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Thursday, May 2, 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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Join us for a day of enlightenment and collaboration at the Virginia School Boards Association Hybrid School Law Conference. Our lineup of speakers will dive into relevant topics in education law, providing valuable insights for legal professionals, school board members, and policymakers alike.

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Suffolk high school unveils solar panel installation

A group of Suffolk students got a look at Kings Fork High School's new solar panel as part of Dominion Energy's 'Solar for Kids'.

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In surprise appearances in front of students, system announces Teacher of Year, Excellence in Service honorees

The 2023-24 Teacher of the Year for Halifax County Public Schools is...Lori Cole, a teacher at the PACE Academy.

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Five Lancaster students participate in Northern Neck / Middle Peninsula Area Band

Approximately 150 students recently participated at the Northern Neck/Middle Peninsula Area Band event at Westmoreland High School. These students were chosen out of about 350 students at auditions in February, reported Lancaster High School band director Kenny Flester.

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Newport News teacher named regional teacher of the year: 'She imprinted on my life.'

Last month, Chanda Woods was selected as the Region 2 Teacher of the Year, putting her in the running for the state title, which will be announced May 6.

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Charlottesville elementary schools host bike safety events

Burnley-Moran and Greenbrier elementary schools are riding out the year strong in their newly formed bike clubs.

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Virginia education board approves six more lab schools to aid students; is the process too quick?

The Virginia Board of Education recently approved six applications to bring students and colleges together to offer specialized instruction amid concerns over awarding state funds to private schools and financial uncertainty as leaders discuss funding for the biennium budget.

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Manassas City Council, School Board continue debate over plans for current Jennie Dean Elementary

The Manassas City Council and Manassas School Board continue to weigh options and debate what to do with the current Jennie Dean Elementary School once the new building is built.

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ACPS passes budget for next school year

The School Board has adopted a budget for the 2024-25 school year of $269.4 million, an increase of $9.5 million, or 3.6%, over the current fiscal year.

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Orange School Board plows through strategies and issues

Orange County School Board members held their monthly workshop on Monday April 29. Members of the school board heard presentations about the Local Special Education Plan, plans for replacement of 1,300 student laptops, a lease to the Boys and Girls Club, a plan for continued participation in the Albemarle Regional Migrant Education Program, an update on elementary textbook selections and [...]

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'The Sky is the Limit' for Eureka

Every year the students in Charlotte County Public Schools are involved in some type of activity with the "CASHE" program (Connecting All Students to Higher Education)

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Friday, May 31, 2024: School Law Conference


Join us for a day of enlightenment and collaboration at the Virginia School Boards Association Hybrid School Law Conference. Our lineup of speakers will dive into relevant topics in education law, providing valuable insights for legal professionals, school board members, and policymakers alike.


Date: May 31, 2024

Location: Hybrid - Richmond Marriott Short Pump

Registration: Please reach out to your school division clerk to register for this event.

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