November 18-20, VSBA Virtual Annual Convention
The VSBA Annual Convention is the largest and most anticipated VSBA meeting of the year. While this year our Annual Convention may look a little different, and we won’t get to see your smiling faces in person, we hope you’ll find our event schedule to be just as enriching and…
2020 VSBA Virtual Annual Convention Program
The 2020 VSBA Virtual Annual Convention Program is available for download. View the program on your computer with clickable links, or print it out to reference during the Virtual Annual Convention November 18-20, 2020. If you have not yet registered for the Convention…
Superintendent of Loudoun Co. schools to take new position in Houston
Dr. Eric Williams, the superintendent of Loudoun County Public Schools in Virginia, was named the lone finalist in a Houston school district’s national search for its next superintendent on Monday. Clear Creek Independent School District made Williams its top choice to lead a…
Martinsville schools continue with ‘challenge’ of internet service for all
It’s not certain whether all Martinsville City Public Schools students have access to the internet – but by now they should be able to get it. That was the message of Director of Technology Steve Tatum, who gave an update on MiFi distribution during Monday’s meeting of the school…
Bristol, Va. schools to move to a ‘fully virtual learning format’ November 30-December 3
Officials with Bristol, Virginia City Schools have announced that after Thanksgiving break, the school system will temporarily move to a fully virtual learning format. That change will be implemented from November 30 to December 3. School officials said in part, “…we know that…
IWCS certified as Platinum School Division in 2020 VSBA Green Schools Challenge
Isle of Wight County Schools has been certified platinum in the 2020 Virginia School Board Association’s (VSBA) Green Schools Challenge. The school division was one of 18 recognized during a virtual awards ceremony for participating divisions. “We are excited…
Remaining students to return to in-person learning throughout Gloucester schools Nov. 12
The final wave of students will return to in-person learning throughout Gloucester County Schools on Thursday. Beginning Nov. 12, students in grades 4, 5, and 7 through 11 will begin in-person learning on the hybrid schedule. This means that all students whose families chose…
In-person schooling going “relatively well” in Roanoke City, officials say
Seven days into in-person instruction, Roanoke City school leaders sat down for an update. Their assessment so far: things are “pretty good.” Pre-K through fifth grade students are now back in class two days a week on a hybrid schedule. Most other students are still learning…
Officials warn that rise in COVID cases may delay reopening of Williamsburg, James City schools
Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools plan to have all students back in classrooms by Jan. 4 but the schedule could change as COVID-19 cases continue to rise, education officials said Tuesday. The division raised the prospect of schools returning to virtual learning-only in…
Virginia Beach moves ahead with in-person hybrid learning plan, despite rise in COVID cases
Virginia Beach City Public Schools will move ahead with its plan to bring students back to the buildings this Thursday, despite a rise in COVID-19 cases. Dr. Aaron Spence told the school board on Tuesday that the virus doesn’t appear to be spreading from schools, and that…
Powhatan teachers share experiences with full virtual
It’s pretty much agreed across the board that all of them wish things were different. Were it not for a pandemic forcing people to make some difficult choices for themselves and their families, all Powhatan County Public Schools’ educators would likely be finishing up a normal first nine…
Spotsylvania School Board to gather input on whether to change name of Robert E. Lee Elementary
The Spotsylvania School Board will hold two events in December to gather input from the public on whether to change the name of the county’s Robert E. Lee Elementary School. The board on Monday approved holding a community forum on Dec. 2 and a public hearing on Dec. 16…
In Chesterfield, all K-12 students are back in school as teachers express disappointment over it
Several Chesterfield County teachers, parents and students gave impassioned speeches Tuesday night voicing frustration and disappointment with a school system that continues to return students to classrooms as COVID-19 cases rise. Teacher Todd Gasparello said he…
With Richmond schools not playing, coaches fear players will transfer
Some states chose to allow high school football this fall. Others, including Virginia, deemed the risk too great and opted against holding a fall season. That led three prominent football players from Hampton Roads to move to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., so they could play this fall…
In the works: Wireless internet expansion, COVID relief for Culpeper parents
Culpeper County appears to be taking tangible steps toward boosting internet service to thousands of unserved rural homes—within the next six to nine months. The Board of Supervisors is also refining a program to distribute one-time COVID-19 relief grants to the…
Franklin County schools look to bring students back 4 days a week
The Franklin County School Board intends for the parents who did not choose all-virtual learning to be able to send their children back to school four days a week starting Jan. 26, 2021, come COVID or high water. A lengthy, tense, passionate and at at times pointedly personal…
Wednesday November 18, 2020 Early Bird Session at the VSBA Annual Convention
Student Achievement and Success During Times of Uncertainty: The Early Bird session participants will gain various insights pertaining to the importance of a high quality systems approach relating to the core business of teaching and learning as well as establishing a…
Attending the VSBA Annual Convention: Make Plans to Attend the Connectivity Session
Learn how to log in to the virtual convention and update your attendee profile, view session information and create your personalized schedule, find exhibitors and convention sponsors and use the message and chat features to engage with other attendees. Information to log in to…