<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://fredericksburg.com/news/local/education/fifth-graders-at-staffords-kate-waller-barrett-elementary-are-video-pals-with-ugandan-class/article_8f4ed11d-9819-549c-b3e8-bcc0b2141270.html#utm_source=fredericksburg.com&amp;utm_campaign=%2Fnewsletter-templates%2Fdaily-headlines&amp;utm_medium=PostUp&amp;utm_content=7afd1feb44c6e8589649d263a2475fee56680e31">Fifth-graders at Stafford's Kate Waller Barrett Elementary are video pals with Ugandan class
</a>One of things students at Green Valley, a primary school in central Uganda, wanted to know about Kelley Kruzel’s fifth grade class at Kate Waller Barrett in Stafford County was, “Do you have any traditional dances?” “We had just danced the Macarena and the Cha Cha Slide at…

<a href="https://www.henricocitizen.com/articles/henrico-schools-considers-pre-labor-day-start-for-2022-2023-school-year/">Henrico Schools considers pre-Labor Day start for 2022-2023 school year
</a>The Henrico County Public Schools district is once again introducing the option of beginning the school year before Labor Day, district officials announced Wednesday. If the proposal is adopted, the 2022-23 school year would start Aug. 29, 2022 and end June 16, 2023. The…

<a href="https://martinsvillebulletin.com/news/local/education/albert-harris-students-produce-book-about-pandemic-carlisle-yearbook-honored/article_5bb8da14-c856-11eb-a4f6-f3149f22b4ad.html">Albert Harris students produce book about pandemic
</a>Albert Harris Elementary School fourth-grade teachers and students produced a book called “From Fear to Hope” about the highs and lows of learning during a pandemic. “Renita Street, a fourth-grade teacher, developed the idea for this project,” AHES Principal Renee Brown said…

<a href="https://www.wdbj7.com/2021/06/07/97-year-old-claims-diploma-rockbridge-county-high-school/">97-year-old claims diploma from Virginia high school
</a>Graduation at Rockbridge County High School this year was unique. It was the very first time they passed out diplomas outside, on the football field. But for one recipient, it was a long time coming. “I did finish three and a half years of high school,” said Ottie Marie Canady. “We had…

<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/loudoun-schools-scott-ziegler-superintendent/2021/06/08/10200788-c8a8-11eb-81b1-34796c7393af_story.html">Loudoun County schools names Scott Ziegler as new superintendent
</a>Scott A. Ziegler will lead Loudoun County Public Schools as its new superintendent, the Northern Virginia school district announced Tuesday. Ziegler, who has served as interim superintendent for about half a year, oversaw the district’s transition from online-only learning…

<a href="https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/norfolk/governors-school-for-the-arts-student-in-norfolk-recognized-in-nationwide-challenge/">Governor’s School for the Arts’ student in Norfolk recognized in nationwide challenge
</a>A student from the Governor’s School for the Arts in Norfolk was recognized for excellence in spoken word as part of the Walgreens Expressions Challenge. Ayana Askew’s “Is Justice Blind?” was one of four spoken word performances chosen for the 2021 Walgreens…

<a href="https://rrecord.com/education-foundation-sponsors-celebration-of-excellence-banquet/">Education foundation sponsors Celebration of Excellence banquet
</a>The Lancaster County Virginia Education Foundation on May 5 sponsored the Celebration of Excellence banquet at Lancaster High School. Several students at each grade level were recognized. Rev. Kim Bunns served as the keynote speaker, reported Jamilah Sawyer. The…

<a href="https://vintonmessenger.com/school-board-briefed-on-construction-cost-increase-for-wbhs-renovations-additions/">School Board briefed on construction cost increase for WBHS renovations/additions
</a>The Roanoke County School Board was briefed on increased construction costs for the William Byrd High School renovations project at their work session on June 1. Final guaranteed prices were recently received and upped the cost of the project. RCPS Director of Facilities and…

<a href="https://www.dnronline.com/news/harrisonburg/rcps-prepares-for-summer-school/article_83223e4e-4901-5403-9bc3-e44c6874b194.html">RCPS Prepares For Summer School
</a>There are a mere two days left of the 2020-21 school year for Rockingham County Public Schools in one of the division’s most challenging years ever. Students and teachers need a break, but for some, that break will be short as summer school is right around the corner….

<a href="https://potomaclocal.com/2021/06/09/area-schools-ask-how-should-we-spend-all-this-stimulus-cash/">Area schools ask: How should we spend all this stimulus cash?
</a>Prince William County Public Schools has so much money, it doesn’t know yet what to do with it. So, it’s asking the public for ideas on how to spend nearly $90 million in federal funds it just picked up in the latest round of stimulus funding. The school division will hold a public…

<a href="https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2021/06/08/lynchburg-parents-pushing-petition-for-elected-school-board/">Lynchburg parents pushing petition for elected school board
</a>The Conservative Parents of Lynchburg group is pushing for a referendum on November’s ballot that would change the Lynchburg City School board to an elected board. Right now, members are appointed by the city council. Andrew Glover, the group’s founder, says too…

<a href="https://www.wavy.com/news/education/2-hampton-roads-high-school-students-surprised-with-25000-scholarships/">2 Hampton Roads high school students surprised with $25,000 scholarships
</a>Two local high school students received the surprise of a lifetime by winning $25,000 scholarships to help them attend school. On Wednesday, the Norfolk-based Access College Foundation and Shaggy from Z104 surprised Arriona Holiz, of Portsmouth, and Jocelyn…

<a href="https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5059067818498556430">June 24, 2021, The Importance of Civility
</a>Join VSBA for a live webinar with Executive Director Andrea Messina from the Florida School Boards Association as she shares why civility within the board room is so important. As we all know, variance in personal opinions result from different expectations, goals, beliefs, or...