VIRGINIA DAILY EDUCATION NEWS

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Thursday, September 21, 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.

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Register today for the VSBA Budget Training Workshop, a two-hour session designed to provide school board members and division superintendents with a general understanding of the essential elements of budgeting and allocating division resources in a strategically-focused manner that aligns with and supports the individual needs, goals and aspirations of students. Specifically, this session will provide a general overview of student-centered resource allocation models that are intended to promote hitting every students needs. In addition, attendees will look at a number of resource allocation/distribution models that are being utilized in school districts around the country to support the individual needs of students and schools based on multiple objective and measurable student characteristics. Finally, this session will provide attendees with a comparative view of a traditional budgeting model with that of a student-centered resource allocation system.


If you would like to register, please contact your clerk to do so today! This is a hybrid event so you can attend in person at the VSBA Office in Charlottesville or virtually.

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Listen to the latest episode of the VSBA School Board News podcast as Student School Board Representative guests Jonathan Machado-Aguilar, Dinwiddie County Public Schools, and Isabella Aversano, Prince William County Public Schools, tell us more about their experience as a student representative in their divisions.

Listen to Episode 52 Here

Edith J. Carrier Arboretum Partners With HCPS To Bring Watershed Education To Fourth-Graders

On the edge of the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum, the shouts of a class of fourth graders broke through the quiet sounds of nature.

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Louisa County elementary students getting hands-on learning in garden

Some Louisa County students are making it their mission to be healthy. All four elementary school have their own garden, and these students are making good use of the fresh eats.

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New superintendent of Lunenburg schools details district's plans

Lunenburg County Public Schools (LCPS) is under new leadership with the appointment of Dr. Sharon Stanislas as the newest superintendent.

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GCPS nearing full accreditation by VDOE

The Virginia Department of Education has released its 2023 School Quality Profiles, a comprehensive report card on student achievement and school functionality. All of Greensville County public schools remain accredited

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Who is dressing Miss Virginia USA for the national stage? Fairfax Co. high schoolers - WTOP News

Students in the Fashion Careers program at Fairfax Academy are dressing Ashley Williams, this year's Miss Virginia USA, for the national stage.

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These 10 Virginia Schools Won Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Awards

Ten Virginia schools won the prestigious National Blue Ribbon School Award.The U.S. Department of Education on Tuesday, Sept. 19 recognized 353 schools across the country as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2023.

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Virginia officials say school mental health pilot 'successfully launched' new services - Virginia Mercury

The state behavioral health department is recommending policymakers continue developing a plan for youth mental health care.

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Henrico to rebuild two elementary schools to address overcrowding

The two new buildings each will be able to accommodate 750 students, an increase from the buildings' current capacity of a little more than 500 students.

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WSLS 10 recognizes Jason Long as the first winner of the Education Impact Award

WSLS 10 is starting the Education Impact Award Series highlighting great teachers in our area the public nominates.

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King William schools superintendent outlines his goals for future

The school system's 2023-28 Division Strategic Plan has been drawn up in draft form and will come before the school board for adoption at its October meeting following a public hearing on Sept. 19.

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COSSBA is now accepting proposals for the 2024 COSSBA Annual Conference in February 2024. You can visit their website for more information!

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Don't miss our next VSBA Event

2023 VSBA Title IX Workshop

Register today for the VSBA Title IX Workshop. Attendees will learn the basics of Title IX, best practices regarding Title IX policies, and recent case law relating to sexual harassment of students, gender discrimination, and employee training requirements. Sands Anderson presenter, Nicole Cheuk, will also provide the required training for Investigators and Decision-Makers as well as provide board members with an understanding of those roles.


If you would like to register, please contact your clerk to do so today! This is a hybrid event so you can attend in person at the VSBA Office in Charlottesville or virtually.


VSBA Superintendent Evaluation Workshop

Register today for the VSBA Superintendent Evaluation Workshop on October 3, 2023. This workshop is designed to provide small group support to superintendents and board members responsible for assessing and updating their evaluation model. Participants will have the opportunity to review the guidelines in detail and then use them as they draft their own models. Individual consultation and support will be available throughout the session as participants work on their revisions.


If you would like to register, please contact your clerk to do so today! This is a hybrid event so you can attend in person at the VSBA Office in Charlottesville or virtually.


VSBA Budget Training Workshop

Register today for the VSBA Budget Training Workshop, a two-hour session designed to provide school board members and division superintendents with a general understanding of the essential elements of budgeting and allocating division resources in a strategically-focused manner that aligns with and supports the individual needs, goals and aspirations of students. Specifically, this session will provide a general overview of student-centered resource allocation models that are intended to promote hitting every students needs. In addition, attendees will look at a number of resource allocation/distribution models that are being utilized in school districts around the country to support the individual needs of students and schools based on multiple objective and measurable student characteristics. Finally, this session will provide attendees with a comparative view of a traditional budgeting model with that of a student-centered resource allocation system.


If you would like to register, please contact your clerk to do so today! This is a hybrid event so you can attend in person at the VSBA Office in Charlottesville or virtually.

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