VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

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June 6, 2023

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. Click the underlined headlines to view the articles.

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Join us for the 38th Annual VSBA Conference on Education, commencing with a keynote address by Ms. Fabiana Parker, the 2023 Virginia Teacher of the Year. Following Ms. Parker's presentation, we have VACORP assisting us in presenting the prestigious 2023 Excellence in Workforce Readiness Awards. Next, leaders from various school divisions across Virginia will convene to participate in a range of engaging mini-workshops. These workshops will showcase successful practices implemented in Virginia's school divisions, offering valuable insights and strategies for all attendees. After the roundtable presentations, participants will have the opportunity to partake in optional regional meeting. During the lunch break, we will announce the winners of the annual VSBA Food for Thought 2023 awards. Additionally, we are privileged to have recipients of the 2023 Student Essay Scholarship address the audience.


Don't miss out! Register today to secure your spot and be a part of the 38th Annual VSBA Conference on Education.

3 siblings graduate from local high schools in a 4-year period. They didn't miss a single day.

WINCHESTER - It's not uncommon for siblings to attend Frederick County Public Schools. What is uncommon is for a trio of siblings to not miss a single day of school from kindergarten through high school graduation. But in a herculean effort, Logan McBride, Tylor McBride and Ariel Helmick did just that.

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FCPS support staff honored

WINCHESTE R - Frederick County Public Schools Superintendent George Hummer recently recognized five outstanding employees with Support Staff Awards. This year marks the 25th year the awards have been presented to recognize the accomplishments and contributions of the school division's support staff, according to an FCPS media release.

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Clarke County High School senior class leaders contemplate time

BERRYVILLE - Senior class leaders at Clarke County High School have been contemplating time - what it is and how it has affected them and their classmates, both academically and personally. "Time is the intangible force that has molded, challenged and propelled us forward," valedictorian Ethan Ellis told the Class of 2023 during commencement Thursday night.

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As Virginia Beach superintendent announces departure, school board wonders what's next

VIRGINIA BEACH - In addition to its ongoing debates about social issues, the school board now has another difficult, time-consuming decision to make - how to replace Superintendent Aaron Spence. School Board Chair Trenace Riggs said she wishes Spence the best as he prepares to leave for the top job in Loudoun County's school division, adding that Virginia Beach is losing a great leader.

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Pro-data center flyers sent home with Prince William students spark controversy

Prince William County school division officials have been trying to unravel the mystery of how a flyer promoting data centers ended up in donated weekend meal bags distributed last month to 500 students at 10 Prince William County schools.


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Roanoke College receives funding to plan lab school with Salem High School

SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke College has been approved for a $192,541 lab school planning grant from the Department of Education, according to the college. The grant will allow the college to partner with Virginia Western Community College to design a dual-enrollment program for at-risk high school students.

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Stafford schools announces summer feeding schedule

Stafford County Public Schools will provide free breakfast and lunch to all youth ages 18 and under this summer through the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be served on a first-come, first-served basis to youth ages 18 and under at the following locations: Anne E.

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Overlooked candidates call Hanover School Board selection process flawed

Nominees for a recently appointed Hanover County School Board seat, and the county's NAACP branch, say they were overlooked during a rushed selection process that did not take into account diverse backgrounds and views.

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Alexandria approves agreement to keep police in schools after long debate

After years of debate, the Alexandria City school board approved an agreement with the city's police department to staff the school system's middle and high schools with police officers. The two-year agreement, which takes effect July 1, comes after ongoing discussion with city leaders and community members, along with feedback from an advisory group formed to reimagine the partnership.

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Newport News will expand middle school sports next year: Soccer, wrestling, football and cheer

NEWPORT NEWS - Soccer, wrestling, football and cheer will be offered at all Newport News middle schools starting next school year. The school division is spending about $1.3 million to expand its middle school sports program, which already had offered basketball, volleyball and track.

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Don't miss our next VSBA event

2023 Conference on Education, July 13, 2023, Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa at Short Pump

Join us for the 38th Annual VSBA Conference on Education, commencing with a keynote address by Ms. Fabiana Parker, the 2023 Virginia Teacher of the Year. Following Ms. Parker's presentation, we have VACORP assisting us in presenting the prestigious 2023 Excellence in Workforce Readiness Awards. Next, leaders from various school divisions across Virginia will convene to participate in a range of engaging mini-workshops. These workshops will showcase successful practices implemented in Virginia's school divisions, offering valuable insights and strategies for all attendees. After the roundtable presentations, participants will have the opportunity to partake in optional regional meeting. During the lunch break, we will announce the winners of the annual VSBA Food for Thought 2023 awards. Additionally, we are privileged to have recipients of the 2023 Student Essay Scholarship address the audience.


Don't miss out! Register today to secure your spot and be a part of the 38th Annual VSBA Conference on Education.

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