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<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://www.wric.com/news/local-news/henrico-county/henrico-county-schools-offering-tech-support-to-students-over-the-summer/">Henrico County schools offering tech support to students over the summer
</a>Henrico County Public Schools is offering tech support for students over the summer. The Summer Help Desk hubs will provide support for devices issued by the school division starting June 28. The hubs will operate Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to noon. Here is where…

<a href="https://www.fcps.edu/news/fairfax-county-school-board-nominates-three-fairfax-county-businesses-2021-vsba-business-honor">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.wtkr.com/news/portsmouth-public-schools-adopt-policy-supporting-transgender-students">Portsmouth Public Schools adopt policy supporting transgender students
</a>A new Virginia law ensures all students are treated equally. The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) developed Model Policies for the Treatment of Transgender Students in Virginia’s Public Schools to comply with the legislation. Raising high school senior Janare…

<a href="https://www.dailypress.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.wtvr.com/news/local-news/virginia-school-board-votes-to-remove-officers-from-halls">Virginia school board votes to remove officers from halls
</a>A Virginia school district is removing police officers from its school hallways. The Washington Post reports that the Arlington Public Schools board unanimously approved the change on Thursday. Schools Superintendent Francisco Durán says law enforcement agencies will…

<a href="https://godanriver.com/news/local/education/teacher-shortage-even-with-plenty-of-openings-in-danville-pittsylvania-county-school-officials-not-worried/article_7cb47806-d5e2-11eb-9669-df55283af922.html">Teacher shortage? Even with plenty of openings in Danville, Pittsylvania County, school officials not worried about filling positions.
</a>Across the nation, school systems are reporting increased teacher shortages. This is not a new problem. Schools have consistently dealt with high turnover and unfilled positions. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the issue, with many places in the country seeing…

<a href="https://wset.com/news/local/botetourt-superintendent-says-new-required-transgender-policy-will-not-be-a-big-change">Botetourt Superintendent says new required transgender policy will not be a big change
</a>School districts across the state are adapting their policies to be more inclusive of transgender students. Botetourt Superintendent Dr. Jonathan Russ said their district's current policies already cover protecting all students. That’s why the district is proposing keeping the policy…

<a href="https://www.wavy.com/10-on-your-side/free-summer-feeding-sites-for-children-in-eastern-virginia/">Free summer feeding sites for children in Eastern Virginia
</a>While the country is gradually emerging from the coronavirus pandemic, food insecurity is still a very real problem for some families. In Eastern Virginia, some school divisions and local groups are stepping up to the plate to ensure children are fed all summer long. The U.S.Department…

<a href="https://dailyprogress.com/news/local/education/albemarle-ramps-up-culturally-responsive-teaching-training/article_0e6e8a8c-d5db-11eb-99e4-cf859eddc1af.html">Albemarle ramps up culturally responsive teaching training
</a>Everything changed for Shay Carter-Shifflett when she became certified in culturally responsive teaching practices. She started partnering with her parents more and in different ways and realized how her own culture affected the way she set up her classroom and helped students…

<a href="https://www.wsls.com/sports/2021/06/25/9-area-high-schoolers-win-vhsl-scholarships-for-being-student-leaders/">9 area high schoolers win VHSL scholarships for being student leaders
</a>On Friday, the VHSL announced the winners of the Allstate Foundation/Virginia High School League Achievement Award. The award is the highest honor given by the VHSL to students who have excelled in the classroom and in athletic and academic activities, according to the…

<a href="https://wcyb.com/news/local/new-trauma-informed-schools-initiative-introduced-in-southwest-virginia">New trauma informed schools initiative introduced in Southwest Virginia
</a>The United Way of Southwest Virginia announced a new trauma-informed schools initiative on Thursday. The goal of the Trauma-Informed Schools Initiative is to create awareness around what it means to be trauma-informed and provide resilience skills. It will also showcase…

<a href="https://www.vsba.org/resources/recognition/media-honor-roll/">2021 VSBA Media Honor Roll- Open Now!</a>
Reporters and local media outlets play an important role in public education. School division leaders rely on responsible reporting by local media representatives so that our community members receive timely information about division initiatives and programs. Considering the…