<a href="https://www.vsba.org/meetings-conferences/conference-on-education/">July 20, 2021, VSBA Conference on Education
</a>Join hundreds of school division leaders from across Virginia at the 35th Annual VSBA Conference on Education. We are pleased to have Governor Ralph Northam in attendance, with our afternoon keynote presentation from the Aldrin Foundation! There will also be a time for…

<a href="https://richmond.com/community/powhatan-today/legislators-laud-powhatan-county-public-schools-solar-efforts/article_d4e80e7c-d2c0-11eb-90f6-ab7099891dec.html">Legislators laud Powhatan County Public Schools' solar efforts
</a>State and local officials recently came out to explore and celebrate Powhatan County Public Schools’ success in the last few years at embracing solar energy. The school division and Sun Tribe Solar LLC organized an event on Tuesday, June 8 to showcase the solar panels…

<a href="https://wydaily.com/local-news/2021/06/22/yorktown-rotary-club-awards-scholarships-to-york-county-h-s-students/">Yorktown Rotary Club Awards Scholarships to York County H.S. Students
</a>The Rotary Club of Yorktown has awarded $1,500 scholarships to three York High School graduating seniors. Every year, the Yorktown Rotary Club offers scholarships to York County High School students. Each recipient submitted an essay based on what “Service Above Self…

<a href="https://www.wdbj7.com/2021/06/22/danville-public-schools-serve-free-meals-june-july/">Danville Public Schools to serve free meals through July 30
</a>The Danville Public Schools system will be providing free meals to children ages 18 and under after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved waivers for local school divisions and other federal meal program sponsors to utilize the Summer Food Service Program in June…

<a href="https://www.cbs19news.com/story/44156215/three-greene-county-students-honored-in-national-history-research-contest">Three Greene County students honored in national history research contest
</a>Three students from Greene County have gotten top honors for submissions to this year's National History Day's National Contest. According to a release, two William Monroe Middle School students placed first in the Junior Group Documentary category. They created the film…

<a href="https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/louisa-schools-holding-workshop-for-prospective-substitute-teachers/">Louisa Schools holding workshop for prospective substitute teachers
</a>Louisa County Public Schools is hosting a substitute teacher workshop this Wednesday. This will be from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Louisa High School auditorium. If you’d like to attend, you can call or send an email to the school district by June 22. Wednesday’s workshop is…

<a href="https://www.localdvm.com/news/virginia/school-board-approves-consolidation-of-adult-education-programming/">School board approves consolidation of adult education programming
</a>The Fairfax County School Board is providing support for the expansion of adult education programs. The expansion of these services will be in Herndon and Reston. Currently, these programs are operating in undersized spaces and at various locations that unintentionally…

<a href="https://richmond.com/community/powhatan-today/powhatan-school-board-approves-reduced-operating-budget/article_db680cae-d2c3-11eb-b918-1f36c69b9cbe.html">Powhatan School Board approves reduced operating budget
</a>The Powhatan County School Board last week adopted an amended fiscal year (FY) 2022 Operating Budget that took into account the board of supervisors approving a local transfer that was $229,800 lower than they expected. During the school board’s meeting on Tuesday…

<a href="https://dailyprogress.com/news/local/education/albemarle-school-board-incumbents-expound-on-why-theyre-seeking-another-term/article_7a247760-cfbd-11eb-980a-bb7b2a6c3fc4.html">Albemarle School Board incumbents expound on why they're seeking another term
</a>The three Albemarle County School Board members up for re-election will be uncontested in November. Graham Paige, of the Samuel Miller District; Kate Acuff, of the Jack Jouett District; and Katrina Callsen, of the Rio District, are all seeking another four-year term on the seven…

<a href="https://www.wavy.com/news/health/coronavirus/vb-school-board-to-discuss-plans-for-upcoming-school-year-at-meeting-tuesday-night/">VB School Board to discuss plans for upcoming school year at meeting Tuesday night
</a>Virginia Beach School Board members will get an update on plans for next school year on Tuesday night. The question is, will students return to a normal, pre-COVID environment? Or will there still be virus-related rules in place for the fall? Beach school leaders will go over plan…

<a href="https://wcyb.com/news/local/russell-county-parents-voice-concern-over-new-lgbtq-student-guidance">Russell County parents voice concern over new LGBTQ student guidance
</a>Virginia School districts have until the start of the 2021-2022 school year to enforce policies that'll accommodate transgender students. The Virginia Department of education introduced a new "model policies" that will protect those who identify as transgender. The policies allow…

<a href="https://www.wfxrtv.com/news/local-news/lawmakers-look-to-use-funds-to-renovate-older-schools-in-virginia/">Lawmakers look to use funds to renovate older schools in Virginia
</a>This summer, state and local lawmakers will participate in a “Crumbling Schools Tour.” A coalition of small and rural schools say the tour is aimed at giving lawmakers a firsthand account of the conditions students and staff face on a daily basis. The tour begins on…

<a href="https://richmond.com/news/local/chesterfield-school-board-joins-growing-backlash-to-critical-race-theory-denounces-framework-a-year-after/article_31683295-c105-57bf-ad61-434d0b50cd3a.html">Chesterfield School Board joins growing backlash to critical race theory, denounces framework a year after condemning racism
</a>The Chesterfield County School Board condemned racism last June and affirmed the school system’s commitment to an inclusive school environment amid a national reckoning on race. A conversation series followed. The board recognized Pride Month for the first time and shortened the school year by a day to observe Juneteenth.

<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/2021-VSBA-Advocate-for-Education-Award-nomination-form.pdf">Application Process is Open- 2021 VSBA Advocate for Education Award!</a>
The importance of advocacy and grassroots engagement is a central component of the Virginia School Boards Association. It is imperative for board members to engage the stakeholders of their community including parents, business, community and higher education leaders, local…