<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://patch.com/virginia/oakton/fairfax-county-school-board-nominates-three-fairfax-county-businesses-2021-vsba">Fairfax County School Board Nominates Three Fairfax County Businesses to 2021 VSBA Business Honor Roll</a>
The Fairfax County School Board nominated three Northern Virginia businesses to the Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) Business Honor Roll for their support of K-12 education. The businesses—the Capital Area Food Bank, Cox Communications and Cox Business, and…

<a href="https://www.wdbj7.com/2021/06/29/bedfords-new-superintendent-makes-listening-community-his-first-priority/">Bedford’s new superintendent makes listening to the community his first priority
</a>Dr. Marc Bergin has said a lot of hellos lately. The new Bedford County Public Schools superintendent has been meeting with community members, parents and more during regular listening sessions every Tuesday evening at libraries around the…

<a href="https://richmond.com/news/local/education/richmond-school-board-votes-to-adopt-new-science-curricula-for-the-2021-22-school-year/article_fc6c3e91-fa12-5f5c-81f0-6ae623e24cb9.html">Richmond School Board votes to adopt new science curricula for the 2021-22 school year
</a>The Richmond School Board voted 8-0 on Monday to adopt two new science curricula for the upcoming school year, a year ahead of the Virginia Department of Education’s statewide implementation of new standards for the 2022-23 school year. Virginia Department of…

<a href="https://www.wxii12.com/article/virginia-school-district-to-remove-police-from-its-hallways-after-george-floyds-death/36851705">Virginia school district to remove police from its hallways after George Floyd’s death
</a>A Virginia school board has voted to remove police officers from its school hallways. The Arlington Public Schools board unanimously approved the change on Thursday, the <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/arlington-school-police-removal/2021/06/25/48fadce6-d4eb-11eb-ae54-515e2f63d37d_story.html">Washington Post </a>reported. Schools Superintendent Francisco Durán said law…

<a href="https://vadogwood.com/2021/06/28/whats-on-the-menu-task-force-considers-changes-for-virginia-schools/">What’s on the Menu? Task Force Considers Changes for Virginia Schools
</a>Jonathan Zur believes all students should feel a sense of belonging in Virginia schools. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. “Sadly, religious and ethnic minorities are often made to feel different when they have to choose whether or not they can observe a religious holiday on a school day,” he said…

<a href="https://www.wdbj7.com/2021/06/29/pulaski-county-school-board-continues-discussions-about-transgender-students/">Pulaski County School Board continues discussions about transgender students
</a>The Pulaski County School Board continued discussions Monday about a new policy proposal about the treatment of transgender students in school. A majority of the meeting allowed for people to discuss their concerns and expectations surrounding the proposed policy. The…

<a href="https://www.henricocitizen.com/articles/whos-new-at-henrico-county-public-schools/">Who’s new at Henrico County Public Schools
</a>New administrative appointments were approved at last week’s Henrico County School Board meeting, comprising three new hires and three promotions. Here’s a look at who’s coming into new roles: Kathryn Smith was promoted to director of exceptional education, effective July 1…

<a href="https://www.pilotonline.com/news/education/dp-nw-hampton-school-business-20210627-eiqx3hwcwrbfhbmpoveq54crra-story.html">Hampton schools have a new business: selling their curriculum and test questions to other schools
</a> Essex County Public Schools were conditionally accredited before the state paused ratings in the pandemic. Two schools in the Northern Neck district with a little over 1,200 students are fully accredited, but the high school is not. With accreditation resuming next school year, it’s a…

<a href="https://www.insidenova.com/news/education/unmatched-stamina-walts-tenure-with-prince-william-schools-comes-to-an-end/article_6a4b4544-d7c4-11eb-8f87-0b89354d4836.html">‘Unmatched stamina’: Walts’ tenure with Prince William schools comes to an end
</a>Lillie Jessie still remembers Steve Walts’ first visit to Vaughn Elementary School, where she was principal. At the time, the school didn’t even have a fully functioning cafeteria. Instead, meals were distributed out of what was essentially a food truck. “Fourteen years I had not…

<a href="https://newsadvance.com/news/local/education/city-council-appoints-one-new-member-reappoints-two-to-school-board/article_f603cc08-d8f2-11eb-8246-2f84d4ed13cb.html">City Council appoints one new member, reappoints two to school board
</a>In a special-called meeting, Lynchburg City Council on Tuesday reappointed two current members and added a new face to the Lynchburg City School Board.  Randall Trost, Sharon Carter and Atul Gupta were appointed to serve on the Lynchburg City School Board for three…

<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…