because of fears for his safety but was still allowed to attend commencement ceremonies.

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Hanover School Board discusses proposed changes to library policy

On Tuesday, Jan 17, staff presented two main proposed changes to a policy approved last June which resulted in 75 books being removed from the school district's libraries and classrooms.

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Democrats advance multiple bills out of House Education Committee

House Democrats are touting bills that advanced from the House Education Committee Wednesday morning in Richmond.

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House Democrats cast doubt on funding for Youngkin's STEM lab schools

"We're going to be focusing our investments, and making sure we've got mental health, adequate teacher pay - at least at the national average, and making sure we've got good support staff to take care of our children," Delegate Sam Rasoul told Radio IQ.

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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]


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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