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(5224, 5, '2021-04-19 05:00:48', '2021-04-19 09:00:48', '<a href="https://www.vsba.org/meetings-conferences/budget-training/">2021 Budget Workshop, May 6, 2021\r\n</a>Join us for the VSBA’s Budget Training workshop to learn more about the importance of The Board’s Role in Developing the School Budget. In this virtual workshop, based on member requests, board members will learn their role in the budget process and how it relates to the…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/resources/competitions-and-challenges/studentessaycontest/">First Annual VSBA Student Essay Contest, Deadline April 30\r\n</a>The Virginia School Boards Association is holding a personal essay/speaking contest where the winner will have an opportunity to present before an audience of more than 300 school board members and administrators at the 2021 Virtual VSBA Conference on Education held July 20…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://roanoke.com/news/local/salem-school-board-member-lived-to-serve-youth-families/article_604eeb14-9e39-11eb-a31b-b33803cab774.html">Salem School Board member lived to serve youth, families\r\n</a>Scores of patients, fellow public officials, colleagues and family members are coming to grips with the death Tuesday of Michael Chiglinsky, a Roanoke Valley psychologist and Salem community leader who lived to serve countless young people and their families. Chiglinsky…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/the-tri-cities/petersburg-public-schools-announce-two-positive-student-cases-of-covid-19/">Petersburg Public Schools announce two positive student cases of COVID-19\r\n</a>Petersburg City Public Schools announced that two students at Cool Spring Elementary School have tested positive for COVID-19. According to the press release, the students are in different grades and were last at the school on April 14. Anyone affected will be contacted by the…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.loudountimes.com/news/northam-meets-with-students-over-pervasive-harassment-of-asian-americans/article_12dcf42e-9eda-11eb-b264-bba33e327b6f.html">Northam meets with students over pervasive harassment of Asian Americans\r\n</a>Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) met with 15 Loudoun high school students of Asian and Pacific Islander descent Thursday in a closed-door meeting to discuss the harassment they’ve received amid a string of recent violence towards Asian Americans across the country. Northam was…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://newsadvance.com/news/local/education/for-second-year-no-official-high-school-proms-in-lynchburg-area/article_1616cd70-9df1-11eb-bc2e-4be5c50c020a.html#tracking-source=home-the-latest">For second year, no official high school proms in Lynchburg area\r\n</a>For the second year in a row, Lynchburg-area high schools won’t be holding school-sponsored proms. Officials with Lynchburg City Schools and divisions in the counties of Amherst, Bedford, Campbell and Nelson said schools could not hold such events and comply with Gov. Ralph…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.whsv.com/2021/04/15/harrisonburgs-city-budget-includes-no-money-for-hhs2-but-city-and-school-still-dedicated-to-build/">Harrisonburg’s city budget includes no money for HHS2, but city and school still “dedicated” to build\r\n</a>On Tuesday, Harrisonburg’s city council members heard the proposed budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 from City Manager Eric Campbell. Campbell explained to council members the challenges in developing the city’s next budget because of uncertainty around…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.winchesterstar.com/winchester_star/technology-resource-instructor-named-wps-teacher-of-the-year/article_b6048b92-06a0-51de-8dbb-1b1705ec2d88.html">Technology resource instructor named WPS Teacher of the Year\r\n</a>COVID-19 has made it clear how important technology access is for students, particularly if they can’t come to school. Frederick Douglass Elementary School Principal Stephanie Downey said it would have been very difficult to survive as a school during the pandemic without…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://fredericksburg.com/news/local/education/schools-announce-plans-for-in-person-graduation-ceremonies/article_aa9ab76e-501a-56ff-944d-893e56de27aa.html#tracking-source=home-top-story">Schools announce plans for in-person graduation ceremonies\r\n</a>Five Fredericksburg-area school divisions have announced plans to hold in-person graduation ceremonies for the class of 2021. Stafford County Public Schools will hold ceremonies at all five high schools for more than 2,400 graduating seniors. Each school will host six separate…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://patch.com/virginia/tysonscorner/music-education-program-receives-national-recognition">Music Education Program Receives National Recognition\r\n</a>Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has been named a Best Community for Music Education by the NAMM (National Association for Music Merchants) Foundation. FCPS was recognized for its outstanding commitment to and support of music education, and for its efforts to provide…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.dailypress.com/virginiagazette/va-vg-jcc-budget-0417-20210416-crpjpgnlrnh6zfm5ykydiejqjy-story.html">James City County’s proposed budget omits $31M for new elementary school\r\n</a>James City County’s proposed budget includes funding for a raft of building projects on the school division’s wish list with one major omission — a $31 million-plus new elementary school. A public hearing to discuss James City County’s proposed FY2022 and James City Service...\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.princewilliamtimes.com/news/updated-covid-19-outbreak-at-woodbridge-high-stemmed-from-school-athletics/article_79786a2c-6b2e-11eb-afa1-2fd12f05e77f.html">COVID-19 outbreak at Woodbridge High stemmed from school athletics\r\n</a>A COVID-19 outbreak Woodbridge Senior High School reported by the Virginia Department of Health on Friday involves positive cases stemming from school athletics, according to Principal Heather Abney. The Woodbridge High outbreak was the 11th involving a public or private…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.pilotonline.com/news/education/vp-nw-virginia-beach-reopening-20210416-34gzlrqdvbfszo5lad24kxp7gy-story.html">Virginia Beach schools plans to bring older students back for 4 days a week\r\n</a>Older Virginia Beach students who have opted to return for face-to-face instruction will switch from two days of in-person instruction a week to four days on April 27. Pre-K through sixth-grade students have already been in classes four days a week, with Monday remaining an…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://martinsvillebulletin.com/news/local/education/they-feel-defeated/article_e58ae70e-9e59-11eb-acb8-ffa2851836b3.html">They feel defeated\r\n</a>The last time Martinsville High School seniors Aaron Dalton, Ben Jarrett, and Michael Devorra put on Bulldogs jerseys was in June of 2019. Martinsville’s boys soccer team had just completed a record-breaking season that saw them go 21-2-1, winning the Piedmont District and Region…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://fredericksburg.com/news/local/caroline-supervisors-reject-returning-1-7-million-to-schools-for-capital-projects/article_da4e7c50-ac03-5ee3-bcc5-ee6aea661177.html">Caroline supervisors reject returning $1.7 million to schools for capital projects\r\n</a>The Caroline Board of Supervisors has decided not to give the county schools $1.7 million in leftover funds that the School Board wanted to use for capital improvements. The supervisors’ 4–2 vote Tuesday resulted in the county retaining the full $1.7 million dollars, delaying a…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://dailyprogress.com/news/local/education/puryear-seeking-fifth-term-on-charlottesville-school-board/article_b36430d8-9e3a-11eb-9d88-0b8242b33768.html">Puryear seeking fifth term on Charlottesville School Board\r\n</a>Leah Puryear is seeking a fifth term on the Charlottesville School Board. In her re-election announcement this past week, Puryear said she wanted to continue to support several initiatives started in past years that have more recently gained momentum. Those include the…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://alextimes.com/2021/04/board-votes-to-rename-middle-and-high-schools/">Board votes to rename middle and high schools\r\n</a>Following months of discussion, the Alexandria School Board voted unanimously at its April 8 meeting to rename T.C. Williams High School and Matthew Maury Elementary School as Alexandria City High School, and Naomi L. Brooks Elementary School, respectively. The new…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/local-school-systems-plan-fun-and-intensive-summer-camps-for-students-facing-learning-loss-during-pandemic/">Local school systems plan ‘fun’ and ‘intensive’ summer camps for students facing learning loss during pandemic\r\n</a>Summer school program plans are in the works to combat learning loss in the region. After the COVID-19 pandemic left students learning virtually rather than in the classroom, often for months at a time, school districts are noticing several students falling behind on critical…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.nbc12.com/2021/04/15/louisa-county-public-schools-holding-groundbreaking-ceremony-new-building/">Louisa County Public Schools to hold groundbreaking ceremony for new building\r\n</a>Louisa County Public Schools announced a groundbreaking ceremony will take place for a new building. The new addition will be a building with 13 classrooms, two resource rooms and an activity area at Jouett Elementary School. The ceremony will take place at 4 p.m. on April 15…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/resources/competitions-and-challenges/food-for-thought/">VSBA 2021 Food for Thought Competition\r\n</a>The VSBA would like to invite you to participate in the eighth annual Food for Thought Competition, a friendly competition between Virginia’s school divisions to showcase their programs that combat childhood hunger, provide healthy school meals, and encourage…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8030447412820124429">Webinar, April 22, 2021 Project IGuardian</a>\r\nProject iGuardian is presented by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). Project iGuardian is an HSI initiative “designed to inform youths, parents, and educators about the risks that children face in the online environment” that also “aims to arm  educators…', 'April 19, 2021', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'april-19-2021', '', '', '2021-04-20 09:56:14', '2021-04-20 13:56:14', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?p=5224', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(5229, 5, '2021-04-20 05:00:19', '2021-04-20 09:00:19', '<a href="https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8030447412820124429">Webinar, April 22, 2021 Project IGuardian</a>\r\nProject iGuardian is presented by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). Project iGuardian is an HSI initiative “designed to inform youths, parents, and educators about the risks that children face in the online environment” that also “aims to arm  educators…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/resources/competitions-and-challenges/studentessaycontest/">First Annual VSBA Student Essay Contest, Deadline April 30\r\n</a>The Virginia School Boards Association is holding a personal essay/speaking contest where the winner will have an opportunity to present before an audience of more than 300 school board members and administrators at the 2021 Virtual VSBA Conference on Education held July 20…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://fredericksburg.com/news/local/the-caroline-cruiser-aims-to-connect-families-to-the-school-division/article_dfe24a3d-59ca-53c9-9883-32e6fa2fab5b.html#tracking-source=home-top-story">The Caroline Cruiser aims to connect families to the school division\r\n</a>In a rural county like Caroline, keeping families connected with the school system in a virtual environment has been especially challenging. Thirty percent of the school population of about 4,100 students is without high-speed internet, and some students were already living…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.rappnews.com/news/schools/swindler-announces-plans-for-outdoor-graduation-senior-prom-at-school-board-meeting/article_e8a003cc-9fb5-11eb-989f-7b5083f56889.html">Swindler announces plans for outdoor graduation, senior prom at school board meeting\r\n</a>The mood at the Rappahannock County Public School Board meeting on Tuesday night was at once relieved and triumphant, reflecting the schools’ sense of achievement after successfully bringing all students in grades K-12 back to in-person learning four days a week. The evening…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.dnronline.com/news/harrisonburg/bluebirds-are-special-guests-at-bluestone-elementary/article_b5758abe-cee7-57e4-a6d2-6673f17962c0.html">Bluebirds Are Special Guests At Bluestone Elementary\r\n</a>Nothing says spring like the chirping of baby birds in their nests. Students at Bluestone Elementary School are eagerly awaiting the arrival of four baby bluebirds in the nesting boxes they had installed in March in order to attract and observe bluebirds, as well as other nesting…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.dailypress.com/news/education/dp-nw-newport-news-attendance-data-20210418-lzo6ovdqp5hjhi2lsadq22gw24-story.html">Newport News schools are open. But numbers show many students aren’t coming back.\r\n</a>Calvin Griffiths was excited to finally go back to 11th grade at Warwick High School in-person in March. He missed his friends in the International Baccalaureate program, and after struggling in online classes, he hoped in-person school would help. But most classrooms were nearly…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://martinsvillebulletin.com/news/local/education/education-brief-robotics-teams-gets-grant/article_0ad834ea-9c9c-11eb-8507-a7ebc1c3b82f.html">Robotics teams gets grant\r\n</a>Appalachian Power has awarded the FIRST Robotics Team 1262, based at New College Institute, a grant of $4,450. The team members are Sheccid Lara-Diaz  and James Li of Martinsville High School; James Li, Jacob Gray, Joshua Graham, Autumn Wingfield, Nicholas…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.nbc12.com/2021/04/19/rps-school-board-vote-fall-reopening-plan/">RPS School Board to vote on fall reopening plan\r\n</a>School leaders in Richmond are set to vote on back to learning plans for the fall. Superintendent Jason Kamras’ “Reopen With Love” plan has in-person learning starting on September 8. Families will get to choose between in-person learning or virtual learning, though RPS officials…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wjhl.com/covid-19-keeping-schools-safe/bvps-to-host-clinic-to-administer-pfizer-vaccine-to-students-16-older-at-virginia-high-school/">BVPS to host clinic to administer Pfizer vaccine to students 16 &amp; older at Virginia High School\r\n</a>Bristol Virginia Public schools will administer the Pfizer vaccine to students at Virginia High School next week. According to Superintendent Keith Perrigan, the vaccine will be available to students ages 16 and older on Monday, April 19. 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The county’s school division announced on Thursday in-person graduation plans for all 12 Prince William high schools as well as PACE West, the…\r\n\r\n<a href="http://princessanneindy.com/2021/04/16/petitions/">Former Virginia Beach School Board candidate submitted petitions some say they never signed\r\n</a>Justin Burns, a former candidate for the Virginia Beach School Board, carried nominating petitions that included the names and purported signatures of people who told The Independent News they did not sign them. 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(5291, 5, '2021-04-21 05:00:49', '2021-04-21 09:00:49', '<a href="https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8030447412820124429">LIVE Webinar, April 22, 2021 Project IGuardian</a>\r\nProject iGuardian is presented by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). Project iGuardian is an HSI initiative “designed to inform youths, parents, and educators about the risks that children face in the online environment” that also “aims to arm  educators…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/news/new-collective-bargaining-service/">New Collective Bargaining Service</a>\r\nIn association with Haney Phinyowattanachip PLLC, VSBA is pleased to offer services related to the collective bargaining process. Services would be tailored to the specific circumstances of each school division and may include providing input on the required and recommended…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://dailyprogress.com/news/local/education/albemarle-schools-wont-be-adding-more-in-person-days-this-academic-year/article_83f288dc-a154-11eb-8cc4-e7479abf5a9d.html#tracking-source=home-top-story">Albemarle schools won''t be adding more in-person days this academic year\r\n</a>The Albemarle County school division is not planning to add more days of in-person instruction for the rest of this school year; however, all students will have access to five days per week of in-person classes next school year. “What we’re saying is that’s the default unless something…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://richmond.com/news/local/education/richmond-public-school-officials-unanimously-approve-back-to-school-plans-for-fall/article_3a3d474c-0a0c-55d7-a02f-3148481cf032.html">Richmond public school officials unanimously approve back-to-school plans for fall\r\n</a>The Richmond School Board unanimously approved a plan Monday for Richmond Public Schools students to return to school for five days a week next school year, striking an alternative plan for hybrid instruction. After feedback from families, Superintendent Jason…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.alxnow.com/2021/04/19/alexandria-city-council-unanimously-adopts-collective-bargaining-ordinance/">Alexandria City Council unanimously adopts collective bargaining ordinance\r\n</a>After months of fine-tuning, the Alexandria City Council unanimously passed a collective bargaining ordinance on Saturday. Its passage was praised by Alexandria’s employee unions as a step forward in employee rights. “I want to thank you, the members of the City Council, for…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.chesterfieldobserver.com/articles/school-system-mistakenly-releases-names-of-students-staff-with-covid/">School system mistakenly releases names of students, staff with COVID\r\n</a>The local school system failed to properly redact personal information from a document requested through the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, inadvertently releasing to a parent last week the names of all Chesterfield County Public Schools students and employees who…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/education/chesapeake-public-schools-in-person-graduation-2021/291-ffa43646-b514-41a9-9e4b-9ba7f3400769">Chesapeake Public Schools to have in-person graduation at ODU\r\n</a>Chesapeake Public Schools will hold an in-person graduation for the senior class of 2021 at the S.B. Ballard Stadium at Old Dominion University. Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton said the school is bringing back in-person graduation, after the pandemic forced school leaders to...\r\n\r\n<a href="https://wjla.com/news/local/northern-va-high-schools-prepare-for-in-person-graduation-ceremonies-in-spring">Northern Virginia high schools announce plans for in-person graduations in spring\r\n</a>As COVID-19 vaccine eligibility opens up to everyone over the age of 16-years-old in Virginia, high schools are planning for in-person graduation ceremonies this spring. On April 1, 2021, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam issued an executive order that included preliminary guidance for…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wdbj7.com/2021/04/19/salem-city-schools-and-virginia-cooperative-extension-launch-garden-to-go-program/">Salem City Schools and Virginia Cooperative Extension launch Garden-To-Go program\r\n</a>Salem City Schools and the Virginia Cooperative Extension have launched the Garden-to-Go project. Pre-pandemic, the organizations were planning to provide gardening and nutrition education programs to the classroom. But the pandemic created new challenges, so Salem…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://wjla.com/news/local/va-governor-expands-capacity-school-musicals-plays">After student concerns, Va. governor expands capacity for school musicals &amp; plays\r\n</a>On Monday, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam said he would expand capacity limits at school fine arts performances such as musicals and plays. The governor made the announcement while speaking at a new mass vaccination clinic in Fairfax County. ”Currently, performance…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wric.com/community/hopewell-student-representing-virginia-in-first-virtual-poetry-out-loud-national-competition/">Hopewell student representing Virginia in first virtual Poetry Out Loud national competition\r\n</a>Hopewell High School senior Azhane Pollard is representing Virginia on a national stage at the first virtual Poetry Out Loud semifinals. She’ll be competing for the chance to win $20,000, selected as one of 55 finalists among an average of 250,000 annual participants…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.pilotonline.com/news/education/vp-nw-chesapeake-schools-plan-20210420-i5d2lukbjzcabcy5zfovzp5xxa-story.html">No proms for Chesapeake seniors this year. But all students can take in-person classes full time in the fall.\r\n</a>With a new law requiring all Virginia public schools to offer full time in-person instruction starting this fall, Chesapeake is doing away with the system it’s used during the pandemic that offered families a choice of some in-person classes or all virtual ones. The district, which serves…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/virginias-first-lady-tours-north-fork-middle-school/article_b643200d-8c08-5474-a690-597893151f96.html">Virginia''s first lady tours North Fork Middle School\r\n</a>Virginia first lady Pamela Northam visited area schools on Tuesday, including a stop at North Fork Middle School. Northam, who also visited schools in Rockingham and Page counties, said it was great just seeing kids being back in school and doing in-person learning. "It has been…\r\n\r\nHenrico Schools’ Bridge Builders Academy plans family workshops\r\n\r\n<a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Foese.ed.gov%2Ffiles%2F2021%2F04%2FMOE-Chart_with-waiver-FAQs_FINAL_4.19.21_12pm.pdf&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cdrigsby%40nsba.org%7C01381beb1365444261cf08d9036ffb2c%7C00932d080ddd44afb700c3c0549e4e68%7C0%7C1%7C637544601793880290%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=qRZecUrldOaHyt29hXb9pyXJChLhUwHSKf1BQBO4%2BSM%3D&amp;reserved=0">Guidance on Maintenance of Effort (MOE) Requirements and Waiver Requests under the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund and Governor''s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund.</a>\r\nThe U.S. Department of Education has released guidance that addresses maintenance of effort requirements among the COVID-19 recovery laws that include education stabilization funds. The link above will take you to the updated information from the U.S. Department of Education:\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/meetings-conferences/budget-training/">2021 Budget Workshop, May 6, 2021\r\n</a>Join us for the VSBA’s Budget Training workshop to learn more about the importance of The Board’s Role in Developing the School Budget. In this virtual workshop, based on member requests, board members will learn their role in the budget process and how it relates to the…', 'April 21, 2021', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'april-21-2021', '', '', '2021-04-20 19:48:30', '2021-04-20 23:48:30', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?p=5291', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5299, 5, '2021-04-21 13:09:12', '2021-04-21 17:09:12', 'Augusta County Fine Arts teachers are ensuring that all students are continuing to learn, explore, and create through the arts during these challenging times.  Whether at home or in school, teachers continue to provide meaningful, artistic experiences for students.  Examples include virtual art shows, art kits to-go with resources, video demonstrations, family resources, and teacher check-ins.  Students are also using software for graphic design and digital photography.  Art activities utilizing everyday materials in the home allow students to explore their surroundings.  Drama productions are exploring techniques previously used in radio shows and performing entirely over online meeting platforms!   Music programs utilize technology through virtual performances, integrating at home and classroom performances into streamed "concerts".  They are exploring other styles of music and performance through a variety of projects, chamber groups, and solo development.  Students are learning music editing and recording software and exploring other methods of mixing, coding, and composing.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nDr. Sarah Melton, Instructional Supervisor for Fine Arts\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:smelton@augusta.k12.va.us">smelton@augusta.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n540-245-5119', 'Creating and Performing in a Virtual World', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'creating-and-performing-in-a-virtual-world', '', '', '2021-04-21 13:25:04', '2021-04-21 17:25:04', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5299', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5300, 5, '2021-04-21 13:27:15', '2021-04-21 17:27:15', 'How is ACPS ensuring the quality of our fully inclusive preschool experience is not only maintained but enhanced during the 2020-2021 pandemic? To make this happen , Safety mitigation strategies were put into place, and innovation became the main focus. Students in Augusta County preschool enjoy in-person preschool in classrooms with reimagined room arrangements that allow for child choice and quality interactions. One strategy is the “own zone” in which students have a designated spot of their “own” for meals, rest, and access to materials that do not have to be shared. This is an enhancement that ACPS will likely maintain post-pandemic. Team collaboration produced high quality virtual learning plans as well as developmentally appropriate snow day plans that facilitate child and family interactions and meaningful experiences during time that must be spent learning from home. Parent outreach was redesigned and strengthened though non-traditional formats such as virtual conferences, recorded presentations, and individual parent visits to the classroom. This comprehensive experience sets students up for success and builds a love of learning during a pandemic!\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nKaitie Saunders, PK Supervisor\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:saunders.lk@augusta.k12.va.us">saunders.lk@augusta.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n540-245-5140', 'Preschool In a Pandemic', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'preschool-in-a-pandemic', '', '', '2021-04-21 13:27:15', '2021-04-21 17:27:15', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5300', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5301, 5, '2021-04-21 13:29:17', '2021-04-21 17:29:17', 'The Clymore STEAM program incorporates science, technology, engineering, arts, and math into real-world, inquiry-based experiences! Students are becoming empathetic problem solvers who design using engineering practices, think critically, and empower each other. Second through fifth-grade students attend STEAM during their “specials rotations”, and collaboration with classroom teachers allow all learners to regularly participate in STEAM challenges. Our student engineers are given agency and choice when creating, use new technologies, take on authentic roles (game designers, music composers, earthquake engineers, and technologists), learn how STEAM practices are used in various careers by working with community members, connect content they are studying in class, and have opportunities to utilize 21st-century skills (5 Cs). Students solve meaningful problems and celebrate mistakes, learning to improve and encourage their peers to do the same! Our Cardinals are talented and curious, and we are thrilled to design and problem solve in Clymore’s STEAM program!\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nJulia Urban,Teacher\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:jurban@augusta.k12.va.us">jurban@augusta.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n540-245-5043', 'Clymore Elementary STEAM Program', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'clymore-elementary-steam-program', '', '', '2021-04-21 13:29:17', '2021-04-21 17:29:17', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5301', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5302, 5, '2021-04-21 13:30:12', '2021-04-21 17:30:12', 'The Bedford County Public Schools blended learning model in grades 7 - 12 was a combination of virtual and face to face instruction.  This model required each learner to initially attend two days in a cohort with an additional flex day offered for students when needed. The unique element of BCPS blended learning model is that each student cohort had a Learning Coach who served in an advisory role. The Learning Coach was the primary way for the learner and parent/guardian to navigate school. Learning Coaches developed stronger student relationships in the cohort using a social-emotional learning curriculum. Coaches also assisted students with scheduling meetings with teachers individually or in small groups. Learning coaches monitored student progress, created a classroom community, provided instructional support, and facilitated the use of Canvas.  Students have excelled academically because of the level of social emotional support that has been provided by this model.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nBeth Robertson, Associate Director of Learner Services\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:brobertson@bedford.k12.va.us">brobertson@bedford.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n540-588-0163', 'Learning Coaches for Hybrid Instruction', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'learning-coaches-for-hybrid-instruction', '', '', '2021-04-21 13:30:12', '2021-04-21 17:30:12', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5302', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5303, 5, '2021-04-21 13:31:05', '2021-04-21 17:31:05', 'The Bedford County Public Schools Virtual Help Center was designed to provide comprehensive assistance to our community. This interactive forum includes resources, videos, and one-on-one support. Parent University was designed as an extension of the Virtual Help Center to help parents and students navigate the new learning environment. Videos are routinely released on the school YouTube channel to inform our community of best practices related to virtual or blended learning and provide technical tips. These videos provide strategies for success including study habits and routines, as well as giving parents a glimpse into learning from the perspective of students and teachers. Student agency is enhanced, as students acquire strategies to monitor content and skill acquisition. Teachers continue to prioritize instruction since technical assistance is provided by this resource. We received frequent visits to the Virtual Help Center, numerous views on the YouTube channel, and positive feedback from our community.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nLeeAnn Calvert, Director of Recruitment and Retention\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:lcalvert@bedford.k12.va.us">lcalvert@bedford.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n4345460029', 'BCPS Virtual Help Center/Parent University', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'bcps-virtual-help-center-parent-university', '', '', '2021-04-21 13:31:05', '2021-04-21 17:31:05', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5303', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5304, 5, '2021-04-21 13:32:03', '2021-04-21 17:32:03', 'SJES Support You News is a daily broadcast provided each morning following announcements.  Filled with character-building and fun social-emotional learning, each day of the week is designated.  Mindful Monday, Thankful Tuesday, Wise Word Wednesday, Thoughtful Thursday, and Friendship Friday inform and inspire students to be caring and productive.  Broadcasts are the brain-child of Megahn Boswell, School Counselor, and David Sizemore, Communities in Schools Site Coordinator, who teamed up to creatively share valuable lessons and encourage students during a most difficult period.  Yoga poses, mindfulness, the practice of being grateful, personal and social awareness are brought to the forefront daily….with the goal that each and every student will participate in and benefit from our broadcasts.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nDr. Linda Brittle, Principal at Stonewall Jackson Elementary School\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:lbrittle@bvps.org">lbrittle@bvps.org</a>\r\n\r\n276-821-5740', 'SJES Support You News', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'sjes-support-you-news', '', '', '2021-04-21 13:32:03', '2021-04-21 17:32:03', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5304', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5305, 5, '2021-04-21 13:32:52', '2021-04-21 17:32:52', 'Bearcat Bridge is a program that helps prepare graduating seniors for the workforce that do not plan on attending college.  This is a new program endorsed by the Bristol Chamber of Commerce.  Participating students will receive a list of Work Ethic Diploma Standards which currently includes 11 achievement categories. Each category has one, two, or three subcategories that are assigned a point value.  Students who sign up for the Work Ethic Diploma must complete enough of the goals set out in the achievement categories to score 20 points in order to receive the diploma seal.  Local businesses have partnered with Virginia High School/Bearcat Bridge Program, to give graduating seniors that have completed this program priority over other applicants for employment opportunities.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nDr.  Jan Huffman, Assistant Principal\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:jhuffman@bvps.org">jhuffman@bvps.org</a>\r\n\r\n276-821-5857', 'Bearcat Bridge', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'bearcat-bridge', '', '', '2021-04-21 13:32:52', '2021-04-21 17:32:52', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5305', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5306, 5, '2021-04-21 13:34:20', '2021-04-21 17:34:20', 'Bearcat Pause is a K-6 program created to address the social, emotional and behavioral needs of  students.  This program is an alternative setting that provides students support in developing tools to adapt to the trauma sustained in life.  Bearcat Pause is equipped with calming caves, a motor room for movement, a soft-walled safe room and comfort corner, sensory walk, low lighting, restroom facilities for students and staff, and treasure cave. Students are provided with a safe and supportive, social emotion learning environment with a focus on self-regulation and mindfulness skills.  When asked about Bearcat Pause, lead instructor, Katie Cordle, says, “All behavior communicates something.  It is important to look past the behavior and determine what is causing the behavior.”  Students are given ‘tools’ to help them navigate life’s ups and downs.    Bearcat Pause is staffed with one lead teacher, and three additional staff members.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact</strong>:\r\nKatie Cordle, Lead Teacher\r\n<a href="mailto:kcordle@bvps.org">kcordle@bvps.org </a>\r\n276-821-5770', 'Bearcat Pause', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'bearcat-pause', '', '', '2021-04-21 13:34:20', '2021-04-21 17:34:20', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5306', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5307, 5, '2021-04-21 13:35:27', '2021-04-21 17:35:27', 'This fall CCPS made the decision to support equity groups, including students with disabilities, English language learners and students with limited access to internet. Students with significant impact of autism or intellectual disabilities had the opportunity to come to school. In-person learners have learned social distancing, wearing masks, and other barriers presented by mitigation. In addition, they have progressed in their goals. Virtual students, and their teachers, have learned innovative ways of engaging with learning. Special education teachers and their staff have taught in-person with an amazing level of dedication and their students are exceeding expectations! Joe Robertson, a special education teacher said, "I am very pleased with how well my students are doing. I am excited to need new IEP''s as a number of skills have been mastered. I am very happy this year that my students are showing wonderful progress toward their goals in spite of the pandemic."\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nPaige Carter, Director of Special Education\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:pjcarter@ccps.us">pjcarter@ccps.us</a>\r\n\r\n804-633-5088 x1065', 'Return to Learn for Equity Groups', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'return-to-learn-for-equity-groups', '', '', '2021-04-21 13:35:27', '2021-04-21 17:35:27', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5307', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5308, 5, '2021-04-21 13:36:13', '2021-04-21 17:36:13', 'Our Carroll County Public Schools FIRST Robotics Program started out six years ago with one FIRST Lego League team. It quickly gained popularity and in 2021 we have 11 teams throughout the county spanning grades 4-8, with the FIRST Tech Challenge team at the high school. We introduce students to robotics, coding and engineering through working with robots, and real-world problems using research, creativity and innovation. This year our robotics program faced challenges unlike any other season and rose to the occasion even though team meetings were sporadic and competitions were virtual. Two of our teams went on to compete at the state level. We find this a vehicle for talent development as our students find their voice in the FIRST process. They take away self-confidence, vision, and a sense that they can create their own future as they take full responsibility for the successes and failures of the projects.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nShanda Warren, FIRST Program Administrator\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:skwarren@ccpsd.k12.va.us">skwarren@ccpsd.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n276-728-9247', 'Carroll County FIRST Robotics Programs', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'carroll-county-first-robotics-programs', '', '', '2021-04-21 13:36:38', '2021-04-21 17:36:38', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5308', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5309, 5, '2021-04-21 13:38:05', '2021-04-21 17:38:05', 'Carroll County Public Schools created the "Cavaliers Connected" program to offer a free, 100% virtual option for students who are unable to attend in person. Specific teachers at each level are designated Cavaliers Connected teachers; this ensures that our virtual students receive the attention they deserve, while also removing the burden of virtual instruction from the great majority of in-person teachers. Cavaliers Connected teachers utilize a flexible schedule to ensure students can receive instruction at a time and place that fits their needs, while offering live office hours and small group sessions to provide individualized attention. Furthermore, we are piloting the Schoology LMS to ensure students and parents know four key principles: what to do, when to do it, how to receive help, and how well they performed. These factors have made Cavaliers Connected a success in ensuring that students are receiving the quality of education they deserve.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nRyan Newberry, Cavaliers Connected Administrator\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:ranewber@ccpsd.k12.va.us">ranewber@ccpsd.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n276-728-9055', 'Cavaliers Connected', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'cavaliers-connected', '', '', '2021-04-21 13:38:05', '2021-04-21 17:38:05', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5309', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5310, 5, '2021-04-21 13:37:59', '2021-04-21 17:37:59', 'In December 2019, Growth and Opportunity in Virginia (GO Virginia) awarded a $2.4 million grant to the Loudoun Education Foundation (LEF) for the creation of the Virginia K-12 Computer Science Pipeline program in Chesapeake Public Schools (CPS) and Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS). Chesapeake Public Schools will receive $756,828, approximately 32% of the total grant award. The funds will be used to provide professional learning opportunities for teachers, create a database of curriculum and instructional practices for the integration of computer science activities, and embed computational thinking into core subject areas, with guidelines for building partnerships with STEM related companies. The two-year project will focus on designing an educational model that integrates computer science and computational thinking skills across the K-12 curriculum, designed to build a sustainable pipeline of graduates with a strong foundation in Virginia computer-science jobs. The grant funds the grades 6-12 portion of this initiative. This project will serve as a model for other localities to increase the number of high school graduates entering fields related to STEM.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nDebbie Hunley-Stukes\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:Dr.debbie.hunley-stukes@cpschools.com">Dr.debbie.hunley-stukes@cpschools.com</a>\r\n\r\n757-547-0153', 'GoVA Grant and Computer Science', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'gova-grant-and-computer-science', '', '', '2021-04-21 13:37:59', '2021-04-21 17:37:59', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5310', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5311, 5, '2021-04-21 13:38:44', '2021-04-21 17:38:44', 'A Whole New World: Personalized Teacher Development Shining, shimmering, splendid...not words teachers traditionally associated with required summer PD. Yet, summer 2020 in CCPS proved that a new design and delivery model brings PD luster even in unprecedented times. May 2020 -- we faced a heavy PD lift. Teachers needed training in our LMS. They needed to learn new digital applications, and all 4,400 teachers needed a districtwide vision of excellence in virtual pedagogy. Personalizing offerings began with creating ‘personas’ (Mr. Freddie AintReady, Ms. Clementine GonnaBeFine, and Mr. Jonas Iownthis). Teachers selected their ‘best match’ and from there a customized PD playlist of topics under 6 themes (ex. Effective Online Communication) was generated. Flexible offerings (day&amp;eve) all had video ‘content trailers,’ facilitated rich discussion, and exit tickets. Our teachers were the students in this innovation, their exit tickets prove amazing growth, and their overwhelmingly positive feedback shared the wins.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nErnest Longworth, Director of Innovative Instruction\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:ernest_longworth@ccpsnet.net">ernest_longworth@ccpsnet.net</a>\r\n\r\n804-639-8914', 'Getting to the Starting Line -- The New World of Personalized Teacher Development', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'getting-to-the-starting-line-the-new-world-of-personalized-teacher-development', '', '', '2021-04-21 13:38:44', '2021-04-21 17:38:44', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5311', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5312, 5, '2021-04-21 13:39:38', '2021-04-21 17:39:38', 'When the schools closed for COVID-19, the need for additional support for our students increased. While Grab and Go meals were being provided, there was a tremendous lack of social support for many of our students. The City of Fairfax Schools partnered with two local groups – Fairfax Rotary and A Place to Eat, a local non-profit dedicated to eradicating hunger in the City of Fairfax families. Through the work of school and district based staff, the Rotary was able to make a significant financial donation to A Place to Eat. With these and additional funds and donations, A Place to Eat collected and donated thousands of pounds of food to over 265 families and 500 children. In December of 2020, the City of Fairfax School Board presented virtual certificates at a recognition ceremony honoring the two groups for their work and dedication to our students.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact:  </strong>\r\n\r\nCarrie Dorsey, Communications Specialist\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:carrie.dorsey@fairfaxva.gov">carrie.dorsey@fairfaxva.gov</a>\r\n\r\n703-293-7131', 'Partnering with Community Leaders', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'partnering-with-community-leaders', '', '', '2021-04-21 13:39:38', '2021-04-21 17:39:38', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5312', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5313, 5, '2021-04-21 13:40:20', '2021-04-21 17:40:20', 'Physical education did not stop when the pandemic hit. Cumberland Elementary School found a way to provide instruction and movement for both students in class and students learning remotely. Realizing the importance of physical education for competence and confidence in daily life, for improving fitness and overall health, and for reducing anxiety and depression, the instructor developed engaging and varied lessons and activities for students. In-person learners tried virtual style tag; jump rope for improving rhythm, coordination, endurance, and strength; yoga; dancing; playing bean bag; cone tossing; and hopscotch. For global learning, students learned Bolivia Hopscotch and Escargo Hopscotch from France. Students participated in a Veteran’s Day Boot Camp, complete with an obstacle course with tire drills and army crawl. To ensure that remote learners had opportunities to learn the basics of activities, the instructor created a series of YouTube videos giving demonstrations of skills needed for the activities.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nDr. Chip Jones, Superintendent\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:cjones@cucps.k12.va.us">cjones@cucps.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n804-492-4212', 'Physical Education:  Don''t Stop Moving!', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'physical-education-dont-stop-moving', '', '', '2021-04-21 13:40:51', '2021-04-21 17:40:51', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5313', 0, 'showcases', '', 0);
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(5314, 5, '2021-04-21 13:41:53', '2021-04-21 17:41:53', 'Concurrent teaching is difficult under the best of circumstances, but it is very difficult to teach art without students being present. However, that did not stop the CCES art teacher who forged ahead to teach art to students in grades PreK-4. The art teacher came up with activities such as the one based on the book “Let’s Go Sledding,” where students drew pictures of themselves sledding and posted them online. Students celebrated Black History Month by researching an influential figure and then transforming them into a Pop Art inspired work of art. So that students learning remotely could participate, materials and supplies were delivered to home. Videos were created and put on flash drives so that students could follow the instruction on their devices without Internet. The teacher made sure that students were taught the art SOLs, but included cross-curricular instruction as well in subjects including English/language arts and history.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nDr. Chip Jones, Superintendent\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:cjones@cucps.k12.va.us">cjones@cucps.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n804-492-4212', 'Art During a Pandemic', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'art-during-a-pandemic', '', '', '2021-04-21 13:41:53', '2021-04-21 17:41:53', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5314', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5315, 5, '2021-04-21 13:43:14', '2021-04-21 17:43:14', 'Last spring, while students were disheartened by not being able to compete in the Energy Innovation Challenge, they put their knowledge and passion toward applying for the NEED (National Energy Education Development) Project grant. Students wrote a big portion of the grant narrative and gathered data from our school division to create a greater school and community awareness of solar and sustainable energy sources. The new solar panels were installed this fall and students enrolled in the Energy Pathway Courses are able to access real-time data to complete class projects and continue to educate their peers and parents about solar energy.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nDr. Royal Gurley, Assistant Superintendent\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:rgurley@dcpsnet.org">rgurley@dcpsnet.org</a>\r\n\r\n804-469-4190', 'Solar Power for Dinwiddie High School', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'solar-power-for-dinwiddie-high-school', '', '', '2021-04-21 13:43:14', '2021-04-21 17:43:14', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5315', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5316, 5, '2021-04-21 13:48:50', '2021-04-21 17:48:50', 'One of the initiatives for the Dinwiddie Middle School this year is Student and Family Engagement. To accomplish this school-wide goal, teachers banded together by grade level and content areas to provide student and parent support in all subject areas. The sixth grade mathematics department partnered with local businesses to develop Math Madness! Students will have the opportunity to participate in games and activities to reinforce mathematical concepts with their family and friends. The English department is hosting a Virtual paint night, a student helpline for English support, and parent night for Writing SOL preparation and more. Additional activities include a Virtual Gallery Walk for parents to showcase student projects in history and STEM kits were shared with science students to do hands-on learning at home. Teachers have developed many innovative ways to encourage families to learn and engage in the curriculum together.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nDr. Royal Gurley, Assistant Superintendent\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:rgurley@dcpsnet.org">rgurley@dcpsnet.org</a>\r\n\r\n804-469-4190', 'Middle School Family Engagement', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'middle-school-family-engagement', '', '', '2021-04-21 13:48:50', '2021-04-21 17:48:50', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5316', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5317, 5, '2021-04-21 13:49:26', '2021-04-21 17:49:26', 'School opened last September with many restrictions. Many students were virtual, while others were face to face. While field trips were cancelled, our division strived to maintain experiences virtually. Teachers NK-12 were afforded the opportunity to continue all field trips virtually. We developed a list of experiences that correlated with each grade level and teachers have been sharing the field trips with students. Students in all DCPS schools are packing lunches and walking through numerous sites together. Many teachers are even assigning partners and offering break out rooms to explore their trips in further detail. These field trips have allowed our schools to maintain normalcy and instruction to be delivered in a fun and enriching manner for our students.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nDr. Royal Gurley, Assistant Superintendent\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:rgurley@dcpsnet.org">rgurley@dcpsnet.org</a>\r\n\r\n804-469-4190', 'Virtual Field Trips', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'virtual-field-trips', '', '', '2021-04-21 13:49:26', '2021-04-21 17:49:26', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5317', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5318, 5, '2021-04-21 13:50:40', '2021-04-21 17:50:40', 'Tappahannock Elementary School (TES) and Robious Middle School (RMS) are partnering together to unite in literacy across school divisions. RMS students will serve as book pals for TES students. The kickoff for this event will be on March 2 during Read Across America Week. Kindergarten and PreK students will be given donated books from their pals at RMS. TES is focused on improving literacy skills for all students. This initiative promotes a higher interest in reading for students from both schools. As the elementary students are learning to read it will benefit them to hear and see fluent readers. The secondary students will have opportunities to build confidence in their reading skills and to make a difference in the lives of young scholars. We are separated by school divisions, the pandemic, and levels of education but united through literacy. TES/RMS - #togetherthroughliteracy\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nJanet Garland, Principal\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:jgarland@essex.k12.va.us">jgarland@essex.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n(804) 443-5301 or (804) 399-7237', 'United in literacy across school divisions', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'united-in-literacy-across-school-divisions', '', '', '2021-04-21 13:50:40', '2021-04-21 17:50:40', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5318', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5319, 5, '2021-04-21 13:52:42', '2021-04-21 17:52:42', 'At Tappahannock Elementary School (TES), we are committed to prioritizing literacy through our Literacy Institute. The institute is a five week professional development opportunity that encompasses the five components of literacy: phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Participants will learn the why behind effective reading instruction by diving into the science of reading. Teachers want to learn more - "I want to attend the literacy institute so that I can learn how to help my students become better readers. I not only want to be able to teach them how to read, but the nuts and bolts behind the science of reading. Fine tuning my craft is important to me." Teachers are now focusing their instruction on closing skill deficits and this is bringing about improvements in student reading achievement. As students receive systematic, explicit instruction they are able to unlock the barriers to their pathway to reading excellence.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nJanet Garland, Principal\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:jgarland@essex.k12.va.us">jgarland@essex.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n804-443-5301 or 804-399-7237', 'TES Literacy Institute - A Journey through literacy:  Unprecedented Times, Learning Climbs', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'tes-literacy-institute-a-journey-through-literacy-unprecedented-times-learning-climbs', '', '', '2021-04-21 13:52:42', '2021-04-21 17:52:42', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5319', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5320, 5, '2021-04-21 13:53:36', '2021-04-21 17:53:36', 'Human Resources, Facilities, CTE, and Adult and Community Education collaborated to create and promote Trades for Tomorrow. This program gave High School CTE students the opportunity to become employed with facilities as entry level skilled trade employees. Once employed the students were able to participate Youth Registered Apprenticeship, this allows students to log work hours towards Register Apprenticeship. Upon graduation students were able to continue their technical instruction with Adult and Community Education and continue their employment with FCPS Facilities. Trades for Tomorrow addresses a staffing need for skilled apprentices while giving FCPS students the opportunity to start pursuing a career licensed journey worker in the skilled trades.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nAshley Hicks, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:aehicks@fcps.edu">aehicks@fcps.edu</a>\r\n\r\n571-484-2000', 'Trades for Tomorrow (Human Resources, Facilities, CTE, and Adult and Community Ed.)', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'trades-for-tomorrow-human-resources-facilities-cte-and-adult-and-community-ed', '', '', '2021-04-22 14:03:09', '2021-04-22 18:03:09', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5320', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5321, 5, '2021-04-21 13:54:23', '2021-04-21 17:54:23', 'Three-year interdisciplinary program in which students engage in problem-based challenges connected to the real-world that are designed to teach concepts in mathematics, science, and engineering. Students enrolled in the program are part of a cohort that operates as a smaller learning community. They meet for three-period blocks every other day. Students approach problems holistically, in a real-world context, where different aspects of each discipline are interwoven and highly connected. Content for the course is aligned with the National Academy of Engineering''s Grand Challenges for Engineering. The GSCP was designed and supported in part through the High School Program Innovation grant from the Virginia Department of Education.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nWhitney Ketchledge, Coordinator IV, Career and Technical Education\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:wsketchledge@fcps.edu">wsketchledge@fcps.edu</a>\r\n\r\n571-423-4000', 'Global STEM Challenges Program (CTE, Math, Science)', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'global-stem-challenges-program-cte-math-science', '', '', '2021-04-22 14:03:01', '2021-04-22 18:03:01', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5321', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5322, 5, '2021-04-21 13:54:56', '2021-04-21 17:54:56', 'Adult and Community Education (ACE) Driver Education partnered with VA DMV to offer testing for the driver''s license permit. This partnership allowed FCPS ACE to deliver permit testing at FCPS High Schools after the school day. This initiative increased student access to driver education by allowing students to test at their home or neighboring school without having to take a trip to a DMV customer service center. The access to permit testing ensures more students are prepared to participate in driver education behind the wheel classes and ultimately become licensed drivers in the Commonwealth of Virginia. From September to March of 2020 FCPS ACE was able provide the permit test to over 1300 High School students. Currently FCPS ACE is offering the permit test to High School students at FCPS adult learning centers with COVID-19 mitigation protocols in place.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nPaul Steiner, Administrator\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:Pdsteiner@fcps.edu">Pdsteiner@fcps.edu</a>', 'Driver Education Permit Testing at High School Sites (Adult and Community Education)', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'driver-education-permit-testing-at-high-school-sites-adult-and-community-education', '', '', '2021-04-22 14:02:52', '2021-04-22 18:02:52', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5322', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5323, 5, '2021-04-21 13:55:33', '2021-04-21 17:55:33', 'Franklin City Public Schools (FCPS) has partnered with Camp Community College (CCC) to create a “Grow Your Own Teacher Education Program”. Through this program, current FCPS teacher assistants will enroll in courses to earn an associate degree in Education. The division will provide funding for tuition assistance and instructional resources. Several dual enrollment teachers from Franklin High School will serve as adjunct instructors for some of the required courses. After teacher assistants complete their degree at CCC, they will be able to transfer credits to a four-year college or university to complete requirements needed for teacher certification and licensure. This partnership is a continuation of collaborative efforts between Franklin City Public Schools and Camp Community College to build the capacity of staff to fill vacancies in critical shortage areas. Teacher assistants earning full licensure status will definitely aid the division in retaining highly-qualified and impactful staff.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nDr. Natalie Halloran, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Federal Programs\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:nhalloran@fcpsva.org">nhalloran@fcpsva.org</a>\r\n\r\n757-304-5411', 'Grow Your Own Teacher Education Program', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'grow-your-own-teacher-education-program', '', '', '2021-04-21 13:55:33', '2021-04-21 17:55:33', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5323', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5324, 5, '2021-04-21 13:56:59', '2021-04-21 17:56:59', 'The learning loss students have incurred has greatly impacted student achievement especially with our marginalized students and subgroups. In order to provide support to students on virtual days, retired teachers have provided academic support in reading and math in person and virtually. Students have had either individual or small group time meeting with a retired teacher to address specific learning loss skills and/or meeting social/emotional needs. Students are able to get the personal attention they need to address their academic areas of weakness. Progress made by the students are then shared with the classroom teacher and administration to keep the lines of communication open with all stakeholders. Utilizing the expertise and experiences of our retired teachers is a win, win for everyone.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nBrenda Muse, Director of Curriculum and Instruction\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:brenda.muse@frco.k12.va.us">brenda.muse@frco.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n540-483-5138', 'Retired teachers continue pursuit of supporting students', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'retired-teachers-continue-pursuit-of-supporting-students', '', '', '2021-04-21 13:56:59', '2021-04-21 17:56:59', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5324', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5325, 5, '2021-04-21 13:57:35', '2021-04-21 17:57:35', 'The brainstorm of Saturday Cafe came about due to the learning loss incurred by students since last March and the limited access to the internet many families face. The division wanted students to be able to access the internet and receive small group or individual instruction at each school on Saturday mornings. Many parents in the county have difficulty accessing the internet thus creating an equity issue. Improving student achievement is a priority for our division, thus, Saturday Cafe gives students the opportunity to engage in reteaching of skills they may have not yet mastered. In addition, parents and the community have the opportunity to access the internet and obtain academic support in any needed areas in which to support their students. We have found this opportunity has supported students in receiving what they need to be academically successful in their classes while serving a community need for internet access.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nBrenda Muse, Director of Curriculum and Instruction\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:brenda.muse@frco.k12.va.us">brenda.muse@frco.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n540-483-5138', 'Saturday Cafe', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'saturday-cafe', '', '', '2021-04-21 13:57:35', '2021-04-21 17:57:35', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5325', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5326, 5, '2021-04-21 13:58:57', '2021-04-21 17:58:57', 'The FCPS Community Outreach Committee (COC) was created during the Spring of 2020. It is represented by the superintendent, members of central office, school administrators, psychologists, social workers, school counselors, teachers, parents, and community members. The primary focus is to provide opportunities, connections and resources related to the physical needs, social and emotional concerns, and technology assistance with the intention to support the whole family in the education of their child(ren). The COC partners with approximately 50 local groups or individuals. Nearly $14,000 in monetary contributions have been distributed through technology support, food and clothing needs, and specific individual requests. Other donations such as school supplies, backpacks, winter clothing, food baskets, blankets and self-care items have been shared. Over 200 volunteers assist with daily meal distribution and technology support in the Internet Cafes in the schools. A large portion of the division’s enrollment population of approximately 3,800 students have been supported.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nSandy Gillenwater, Supervisor of Community Engagement &amp; Elementary Education\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:sgillenwater@cityschools.com">sgillenwater@cityschools.com</a>\r\n\r\n540-372-1130', 'Community Outreach Committee (COC)', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'community-outreach-committee-coc', '', '', '2021-04-21 13:58:57', '2021-04-21 17:58:57', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5326', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5327, 5, '2021-04-21 14:00:21', '2021-04-21 18:00:21', 'Every Monday, during the 2020 spring and summer months, the Super Cat Buses began their regular community runs. Several members of the division’s administrative team rode on one of the three buses to 12 different stops throughout the Fredericksburg City neighborhoods. At each stop, the administrators would pass out bags of supplies filled with, paper, glue sticks, pencils, markers, playdough, math games, and other items appropriate for the designated grade levels. In October of 2020, the division offered a “Super Cat” Bus Logo Contest. The contest was created for students to design a “Super Cat” logo to be displayed on the buses. The “Super Cat” Buses will continue to provide school supplies to students during the spring and summer as students begin returning to school. This initiative has been another way that the families, schools, and our community have partnered together to support the learning opportunities for our FCPS students.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nSandy Gillenwater, Supervisor of Community Engagement &amp; Elementary Education\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:sgillenwater@cityschools.com">sgillenwater@cityschools.com</a>\r\n\r\n540-372-1130', 'Super Cat Bus', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'super-cat-bus', '', '', '2021-04-21 14:00:21', '2021-04-21 18:00:21', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5327', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5328, 5, '2021-04-21 14:01:10', '2021-04-21 18:01:10', 'The connection between assessment and instruction is undeniable. Any single methodology for assessing student learning will influence the kinds of learning experiences teachers design and deliver for students. For example, instruction will likely look a certain way if every measure of student learning comes by way of multiple choice tests. Similarly, learning experiences will likely look a certain way, albeit a different way, if every measure of student learning comes by way of performance assessments. We have been on an eight-year journey in Goochland to strike the perfect balance within our assessment program, thereby achieving synergy within our instructional program. Our in-house development of K-12 performance assessments has helped us get closer than ever before to this learning equilibrium. The result is a more complete picture of student learning and a more engaging experience for everyone involved.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nStephen Geyer, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:sgeyer@glnd.k12.va.us">sgeyer@glnd.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n804-386-4010', 'The Connection Between Balanced Assessment and Balanced Instruction', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'the-connection-between-balanced-assessment-and-balanced-instruction', '', '', '2021-04-21 14:01:10', '2021-04-21 18:01:10', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5328', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5329, 5, '2021-04-21 14:02:03', '2021-04-21 18:02:03', 'For several years now, agriculture students at Goochland High School have grown lettuce in the hydroponic units they built and after harvesting, the lettuce has been used on the salad bar in the school cafeteria. In August of 2020, a Babylon vertical hydroponic garden was installed in the culinary arts lab at Goochland Technical Center. The Babylon system was given to Goochland by an anonymous donor to benefit the culinary arts program and the food pantry at Goochland Cares, our community-based support organization. The Babylon system is capable of growing up to eight hundred plants at a time and can be harvested in approximately 6 weeks. A variety of lettuces, herbs, and spices are harvested, packaged, and delivered to Goochland Cares for distribution to the families in our community. A small percentage of the harvests are used by the students in the culinary arts classes. Our newest partnership is with Greenswell Growers, a commercial hydroponic operation that utilizes a horizontal growing system. Thanks to this cutting-edge technology, Greenswell can provide student experiences inside their state-of-the-art facility, teaching students about Controlled Environmental Agriculture (CEA), marketing, operations and logistics, mechatronics, and culinary arts. In addition to partnering with Goochland HIgh school, Greenswell donates products back to Goochland Cares to help our families in need. These partnerships are providing opportunities for our students to participate in activities that utilize state-of-the-art technologies and ultimately is preparing them with twenty-first-century skills. As with other CTE activities, this program makes learning "come alive" for students and brings relevancy to what they are learning in numerous classes.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nDr. Jeremy Raley, Superintendent\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:jraley@glnd.k12.va.us">jraley@glnd.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n804-556-5601', 'Hydroponic Gardening-A partnership between the schools and the community', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'hydroponic-gardening-a-partnership-between-the-schools-and-the-community', '', '', '2021-04-21 14:02:03', '2021-04-21 18:02:03', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5329', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5330, 5, '2021-04-21 15:23:40', '2021-04-21 19:23:40', 'With the focus on staff morale and recognition at the very start of the school year and not again until teacher appreciation week in May, GCPS decided to institute "All Star Week" in February of 2020 and again in 2021, strategically placed at a time of year when staff need the boost the most. During All Star Week, we hold live drawings online from the superintendent for prizes, provide teachers with treats, hang banners, and give staff extra jeans and theme days each day.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nAndy Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent for Administration\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:aarmstrong@glnd.k12.va.us">aarmstrong@glnd.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n804-556-5605', 'GCPS All Star Week', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'gcps-all-star-week', '', '', '2021-04-21 15:23:40', '2021-04-21 19:23:40', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5330', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5331, 5, '2021-04-21 14:04:10', '2021-04-21 18:04:10', 'In a normal school year our students see teachers for the heroes they are. This year teachers everywhere have transformed into superheroes and Goochland is no different. Each month the GCPS coaching team is highlighting different Goochland superhero teachers through Twitter for taking risks in their classrooms and helping to #MaximizeGCPS. The tweets include a description of why each teacher is being highlighted as well as a gif of each teacher decked out in their new superhero cape. We are hoping to not only celebrate risk taking and innovation with students, but to inspire all of our superhero teachers to continue to innovate in their classrooms during these unprecedented times.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nMatt Caratachea, Coordinator of Technology Integration &amp; Innovation\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:mcaratachea@glnd.k12.va.us">mcaratachea@glnd.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n804-615-0053', 'Capes from Coaches - #MaximizeGCPS', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'capes-from-coaches-maximizegcps', '', '', '2021-04-21 14:04:10', '2021-04-21 18:04:10', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5331', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5335, 5, '2021-04-21 14:05:22', '2021-04-21 18:05:22', 'This year educators have been tasked with rethinking education. HCS examined ways to ensure equity in meeting the needs of our learners, from internet access to engaging digital curriculum for flipped and blended learning models. One secondary level strategy was to provide all teachers with a tool (Swivl robot) that would allow them to be mobile in the classroom (untethered from the front of the class) and deliver instruction to virtual and in-person learners simultaneously. The HCS science curriculum leader, Venicia Ferrell shared, “Our teachers needed a way to engage our students and return their passion for teaching.” The Swivl provided such a platform for this hybrid concurrent learning model as well as allowed teachers to create virtual field experiences for students. An HCS teacher confirmed its impact, “it’s the most powerful social and emotional learning tool that I’ve used in the classroom and it creates equity for diverse learners.”\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nDr. John Caggiano, Deputy Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction &amp; Assessment\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:jcaggiano@hampton.k12.va.us">jcaggiano@hampton.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n757-727-2130', 'Rethinking Education Using Modern Day Technology - Swivl Robot', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'rethinking-education-using-modern-day-technology-swivl-robot', '', '', '2021-04-21 14:05:22', '2021-04-21 18:05:22', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5335', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5337, 5, '2021-04-21 14:07:31', '2021-04-21 18:07:31', 'BUSter the Book Bus was created in 2020 to allow students who are learning virtually an opportunity to check out school library books. Four brightly marked school buses make 28 stops around the community to serve families. The stops include apartment complexes, the Boys &amp; Girls Club, underserved neighborhoods, and our local Kroger grocery store parking lot. The Book Bus is coordinated with the school librarians, reading specialists, transportation, the curriculum leader for language arts, and the department of innovation and professional learning. The Book Bus rolls out approximately every three weeks so that students can return their books and check out new ones. This initiative has put thousands of books into the hands of students who would otherwise not have them during a time of limited access to libraries. It also allows students to safely make personal school connections that are restricted during virtual learning.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nKaren Soter, Teacher Librarian\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:ksoter@hampton.k12.va.us">ksoter@hampton.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n757-850-5232', 'BUSter the Book Bus - Placing Books in the Hands of Hampton Students', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'buster-the-book-bus-placing-books-in-the-hands-of-hampton-students', '', '', '2021-04-21 14:07:31', '2021-04-21 18:07:31', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5337', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5338, 5, '2021-04-21 14:08:31', '2021-04-21 18:08:31', 'Hanover County Public Schools conducted a virtual Education Expo to help students learn more about high school educational opportunities and plan for their future. The Expo engaged students using a fun and familiar game format and aligned with our focus on providing relevant, equitable, and innovative learning experiences. After a message from Dr. Michael Gill, Superintendent of Schools, students were provided an overview of the programs and embarked on Expedition Expo, a virtual game board where they explored academic and career pathways. Developed in collaboration with school and division team members as well as our partners from MLWGS, CodeRVA, and Reynolds Community College, the mindset that guided our planning was to “think like a middle schooler.” The Expo was advertised using a variety of methods and targeted students in grades 4-8. All families can access the Expo at their convenience on our website at <a href="http://hcps.us/events/what_s_new/2020_education_expo">http://hcps.us/events/what_s_new/2020_education_expo  </a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nAndrea Herndon, Coordinator of Gifted Education and Advanced Studies, K-12\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:aherndon@hcps.us">aherndon@hcps.us</a>\r\n\r\n804-365-4554', 'Virtual Education Expo', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'virtual-education-expo', '', '', '2021-04-21 14:08:31', '2021-04-21 18:08:31', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5338', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5339, 5, '2021-04-21 14:09:07', '2021-04-21 18:09:07', 'In a typical year, students from all elementary schools are able to participate in a Tech symposium at a local high school to show off their coding skills and share coding projects that they have done throughout the fall semester. Due to COVID restrictions, we were unable to have this large gathering, but we were able to meet via Zoom and break off into smaller groups to work on Code.org puzzles, Scratch and Scratch jr. projects, show off student-created coding projects, and participate in breakout challenges. This Zoom meeting got over 100 students, parents, and faculty members involved in the Hour of Code event that takes place in HCPS annually.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nPhyllis Meade, STEM Coordinator\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:Phyllis.meade@henry.k12.va.us">Phyllis.meade@henry.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n276-634-4700', 'Innovative Expo', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'innovative-expo', '', '', '2021-04-21 14:09:07', '2021-04-21 18:09:07', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5339', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5340, 5, '2021-04-21 14:10:05', '2021-04-21 18:10:05', 'Hopewell City Public Schools recognized and acknowledged that, like the majority of our nation, there is a lot of work that needs to be done to address diversity, equity and inclusion. Hopewell began its process of tackling this work, which was bolstered in importance by the black lives movement and civil unrest related to the death of George Floyd. This districtwide initiative with monthly meetings and work has aimed to create systemic change and awareness from individual classrooms to the central office that addresses issues such as the racial achievement gap, instructional content, and disproportionate discipline practices between races.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nBurlin Gregory, Director of Innovation\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:bagregory@hopewell.k12.va.us">bagregory@hopewell.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n804-892-2968', 'Freedom Dreaming DEI work', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'freedom-dreaming-dei-work', '', '', '2021-04-21 14:10:05', '2021-04-21 18:10:05', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5340', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5341, 5, '2021-04-21 14:10:48', '2021-04-21 18:10:48', 'The pandemic was a surprise problem for the world to address. Hopewell City Schools tackled that problem and worked to address learning and equity needs within the community. Some of the solutions included fitting buses with wi-fi and strategically positioning them throughout the community to provide low-income families with a way to connect virtually, creating a mobile makerspace to take to the community in scheduled small group appearances so that safe hands-on learning could still take place, developing outdoor classrooms that could be used during a restrictive pandemic but will continue to serve students beyond the pandemic, an elementary evening academy in which students at even the elementary level had the opportunity to attend school via a non-traditional schedule in the evenings, and more.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nJay McClain, Assistant Superintendent\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:jmcclain@hopewell.k12.va.us">jmcclain@hopewell.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n804-896-6370', 'Creative Learning Strategies During Covid', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'creative-learning-strategies-during-covid', '', '', '2021-04-21 14:10:48', '2021-04-21 18:10:48', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5341', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5342, 5, '2021-04-21 14:11:54', '2021-04-21 18:11:54', 'Hopewell City Public Schools believes the agrarian school calendar no longer serves its original purpose, and a better calendar should be utilized to combat the specific problems of practice of 1) staff and student burnout, and 2) summer slide. We believe that addressing summer slide by creating additional creative instructional opportunities will allow us in turn to positively impact deficits in literacy, school accreditation, soft skills/professional skills, and equity. Many students in Hopewell experience poverty and are not afforded the same variety of experience and support as their peers. Additionally, we believe creative opportunities for non-traditional instruction that embed soft skills/professional skills through deeper learning will increase engagement and excitement for teaching and learning in both teachers and students. The program features custom-designed courses created by teachers and provides children the opportunity for additional learning opportunities beyond the required number of instructional days/seat hours.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nByron Davis, Supervisor of Balanced Calendar Implementation\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:bdavis@hopewell.k12.va.us">bdavis@hopewell.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n(804) 896-6642', 'Balanced Calendar', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'balanced-calendar', '', '', '2021-04-21 14:11:54', '2021-04-21 18:11:54', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5342', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5343, 5, '2021-04-21 14:13:06', '2021-04-21 18:13:06', 'COVID-19 didn’t stand in the way of providing resource classes to King and Queen Elementary students. Because of our mitigation plan, students needed to remain in class with their assigned cohorts. The resource team (guidance, library, music and art) decided that Resource on Wheels was the way to go. Resource teachers load their materials up on a cart daily and provide mobile services to students. This year students have learned Yoga, played a keyboard using their Chromebooks, participated in social-emotional learning activities and even checked out books using our virtual library system. Students quickly adapted to this new way of participating in resource classes. In addition to Resource on Wheels, KQES Green Zone Students of the Month are recognized individually in classes. A cart decorated with all things green is taken to each class and exemplary students are recognized in front of their peers. Students are crowned, presented with a certificate and allowed to pick a treat from the Green Zone Cart. The KQES team’s theme this year is Mission PAWSsible. The team continues to find fun, innovative ways to provide instruction and supports to our students.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nShante Harvey, Principal\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:sharvey@kqps.net">sharvey@kqps.net</a>\r\n\r\n(804) 785-5830', 'Resource on Wheels at King & Queen Elementary School', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'resource-on-wheels-at-king-queen-elementary-school', '', '', '2021-04-21 14:13:06', '2021-04-21 18:13:06', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5343', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5344, 5, '2021-04-21 14:13:55', '2021-04-21 18:13:55', 'In pandemic-era hybrid schooling, the Paws to Read Book Club—led by the librarian and reading teacher—has served to engage and connect 4th and 5th grade students at Lawson-Marriott Elementary. Students read weekly chapters from Fish in a Tree by Lynda Hunt and then summarize main ideas, record video responses to prompts using Flip Grid, and discuss the chapter as a group. Additionally, students use the novel to learn about concepts such as similes, inferences, and context clues. The school counselor leads discussions related to the reading on topics such as bullying, insecurities, and learning disabilities. This book club has given the students at LMES a chance to have an open forum to show their love of reading. We have seen an increase in reading engagement and expect to see improvements in reading test scores. Most importantly, we hope the club will help these students develop a lifelong love of reading!\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nLaVera Hamilton, Librarian\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:lhamilton@kqps.net">lhamilton@kqps.net</a>\r\n\r\n804-769-3116', 'Paws to Read Book Club', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'paws-to-read-book-club', '', '', '2021-04-21 14:13:55', '2021-04-21 18:13:55', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5344', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5345, 5, '2021-04-21 14:14:36', '2021-04-21 18:14:36', 'King William County Public Schools, one of the few school divisions in the Commonwealth of Virginia that opened the 2020-21 school year with the option of in-person learning during the COVD-19 pandemic, has experienced much success with in-person and virtual learning. After KWCPS launched its opening in September, a Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) staff member visited the division’s schools to see firsthand the new processes and procedures put into practice for both 100% virtual learners and in-person learners. The staff member noted the division’s hybrid learning instructional model as evidence that a quality educational experience can be provided to students in multiple settings, even with the restrictions in place. KWCPS has shared its ideas and reopening processes and plans with other school divisions including Nelson County, Essex County, New Kent, and Middlesex County. Essex and Middlesex also sent representatives to witness the hybrid learning instructional model in action.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nDavid O. White, Division Superintendent\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:dwhite@kwcps.k12.va.us">dwhite@kwcps.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n804-769-3434', 'Hybrid Learning Model', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'hybrid-learning-model', '', '', '2021-04-21 14:14:36', '2021-04-21 18:14:36', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5345', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5346, 5, '2021-04-21 14:15:13', '2021-04-21 18:15:13', 'In partnership with a local non-profit bike shop, the Loudoun County Public Schools ‘Congestion Must Go’ (CMG) team developed a bike donation program to provide used bikes to students enrolled at Title I and Title 1-eligible schools. Since late fall 2020, 117 bicycles have been distributed. With availability, more will be distributed by the end of this year. With each bike, students receive a helmet, bike lock, lights, and safety information to provide a complete safety package. Previously focused on minimizing traffic congestion in/around schools, CMG pivoted with the onset of the pandemic and the transition to remote learning for students. Joining with our Safe Routes to School Coordinators, CMG shifted their purpose to pedestrian and bicycle safety. The bike donation program promotes a healthy activity for students while supporting a positive mental outlook. Post-pandemic, full bike safety instruction will be provided at the elementary level through bike rodeos.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nDonna Torraca, Planning Coordinator\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:Donna.Torraca@lcps.org">Donna.Torraca@lcps.org</a>\r\n\r\n571-252-1103', 'LCPS Congestion Must Go/Safe Routes to School Bike Donation Program', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lcps-congestion-must-go-safe-routes-to-school-bike-donation-program', '', '', '2021-04-21 14:15:13', '2021-04-21 18:15:13', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5346', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5347, 5, '2021-04-21 14:15:56', '2021-04-21 18:15:56', 'Louisa County High School students are learning about biology, social structure, and citizenship in a unique way -- and all at once -- thanks to a new program that is all the buzz! LCHS debuted a beekeeping program this school year, allowing students to work at an on-campus bee apiary filled with roughly 400,000 honey bees! Each day, students work with the bees, which are kept in an apiary right behind the high school. The class is led by LCHS culinary instructor Ben Howell, who knows the importance of bees and their impact on local farms, gardens, and more. Many crops, such as apples, pears, and strawberries, largely rely on pollination by honey bees. In fact, the FDA estimates that bee pollination accounts for about $15 billion in added crop value. The program is a unique opportunity for students, and it also comes with an added benefit for both them and Howell. Honey is routinely harvested from the bees, bottled, and then used in the school’s culinary classes! Un-bee-lievable!\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nAndrew Woolfolk, Public Information Officer\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:woolfoal@lcps.k12.va.us">woolfoal@lcps.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n540-872-1080', 'LCHS Bee Apiary', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lchs-bee-apiary', '', '', '2021-04-21 14:15:56', '2021-04-21 18:15:56', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5347', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5348, 5, '2021-04-21 14:16:31', '2021-04-21 18:16:31', 'Music teachers at Louisa County Public Schools put their creativity to work for the 2020-2021 school year to ensure students could learn music and remain socially distanced at the same time! This year, LCPS music teachers are using Mobile Music Carts to help students develop their skills! The carts include drumsets, keyboards, shakers, and whatever other instrument comes to the mind of the teacher. For Trevilians Elementary School music teacher Dwight Raines, the highlight of his Mobile Music Cart is the drum set! Throughout the day, Raines rolls his cart from class to class, rocking out to an assortment of tunes as he goes! His cart even includes speakers and lights, which the students get a huge kick out of as he rolls by! So far, the Music Mobile Carts have been featured in the local newspaper and highlighted in local news reports. When you talk about turning up the volume on creativity, Louisa County Public Schools is the place to be!\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nAndrew Woolfolk, Public Information Officer\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:woolfoal@lcps.k12.va.us">woolfoal@lcps.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n540-872-1080', 'Mobile Music Carts', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'mobile-music-carts', '', '', '2021-04-21 14:16:31', '2021-04-21 18:16:31', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5348', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5349, 5, '2021-04-21 14:17:14', '2021-04-21 18:17:14', 'Launched in February 2020, Louisa County Public Schools has brought back its “5 Cs Innovation Grants” program! For the 2020-2021 school year! Through this program, the school division passes out $25,000 worth of grants to teachers at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. The grants are given o help fund unique educational projects designed by teachers to encourage students to develop The 5 C’s of Communication, Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking, and Citizenship! The program has been made possible thanks to the Louisa County School Board, which set aside $25,000 at the beginning of the last two school years to specifically be used to fund innovation in the classroom. All LCPS staff members are able to apply for an Innovation Grant, and a panel featuring representatives from all six schools selects the top applications based on a 5 Cs rubric. Teachers who receive grants receive the news via a surprise visit to their classroom by LCPS Superintendent Doug Straley, the Louisa County School Board, and school administrators!\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nAndrew Woolfolk, Public Information Officer\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:woolfoal@lcps.k12.va.us">woolfoal@lcps.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n540-872-1080', 'The 5 Cs Innovation Grants Giveaway Program!', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'the-5-cs-innovation-grants-giveaway-program', '', '', '2021-04-21 14:17:14', '2021-04-21 18:17:14', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5349', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
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(5351, 5, '2021-04-21 14:19:23', '2021-04-21 18:19:23', 'Ms. Reed is an Einstein Educator in Fellowship. The seminar will introduce students to a wide variety of scientific research conducted in the polar regions, • Raise awareness of the importance of the polar regions in measuring and understanding climate change, • Increase understanding of the hardships as well as the triumphs of the great polar explorers, and • Appreciate the beauty of a pristine environment. Guests from prestigious research organizations worldwide share their experience with students via Zoom of the arctic experience that includes research scientists, acclaimed Ph.D.''s, astronauts, and an Antarctic diver.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nLynn Foshee Reed, Math Department Faculty\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:lreed@gsgis.k12.va.us">lreed@gsgis.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n804-354-6800', 'PolarPalooza: The Polar Seminar', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'polarpalooza-the-polar-seminar', '', '', '2021-04-21 14:19:23', '2021-04-21 18:19:23', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5351', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5352, 5, '2021-04-21 14:20:14', '2021-04-21 18:20:14', 'To meet the challenges of virtual learning and the social and emotional needs of all students, the following procedures were implemented: Assignments submitted within three weeks of the due date are accepted for full credit. Teachers may deduct up to 30% on work received after six weeks late, but is not recommended. The number of assignments for students must not exceed 17 per quarter per course. Students should have a maximum of 60 minutes per week of work. To provide all students with the opportunity to succeed during this difficult time, the minimum grade on all assignments is 50%. Research suggests that grading practices that are motivational in nature rather than punitive can reduce gaps, improve learning for all students, and become a lever for creating stronger teacher-student relationships and more caring classrooms (Feldman, 2018). We achieved a significant drop in student failure due to the implementation of this procedure.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nDr. Andrew Greve, Principal, Mathews High School\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:agreve@mathews.k12.va.us">agreve@mathews.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n804-725-3702', 'Grading for Equity in Virtual and Hybrid Learning Formats', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'grading-for-equity-in-virtual-and-hybrid-learning-formats', '', '', '2021-04-21 14:20:14', '2021-04-21 18:20:14', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5352', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5353, 5, '2021-04-21 14:20:39', '2021-04-21 18:20:39', 'School counselors started meeting weekly when schools closed to address the new and increasingly complex needs of students. One factor in addressing the needs of students was to ensure that interventions were developmentally appropriate. At the elementary school, daily “Words of Wisdom” were streamed to all students, additionally, small-group in-person counseling was implemented to provide the benefits of face-to-face modeling of concepts and lessons. In the middle school, where children are developing an understanding of technology and need peer interaction, weekly Zoom Chat Sessions were held to facilitate guided discussions and share individual talents. At the high school, counselors provided “Daily Motivations” with accompanying challenges and interactive response options. Both middle and high schools met students for individual counseling via Zoom on a weekly basis. Staff needs and concerns were also addressed through weekly motivational messages/challenges and trainings on recognizing and responding to student anxiety and stressful situations was provided.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nDenise McCuistion, School Counselor, Thomas Hunter Middle School\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:dcmccuistion@mathews.k12.va.us">dcmccuistion@mathews.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n804-725-2434', 'Developmentally Appropriate Counseling Supports', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'developmentally-appropriate-counseling-supports', '', '', '2021-04-21 14:20:39', '2021-04-21 18:20:39', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5353', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5354, 5, '2021-04-21 14:21:10', '2021-04-21 18:21:10', 'The pandemic has created many challenges for educators, students and families. In gifted education, we decided to think outside of the box for solutions. All pull-out instruction transitioned to an online format. Lessons, games, contests and meetings are all offered via Zoom and Google Classroom. Students interact with new material to keep their thinking skills sharp. We distributed STEM kits via an in-person event where we partnered with local community organizations to give students access to free books, art kits, STEM supplies, and challenging hands-on lessons and activities. We provide support to parents through online forums and special virtual parent sessions where gifted staff answer questions and share ideas and advice. Teachers receive specialized training on a variety of topics including hybrid teaching, differentiation in a virtual format, and online tools to support gifted learners in the classroom. We have embraced the challenges and are excited about the positive response.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nPam Hudgins, Gifted Education Specialist\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:phudgins@mathews.k12.va.us">phudgins@mathews.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n804-725-2434', 'Thinking Outside the Box to Meet the Needs of Gifted Learners', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'thinking-outside-the-box-to-meet-the-needs-of-gifted-learners', '', '', '2021-04-21 14:21:10', '2021-04-21 18:21:10', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5354', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5355, 5, '2021-04-21 14:21:37', '2021-04-21 18:21:37', 'We’re providing a Virtual Orientation experience for students and their parents. The Virtual Orientation experience is designed to provide students the opportunity to learn more about the school, become familiar with extracurricular activities available, select courses for the upcoming school year, and help ease concerns as the student transitions into the next grade. We created videos providing a glimpse into the halls of our buildings and introducing staff. Administrators and school counselors led two Live Google Meets introducing students to the school and explaining the Virtual Orientation process. Teachers create videos to introduce their teams and explain their courses and any prerequisites. Students were asked to provide video clips for a “Things I Wish I Knew Before…” We created a middle and high school version.School counselors hosted Google Meets for each grade level to discuss the Program of Studies and the virtual course registration process. The Virtual Course Selection website was updated with resources to encourage student involvement. This includes a list of clubs and sports as well as contact information for sponsors and coaches.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nMegan Hendrick, CTE Coordinator and Counselor Supervisor\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:mhendrick@mcpsweb.org">mhendrick@mcpsweb.org</a>\r\n\r\n434-738-6111', 'Virtual Orientation', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'virtual-orientation', '', '', '2021-04-21 14:21:37', '2021-04-21 18:21:37', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5355', 0, 'showcases', '', 0);
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(5356, 5, '2021-04-21 14:22:20', '2021-04-21 18:22:20', 'The Masked Reader is a reading initiative to inspire our elementary students to read by using current trends, such as The Masked Singer TV show, to increase engagement from the remote learners. This initiative also provides a sense of belonging to those that have not physically entered the school building. Our teachers feel that in order for students to show improvements in academic performance and achievement, students have to be excited about learning. Each week, the masked readers read a book to the students. These readers are teachers/staff in the building. Once a reader is voted off the “show” and their identity revealed to the students. In a few short weeks, the winner will be unveiled!\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nBrittany Harris, SPED Teacher\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:bharris@mcpsweb.org">bharris@mcpsweb.org</a>\r\n\r\n434-374-8668', 'The Masked Reader', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'the-masked-reader', '', '', '2021-04-21 14:22:20', '2021-04-21 18:22:20', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5356', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5357, 5, '2021-04-21 14:22:50', '2021-04-21 18:22:50', 'This integrated project is focused on being a Global Citizen, and involves English, Civics, Science, and Math. Students selected a topic and researched how it relates to their community. They are completing a service-learning portion that involves a hands-on initiative (volunteering, raising money, collecting goods, raising awareness, etc.) and an informational awareness portion, which includes creating a brochure, a flyer, and a media presentation. They are also conducting an interview and creating a PSA. Through this project and their service, they are realizing not only how their actions and words impact others, but also how they can make a direct and positive impact in their community.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nJennifer L Morotini, 8th Grade Teacher\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:jmorotini@mcps.k12.va.us">jmorotini@mcps.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n757-876-2818', 'Grayson Project', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'grayson-project', '', '', '2021-04-22 13:39:27', '2021-04-22 17:39:27', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5357', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5358, 5, '2021-04-21 14:23:21', '2021-04-21 18:23:21', 'Montgomery County Public Schools is delivering library books to our students using drones! In order to provide students with books for independent reading when they do not have physical access to their School Library, we have partnered with Wing, a sister company of Google, to provide the drone technology to deliver books. As Wing is the only company with FAA approval to use drones for residential deliveries, MCPS is the first and only school system in the world to employ this technology to reach our students! When our school system moved to fully remote learning at the start of the pandemic, it became vitally important to find a way to continue to provide our students with access to books, as research shows independent reading positively correlates with student success. MCPS and Wing have committed to continue to provide this service to our students as a regular offering.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nMr. Carl Pauli, Director of Secondary Education and Fine Arts\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:cpauli@mcps.org">cpauli@mcps.org</a>\r\n\r\n540-382-5100 x1043', 'Library Book Delivery Using Drones', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'library-book-delivery-using-drones', '', '', '2021-04-21 14:23:21', '2021-04-21 18:23:21', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5358', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5359, 5, '2021-04-21 14:24:05', '2021-04-21 18:24:05', 'When the Covid-19 pandemic struck, Newport News Public Schools moved quickly to ensure that EVERY student was able participate in virtual learning -- anytime, anywhere. The “CoNNected at Home” initiative provides resources to help NNPS students and families connect, engage, and succeed in virtual learning. With support from departments across the school division, the Technology Department gathered, purchased and distributed more than 22,000 Chromebooks and over 5,000 hotspots to students. To support students and their families with the virtual world of learning, the department created both in-person and online technology support sites. These sites included training on Chromebook and Canvas, the online student-learning platform, and also allowed families to apply for free hotspots and other low-cost or no-cost internet accessibility. Bus drivers, cafeteria staff and others cross-trained to help Technology with this massive undertaking, enabling Newport News Public Schools to rapidly implement the sudden shift to online learning.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nChris Jenkins, Director of Technology\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:chris.jenkins@nn.k12.va.us">chris.jenkins@nn.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n(757) 881-5461 x.12100', 'CoNNected at Home', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'connected-at-home', '', '', '2021-04-21 14:24:05', '2021-04-21 18:24:05', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5359', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5360, 5, '2021-04-21 14:24:31', '2021-04-21 18:24:31', 'When Virginia schools closed on March 13, 2020, Newport News Public Schools knew that students who rely on school meals would need support – and developing an alternative feeding program became an instant priority. The “Meals to Go” program filled the gap, setting up daily mobile sites at 20 locations in less than a week. Child Nutrition Services staff prepared and distributed thousands of meals brought to the sites on school buses. The program also operated through spring, summer and winter breaks. Evolving over time to meet student and family needs, the program began offering breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner in one convenient package. Meals are now available for students twice a day at 33 locations, and families may go to the closest location and receive a prepackaged breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner for each student. On Fridays, families also receive breakfast, a snack and lunch for Saturday and Sunday.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nCathy Alexander, Executive Director, Child Nutrition Services\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:cathy.alexander@nn.k12.va.us">cathy.alexander@nn.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n(757) 881-5030', 'Meals to Go', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'meals-to-go', '', '', '2021-04-21 14:24:31', '2021-04-21 18:24:31', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5360', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5361, 5, '2021-04-21 14:25:06', '2021-04-21 18:25:06', 'Student Advancement faced many challenges during the pandemic. However, we also found unique opportunities, including the opportunity to redesign professional development for Instructional Assistants, building professional knowledge of behavior management, while also offering the opportunity complete the first step towards certification as a paraprofessional in behavioral analysis! In-person professional development was transformed to include the 40-hour Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) online course, supplemented with live virtual sessions designed to reinforce important concepts, discuss practical application of behavior strategies, and provide encouragement to increase success. For two weeks, Cohort 1 participated in daily live virtual sessions and, between each, independently completed the online modules. This professional development is now offered as a 9-week course, with weekly live sessions to supplement the RBT course work, resulting in more than 45 staff members successfully completing step one towards becoming an RBT and strengthening our team’s ability to implement evidence-based behavior strategies.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nMichele Mitchell, Executive Director Student Advancement\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:michele.mitchell@nn.k12.va.us">michele.mitchell@nn.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n757-283-7850 ext 10405', 'Unprecedented Times, Innovative Climbs – Office of Student Advancement', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'unprecedented-times-innovative-climbs-office-of-student-advancement', '', '', '2021-04-21 14:25:06', '2021-04-21 18:25:06', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5361', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5362, 5, '2021-04-21 14:25:48', '2021-04-21 18:25:48', 'Newport News Public Schools’ mission is to ensure that all students graduate college, career and citizen-ready. Our high school cooperative education (COOP) coordinators displayed their innovation and creativity as they faced pandemic restrictions with providing in-person activities. The coordinators developed educational resources based on student interest. Three interactive Canvas modules were developed that focused on Workplace Readiness Skills, Employability Skills and Work-Based Learning. These resources were shared with over 11,000 middle and high school CTE students. The workplace readiness/employability skill modules focused on the needs of employers to better prepare students to enter the workforce and be successful in their chosen career. The work-based learning models reinforced Virginia’s 5 C’s—critical thinking, collaboration, communication, creative thinking, and citizenship—by allowing students to apply these skills in a real-world setting. As evidenced by completion of learning modules and capstone projects, student employability skills and career preparedness have increased.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nToinette Outland, Career &amp; Technical Education (CTE) Instructional Supervisor\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:toinette.outland@nn.k12.va.us">toinette.outland@nn.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n757-594-6395', 'Work-based Learning and Workplace Readiness Virtual Learning Initiatives in NNPS', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'work-based-learning-and-workplace-readiness-virtual-learning-initiatives-in-nnps', '', '', '2021-04-21 14:25:48', '2021-04-21 18:25:48', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5362', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5363, 5, '2021-04-21 14:26:31', '2021-04-21 18:26:31', 'During these unprecedented times, we chose to move forward with our full implementation of Eureka Math Virginia in grades K-5 because we had already seen the student growth results of partial implementation during the 2019-2020 school year. As part of the 2020-2021 implementation, we had to be innovative about how to support teachers and administrators as well as how to best reach all students. The Elementary Math Team was able to come up with new and different ways to connect while implementing something entirely new for most of our elementary schools. We have included new planning video supports, asynchronous professional learning in Canvas, coaching, focus group input, and lesson study for administrators through the use of recorded lessons. One of our additional components involves listening, not only through our focus groups for teachers and administrators but also through new, weekly listening sessions in order to stay in touch with how implementation is working in each school. Through this initiative, we see and hear our students doing more and better mathematics than ever before. We are excited to watch and listen as students continue to grow as mathematicians.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nMs. Lisa Coffman, Elementary Math Supervisor\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:lisa.coffman@nn.k12.va.us">lisa.coffman@nn.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n757-995-5423', 'Implementation of Eureka Math Virginia', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'implementation-of-eureka-math-virginia', '', '', '2021-04-21 14:26:31', '2021-04-21 18:26:31', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5363', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5364, 5, '2021-04-21 14:27:04', '2021-04-21 18:27:04', 'The Claude Moore Scholars program is designed to enhance health and medical educational opportunities throughout Virginia. The Claude Moore Scholars Program is partnering with Petersburg City Schools to support the following: -Renovation and modernization of our high school biology labs -Renovation and modernization of our new health and medical center, allowing for increased programming for this high demand field -Supporting our Diploma Plus Initiative (DPI) designed to increase student access to courses and pathways that yield certifications, thus, increasing their ability to earn a living wage\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nTerrie Allsbrooks, Director of College and Career Readiness\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:teallsbrooks@petersburg.k12.va.us">teallsbrooks@petersburg.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n804-732-0510', 'Claude Moore Scholars: Healthcare Education Program', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'claude-moore-scholars-healthcare-education-program', '', '', '2021-04-21 14:27:04', '2021-04-21 18:27:04', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5364', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5365, 5, '2021-04-21 14:27:32', '2021-04-21 18:27:32', 'As the pandemic and social distancing set in, The Office of Special Programs was faced with the challenge of continuing to provide necessary services for our families, while maintaining the health and safety of parents, students, staff, and faculty. Doing so would require some ingenuity, as well as some technology, but ultimately the Special Programs team came together and implemented several programs which allowed staff to support virtual learning for the benefit of our families. Some of those programs were, The Fresh Produce Drive-Thru, Virtual Story Time, Snacks and Packs of Books to Go, and School Supply Drive-Thru.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nRenee Hailes, Director of Title I/Special Programs\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:renee.hailes@portsk12.com">renee.hailes@portsk12.com</a>\r\n\r\n757-393-8743', 'Parent Engagement in a Pandemic', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'parent-engagement-in-a-pandemic', '', '', '2021-04-21 14:27:32', '2021-04-21 18:27:32', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5365', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5366, 5, '2021-04-21 14:28:11', '2021-04-21 18:28:11', 'Since the mandated closing of schools in March of 2020, the school division’s Office of School Psychology and School Counseling have compiled lists of mental health resources for staff and families to access on the division’s website. The “Here to Help” webpage has been updated and redesigned to provide even more digital resources as well as information on where families in need can receive one-on-one support. On the Here to Help website, families will find guides on how to have conversations at home in dealing with feelings of isolation, anxiety or depression. They also can learn more about how to connect with mental health professionals. For example, though schools are not in session, school counselors continue to be available for sessions with students who need to talk to someone.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nLauren Nolasco, Director of Communications\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:lauren.nolasco@portsk12.com">lauren.nolasco@portsk12.com</a>\r\n\r\n757-393-8743', 'Here to Help', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'here-to-help', '', '', '2021-04-21 14:28:11', '2021-04-21 18:28:11', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5366', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5367, 5, '2021-04-21 14:28:41', '2021-04-21 18:28:41', 'Project SCOUT (STARBASE CONNECTIONS and OPPORTUNITIES USING TECHNOLOGY) is the virtual outreach that every 4th, 5th, and 6th grade student in PPS has the opportunity to experience. STARBASE Victory Inc, assisted with the purchase and assembly of kits that were mailed to the students'' homes along with the signature STARBASE t-shirts. The STEM teachers delivered the instruction virtually while students worked in their home "laboratories."\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nLaura Nelson, Director of Science\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:laura.nelson@portsk12.com">laura.nelson@portsk12.com</a>\r\n\r\n757-393-8743', 'Project SCOUT (STARBASE CONNECTIONS and OPPORTUNITIES USING TECHNOLOGY)', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'project-scout-starbase-connections-and-opportunities-using-technology', '', '', '2021-04-21 14:28:41', '2021-04-21 18:28:41', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5367', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5368, 5, '2021-04-21 15:17:27', '2021-04-21 19:17:27', 'The Powhatan Wellness Cooperative (PWC), a joint undertaking between Powhatan County Schools and the Free Clinic of Powhatan, was developed in 2018 to provide mental health support to youth in Powhatan County. The PWC was originally created as a solution–focused program to address the mental health needs of high school students on-site at Powhatan High School. As in many communities, there is a need for mental health resources in the Powhatan community. However, the stigma associated with mental health supports and other environmental factors often prohibit some students and families from accessing community supports. PWC is now available as a support for all secondary students. PWC sessions are held at Powhatan Middle School and Powhatan High School at the end of the school day. Since the onset of COVID-19, we have been conducting telehealth sessions. PWC eliminates financial, transportation, and accessibility barriers to mental health support.', 'Powhatan Wellness Cooperative', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'powhatan-wellness-cooperative', '', '', '2021-04-21 15:17:27', '2021-04-21 19:17:27', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5368', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5369, 5, '2021-04-21 15:18:17', '2021-04-21 19:18:17', 'Powhatan High School National English Honor Society members are teaming up virtually with 5th grade language arts students to help improve writing. Fifth graders meet with their high school mentor once a week via Google Meet during their language arts block to discuss their writing. NEHS Mentors provide feedback on a current piece of writing as well as positive support to their mentees. This program has not only boosted achievement in fifth graders'' writing, but it is also allowing students to make positive personal connections that have been sparse in this strained world of personal communication.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nTracey Ingle, English Language Arts Specialist\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:tracey.ingle@powhatan.k12.va.us">tracey.ingle@powhatan.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n804-598-5700', 'National English Honor Society Mentors', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'national-english-honor-society-mentors', '', '', '2021-04-21 15:18:17', '2021-04-21 19:18:17', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5369', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5370, 5, '2021-04-21 15:18:50', '2021-04-21 19:18:50', 'The biggest challenge that our STEM/Science program faced this past year was ensuring elementary students, both virtual and face-to-face, were able to engage in learning science through hands-on experiences. Additionally, we had several teachers who were teaching science for the first time. The STEM team’s solution was to create a Virtual STEM Laboratory, which housed instructional videos and enrichment activities. To accompany each unit, we provided all students with a science journal and materials for the experiments. Units also contained a student assessment, enabling teachers and students to check their understanding of concepts. Our 5th grade science benchmark scores were four points higher than last year! An unexpected surprise has been the amount of positive feedback we have received from teachers. Teachers report the instructional videos have helped them to understand the science content, and they have asked us to continue with the Virtual STEM Lab next year.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nLibbey Kitten, STEM / Science Specialist\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:libbey.kitten@powhatan.k12.va.us">libbey.kitten@powhatan.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n804-598-5700', 'The Virtual STEM Laboratory', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'the-virtual-stem-laboratory', '', '', '2021-04-21 15:18:50', '2021-04-21 19:18:50', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5370', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5371, 5, '2021-04-21 15:19:18', '2021-04-21 19:19:18', 'When families and the school are working hand in hand student achievement thrives. Looking at the glass half full, the pandemic has really increased our family engagement. In addition is has forced us out of our comfort zones. Often times we repeat lessons and events each year. We have a plan, it works well, why reinvent the wheel? Well, Covid did not give us a choice. Black History Month is a very special time for families in Prince Edward County. It really was neat to come up with new ways to celebrate, remember, and honor our Black Heroes. This year as a division we did three big events. First we partnered with the Robert Russa Moton Museum to host a family scavenger hunt. We created two scavenger hunts, one for elementary students and one for middle and high. Families were invited to visit the Moton Museum and complete the scavenger hunt. They could email us answers or photos of their visit. "I literally cried as the students came through the building for the scavenger hunt. It was the first time really since the pandemic began that I heard young voices yelling in the auditorium, being corralled by their parents and trekking through. It blessed my soul." Direct quote from Cam Patterson -Moton Museum Director. In addition to the scavenger hunt, we hosted a family movie night. We purchased license rights for our families to watch Hidden Figures in teh comfort of their home. Families who registered were snail mailed movie watching kits from us. We sent them popcorn, m&amp;ms, the Hidden Figures book and a few other items. On movie night we sent them a link to stream the movie all at the same time. In addition teachers were given resources for the movie to use in their classrooms for cross curricular connection and collaboration. The last thing we did for BHM was host a virtual trivia night. Families participated in a kahoot game of 20 BHM trivia questions. Families that participated in the scavenger hunt and trivia night were snail mailed packages that included new books highlighting BlackHeroes, branded school swag and more.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nJenn Kinne, Family and Community Engagement Liaison\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:jennifer.kinne@pecps.k12.va.us">jennifer.kinne@pecps.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n434-315-2100 x1852', 'Black History Month Out of the Box', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'black-history-month-out-of-the-box', '', '', '2021-04-21 15:19:18', '2021-04-21 19:19:18', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5371', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5372, 5, '2021-04-21 15:20:06', '2021-04-21 19:20:06', 'The PECHS Band program has taken a new spin on virtual learning to expand their knowledge of music outside of group ensemble performance. Last semester, students completed a Music History Unit where they learned the origins of music that are often taken for granted as musicians, such as the creation their instruments, the influence of the printing press on music notation, music from different cultures, and the lives of influential composers that shaped music today. Students have also been celebrating Black History Month through a composer project where they were tasked to create an informational poster celebrating the life and works of a Black composer. Students are doing a similar project for Women''s History Month. Likewise, Ms. Crouch has made individual goals for each of her students and has shifted her focus from putting together a group performance to ensuring that each student is progressing at the learning rate that is appropriate for them. For some that has meant going back to the basics of their instrument to correct fundamental issues, and for others it has included playing a challenging solo repertoire to improve their skills. This opportunity to shape learning has been difficult, but also very beneficial. To craft an experience for music students that allows them to exit the program knowing more about the foundations, has encouraged them to think critically of performances moving forward. Students are still making positive progress in growing their ability to perform but with a broader understanding to celebrate all influences of music. This is something that we rarely have time to do thanks to the many competitions and events the students participate in. It has been a blessing in disguise to slow down and make cross curricular connections with the students to form a more meaningful relationship to an activity and group that means so much to them, and their teacher.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nTiarrah Crouch, Band Director\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:tiarrah.crouch@pecps.k12.va.us">tiarrah.crouch@pecps.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n434-315-2130', 'Innovative Virtual Band & Music', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'innovative-virtual-band-music', '', '', '2021-04-21 15:20:06', '2021-04-21 19:20:06', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5372', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5373, 5, '2021-04-21 15:21:29', '2021-04-21 19:21:29', 'Prince William County Public Schools is providing curbside meal pick up at over 30 feeding school sites throughout the County. Since September, PWCS has served 15 million meals. The meal kits are distributed using appropriate social distancing and minimal personal contact. All food is free of charge to students age 18 and younger. Included in the meal kits are a variety of whole grains, protein, fruits, vegetables, and milk designed as a weekly grocery supplement. Benefits are the equivalent of breakfast, lunch, supper, and snack for seven days. Grocery supplements are picked up by walking up to the sites or driving up. Parents or Guardians are requested to produce proof of student enrollment in the form of student ID, report card, or other official school documentation with the child’s name printed on the document and provide names of non-school age or children not enrolled in school, who are 18 years old and under.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nDiana Gulotta, Director of Communications Services\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:gulottdc@pwcs.edu">gulottdc@pwcs.edu</a>\r\n\r\n703-791-8720', 'Curbside Meal Pick Up Free to Students for the 2020-21 School Year', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'curbside-meal-pick-up-free-to-students-for-the-2020-21-school-year', '', '', '2021-04-21 15:21:29', '2021-04-21 19:21:29', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5373', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5376, 5, '2021-04-21 15:23:28', '2021-04-21 19:23:28', 'The pandemic has challenged school divisions across the world, but the nearly 90,000-student enrollment in Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) served as a monstrous obstacle to ensuring digital equity. Thanks to the support of the School Board and Board of County Supervisors, who helped provide funding, as well as the dedicated information technology services (ITS) team, PWCS deployed 90,000 student technology devices in only four months. ITS initially worked to distribute devices already on-hand at schools, beginning with juniors and seniors in the spring of 2020. Once ITS was able to meet immediate needs, the focus shifted to the 2020-21 school year, providing devices to all remaining students, in addition to 8,000 teacher laptops, web cameras and headsets. The digital equity initiative was originally planned as a four-year implementation. Due to the pandemic, PWCS accelerated the program, finishing within a few months.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nDiana Gulotta, Director of Communications Services\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:gulottdc@pwcs.edu">gulottdc@pwcs.edu</a>\r\n\r\n703-791-8720', 'Distance Learning Accelerates PWCS Digital Equity Plan Deployment', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'distance-learning-accelerates-pwcs-digital-equity-plan-deployment', '', '', '2021-04-21 15:23:28', '2021-04-21 19:23:28', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5376', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5377, 5, '2021-04-21 15:24:29', '2021-04-21 19:24:29', 'The 2020-2021 school year saw many changes for McHarg and Belle Heth Elementary Schools in Radford City, Virginia. McHarg Elementary serves students in grades K-2 and Belle Heth Elementary serves students in grades 3-6. McHarg Elementary is under renovations and construction, necessitating their move. During the summer of 2020, McHarg Elementary moved into the Belle Heth Elementary building to join the schools together. This was all accomplished while ensuring mitigation standards were in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Belle Heth and McHarg joined two schools into one family. McHarg and Belle Heth Elementary Schools joined together to make things work, and have flourished. Together, the schools have expanded Belle Heth’s house system to include McHarg students and staff. The schools have also combined to form clubs funded by Project Grow, write letters to soldiers serving in the military, and implement high engagement learning for activities like Rock Your School.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nTara Grant, Principal\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:tgrant@rcps.org">tgrant@rcps.org</a>\r\n\r\n540-731-3653', 'Two Schools, One Family', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'two-schools-one-family', '', '', '2021-04-21 15:24:29', '2021-04-21 19:24:29', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5377', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5379, 5, '2021-04-21 15:24:51', '2021-04-21 19:24:51', 'Radford High School implemented a hybrid schedule in the fall of 2020 and, as a result, our choral music and band students were not able to play, practice, or perform together as groups. Our instructors, Mr. Darren Goad (Choral Music) and Mr. Daniel Frankenberger (Band), used computer software to produce musical selections for each group. Students were singing or playing individually and the software combined all the individual parts into one performance. This way, our students could perform "together" without actually being together&gt;\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nMr. Darren Goad, Teacher of Choral Music\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:dgoad@rcps.org">dgoad@rcps.org</a>\r\n\r\n540-731-3649', 'Virtual Music Program', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'virtual-music-program', '', '', '2021-04-21 15:24:51', '2021-04-21 19:24:51', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5379', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5380, 5, '2021-04-21 15:25:20', '2021-04-21 19:25:20', 'Harvest Days at John Dalton Intermediate School was an event aimed at broadening background knowledge while engaging students in interactive activities. Students participated in activities such as pumpkin catapulting, campfire cooking, apple butter making, caramel apple dipping, animal husbandry and community service initiatives. By introducing activities that many have never had the opportunity for, students gained valuable background knowledge to help them in all subjects while giving them insight into their place in a changing and often uncertain world. The activities provided also allowed students to regain a sense of community within the school environment after having dealt with the many changes of the past year due to covid-19. We feel Harvest Days is an innovative example of what social, emotional, and curricular education looks like in unprecedented times.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nAndrew Graham, English Teacher\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:agraham@rcps.org">agraham@rcps.org</a>\r\n\r\n540-731-3651', 'Harvest Days at John Dalton Intermediate School', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'harvest-days-at-john-dalton-intermediate-school', '', '', '2021-04-21 15:25:20', '2021-04-21 19:25:20', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5380', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5381, 5, '2021-04-21 15:26:05', '2021-04-21 19:26:05', 'With the increased focus on career development in all grade levels, Triplett Tech is finding ways to bring a technical center to the elementary and middle school students. From that idea MAC (Mobile Access to Careers) Bus was born. Current students in auto body, electricity and carpentry took an old school bus painted and retrofitted it with workstations for students to explore multiple career clusters. Once students visit MAC they will travel to different stations that include a health sciences breathing lung, a virtual welder, a small engine repair, electricity wiring, fingerprinting, a hair braiding manakin, and many more before exiting the bus down a slide. Once outside, additional stations that include carpentry, fire fighter, and an interactive board for additional career exploration under an awning. Each of the stations has a hands-on component for students to try something new that they can reflect on adding to their career portfolio.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nCrystal Lynn, Career Counselor\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:crlynn@shenandoah.k12.va.us">crlynn@shenandoah.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n540-477-3161', 'MAC Bus', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'mac-bus', '', '', '2021-04-21 15:26:05', '2021-04-21 19:26:05', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5381', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5382, 5, '2021-04-21 15:26:42', '2021-04-21 19:26:42', 'Spotsylvania County Public Schools middle school students made history this year by inaugurating the first ever virtual debate tournament. The virtual tournament was organized through the Spotsylvania County Middle School Debate League, Stephen O’Baugh of Rockingham County Schools and National Speech and Debate Association. All seven county middle schools participated with a total of 25 two-person teams competing against each other on the topic Resolved: Online-Distance learning is a superior way of learning than in-class instruction. The format was public-forum debate with pro and con teams of two paired against each other in three separate rounds of debate. Teams debated each other in virtual rooms through Tabroom.com. The final school results were: 1st -Spotsylvania Middle; 2nd -Thornburg Middle; and 3rd- Chancellor Middle. The future of virtual debate looks very promising as the Spotsylvania Middle Debate League is coordinating future virtual tournaments with the Richmond Debate Institute and Richmond Middle School Debate League.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nScott Miller, Debate Coach, Teacher\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:smiller@spotsylvania.k12.va.us">smiller@spotsylvania.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n540-898-4445 ext. 2244', 'SCPS Middle School Debate League Virtual Tournament', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'scps-middle-school-debate-league-virtual-tournament', '', '', '2021-04-21 15:26:42', '2021-04-21 19:26:42', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5382', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5383, 5, '2021-04-21 15:27:21', '2021-04-21 19:27:21', 'When we started the 2020-2021 school year virtually, we wanted to find ways we could stay connected with our students. We reached out to members of the community to provide virtual field trips! These virtual field trips exposed students to a variety of careers, while giving them a sense of connection to their community. We held most of our virtual field trips live through google meets which gave students an opportunity to interact with their school community as well. Students were asked to submit questions for our volunteers so they could be involved directly with the experience. We asked our volunteers questions that are not only focused on their duties and training, but also on what character traits can help them to be successful in their careers. We wanted students to make the connection between their experience in school and a successful future!\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nBrooke Marshall, School Counselor\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:abmarsha@spotsylvania.k12.va.us">abmarsha@spotsylvania.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n540-834-4569', 'Virtual Field Trips at Cedar Forest Elementary School', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'virtual-field-trips-at-cedar-forest-elementary-school', '', '', '2021-04-21 15:27:21', '2021-04-21 19:27:21', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5383', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5384, 5, '2021-04-21 15:28:10', '2021-04-21 19:28:10', 'The pandemic necessitated a shift in thinking about how we educate our students and care for their social-emotional learning (SEL) needs. While this shift was relevant to instruction, it was also imperative for the professional learning that would support teachers as they resituated their instruction for remote learning. SCPS reimagined professional learning for this new context. Teachers engage in learning necessary to support remote/hybrid instruction and SEL through a combination of synchronous sessions, flipped learning, and virtual peer collaboration. Teachers are afforded choice in learning and can access current and prior opportunities on the SCPS Return to Learn Professional Learning site. Teacher response to this reconceptualization has been overwhelmingly positive. Parents and students also required learning and resources to engage in learning from home. The school division created a Learning from Home site in English and Spanish that provides tutorials and information on instructional resources such as Google Classroom and Canvas.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nKristine Lentz-Johnston, Director of Professional Learning and Instructional Programs\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:klentz@spotsylvania.k12.va.us">klentz@spotsylvania.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n5408342500', 'Professional Learning for Teachers and Learning at Home for Parents', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'professional-learning-for-teachers-and-learning-at-home-for-parents', '', '', '2021-04-21 15:28:10', '2021-04-21 19:28:10', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5384', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5385, 5, '2021-04-21 15:28:36', '2021-04-21 19:28:36', 'The Gentlemen of Anthony Burns program instills core values of academic excellence, respect, leadership, and community service within 5th grade boys at Anthony Burns Elementary School. Teachers nominate students who have gone through challenges, overcome adversity, and would benefit from strong male role models. Each boy receives a white shirt and a plain blue “brother” tie with hopes that they will earn the red and blue striped “gentlemen’s” tie at the end of the year. To meet the requirements students work to support classrooms, assist the PTO, and mentor students in the younger grades. Program facilitators coordinate with strong male role models in the local community to speak with the young gentlemen. The end result is a cohort of students with changed perspectives who are committed to academic excellence, show respect to their teachers, classmates and family, and are responsible members and leaders within their school and community and beyond.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nSandra Osborn-Peters\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:osbornpeterssk@staffordschools.net">osbornpeterssk@staffordschools.net</a>\r\n\r\n540-658-6708', 'The Gentlemen of Anthony Burns', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'the-gentlemen-of-anthony-burns', '', '', '2021-04-21 15:28:36', '2021-04-21 19:28:36', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5385', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5386, 5, '2021-04-21 15:29:08', '2021-04-21 19:29:08', 'Stafford County Public Schools developed Middle School Career Exploration Online Summer Camps to support and increase awareness for middle school learners about the connections between career field interest and planning for success in their field of choice. Camp offerings included Code Breakers, Cyber Security, Express Yourself (Performing and Fine Arts Camp), The Medical Center, Protecting the American Landscape, The Final Frontier and STEM. Students were introduced to professionals in the field of study and were able to ask questions and converse about how to get into that particular field. These project based learning camps focused on the student planning process while also increasing deeper learning skills in an online learning environment focusing on the Virginia 5 C’s. Students also learned the essential tools for using the Learning Management System (LMS) Canvas. These MS camps also focused on increasing teacher interdisciplinary mindsets regarding instructional delivery and design in an online environment.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nSandra Osborn-Peters\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:osbornpeterssk@staffordschools.net">osbornpeterssk@staffordschools.net</a>\r\n\r\n540-658-6708', 'SCPS Middle School Career Exploration Online Summer Camps', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'scps-middle-school-career-exploration-online-summer-camps', '', '', '2021-04-21 15:29:08', '2021-04-21 19:29:08', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5386', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5387, 5, '2021-04-21 15:29:36', '2021-04-21 19:29:36', 'The Advancing Computer Science Education (ACSE) grant, awarded to Stafford County Public Schools (SCPS), supports the integration of Computer Science (CS) curriculum into current instruction for students in grades 3-8. SCPS has partnered with four school divisions throughout Region III (Fredericksburg City, King George, Richmond County, and Westmoreland), the Virginia Society for Technology in Education (VSTE), CodeVA, NSWC Dahlgren, and the University of Mary Washington (UMW), to accomplish the goals of the grant. Throughout the region, 95 educators will develop high-quality, hands-on, interdisciplinary performance tasks that support student engagement with Computer Science. Through support from grant partners, educators explore strategies for developing CS lessons that are culturally-responsive, connect to CS career pathways, and meet the needs of underrepresented student populations. All developed CS tasks will be uploaded to the open collaborative network #GoOpenVA for use by educators across the entire state of Virginia.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nSandra Osborn- Peters\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:osbornpeterssk@staffordschools.net">osbornpeterssk@staffordschools.net</a>\r\n\r\n540-658-6708', 'Advancing Computer Science Education (ACSE) Grant', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'advancing-computer-science-education-acse-grant', '', '', '2021-04-21 15:29:36', '2021-04-21 19:29:36', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5387', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5388, 5, '2021-04-21 15:30:16', '2021-04-21 19:30:16', 'The Tazewell County Public Schools Nutrition Services Department is made up of a team of food and nutrition professionals that are dedicated to students'' health, well-being and their ability to learn. They support learning by promoting healthy habits for lifelong nutrition and fitness practices. With the mandatory shutdown of school divisions in Virginia on March 13, 2020, one of the top priorities was a plan to make sure all students were provided meals. Our food service professionals made adjustments from serving meals from the common lunch counter, to delivery of meals via buses, vans, and parent pickup. Our nutritional staff faced the challenges head on by working long hours assembling meal packages. Staff members rode buses to deliver meals and greet students at bus stops. Students and their parents were very appreciative for all meals provided. Our School Nutrition staff members have been hometown heroes in Tazewell County.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nTim Jessee, Manager of Food Services\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:timjessee@tcpsva.org">timjessee@tcpsva.org</a>\r\n\r\n276-988-5511 ext 1503', 'Food Service Heroes', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'food-service-heroes', '', '', '2021-04-21 15:30:16', '2021-04-21 19:30:16', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5388', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5389, 5, '2021-04-21 15:31:32', '2021-04-21 19:31:32', 'The purpose of the Virtual Peer Tutoring (VPT) program is to create a positive, future-ready student community support space in order to engage students in their own active learning, engage tutors in meaningful service learning, and to be a positive bridge between schools and communities. The VPT program has been structured to connect VBCPS students with a network of trained peers who can support their learning in a variety of selected courses. Virtual tutors provide an extra layer of academic support for students by reviewing critical concepts and materials from class, clarifying points of confusion, and developing study strategies for upcoming assessments. The long-term goal is for the VPT program is to be student driven and student led. The need and interest in this program skyrocketed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and was a much-needed support for our virtual students.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nAdmon Alexander, Director of Family and Community Engagement\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:admon.alexander@vbschools.com">admon.alexander@vbschools.com</a>\r\n\r\n757-263-1075', 'VBCPS Virtual Peer Tutoring Program', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'vbcps-virtual-peer-tutoring-program', '', '', '2021-04-21 15:31:32', '2021-04-21 19:31:32', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5389', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5390, 5, '2021-04-21 15:33:57', '2021-04-21 19:33:57', 'The Trauma-Informed Symposium was held on February 22, 2021 and provided an opportunity for more than 70 school and central support teams to engage in collaborative learning and thinking in order to build capacity to integrate trauma-informed practices into classrooms, schools, and offices. The symposium was a three-hour virtual experience that provided differentiated and timely professional learning. The effects of the Covid-19 pandemic have created new and wide-reaching adversities that are impacting the well-being of students, staff, and communities. Trauma-informed practices support our division goal to create responsive learning and work environments that are safe, equitable, and growth-oriented. The symposium offered 37 choice learning sessions that were attended by nearly 700 employees. Teams were encouraged to engage with a Symposium Action Toolkit intended to support individuals and teams to organize and reflect upon learning in order to commit to action and measure impact over the next 90 days.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nAngelyn Nichols, Professional Learning Specialist, Office of Professional Growth and Innovation\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:Angelyn.Nichols@vbschools.com">Angelyn.Nichols@vbschools.com</a>\r\n\r\n757-263-1075', 'VBCPS Trauma Informed Symposium', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'vbcps-trauma-informed-symposium', '', '', '2021-04-21 15:33:57', '2021-04-21 19:33:57', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5390', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5392, 5, '2021-04-21 15:34:37', '2021-04-21 19:34:37', 'In February 2021, Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) kicked off a year-long initiative called Reflection on a Legacy: Building for the Present through Persistence, Perseverance and Pride. This multi-generational project will bring together current VBCPS students and the graduates of the Princess Anne County Training School, the first and only high school for Black students, established in 1938 by African Americans in what is now Virginia Beach. The desegregation plan of 1969 eliminated that school, and commencement exercises that year conferred diplomas on the last graduating class. Over the course of a year, about 100 current students will explore the stories and shared experiences of the 38 Black former students who were eligible to integrate into VBCPS. These young scholars will have the opportunity to reflect on that legacy, to learn how persistence and perseverance effects positive change, and how the past and the present can inform our future. This project will culminate with a gala event in February 2022 where the interviews and collected data will be presented to the community through student-created artifacts.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nSebrina A. Lindsay-Law, Ed.D.Coordinator, Equity and Opportunity Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:Sebrina.Lindsay-Law@vbschools.com">Sebrina.Lindsay-Law@vbschools.com</a>\r\n\r\n757-263-1005', 'Black History Initiative', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'black-history-initiative', '', '', '2021-04-21 15:34:37', '2021-04-21 19:34:37', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5392', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5393, 5, '2021-04-21 15:35:53', '2021-04-21 19:35:53', 'The COVID-19 global pandemic has amplified food insecurity that was already an issue for the children of the Waynesboro community. Waynesboro Public Schools’ Nutrition staff believes that when children are hungry and worried about having more food to eat, they lack the focus necessary to make academic progress. With compassion, care, and concern for the welfare of Waynesboro’s children, our nutrition staff has served more than 50,000 meals a month since the beginning of the pandemic. By partnering with our transportation department, meals were delivered to homes, the Waynesboro Family YMCA, and the local Boys and Girls Club. Ensuring that the meals served were healthy and nutritious, the nutrition team partnered with a local farm, Project Grows, for fresh fruits and vegetables. Whether children are virtual learners or attend school in-person, our nutrition staff has always provided the meals necessary to help eliminate the stress surrounding food insecurity. The nutrition workers have worked long hours, adjusted to new and different ways to serve students, been team players, and have been flexible in all of their work. By demonstrating a tremendous and unwavering commitment to the children of Waynesboro, the nutrition team are true heroes!\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nTamera Coffey, School Nutrition Supervisor\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:tcoffey@waynesboro.k12.va.us">tcoffey@waynesboro.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n540-946-4600', 'Waynesboro School Nutrition Meal Distribution/Unprecedented Times', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'waynesboro-school-nutrition-meal-distribution-unprecedented-times', '', '', '2021-04-21 15:35:53', '2021-04-21 19:35:53', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5393', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
(5394, 5, '2021-04-21 15:36:37', '2021-04-21 19:36:37', 'When WJCC schools developed a virtual learning plan for the 2020-21 academic year, health and wellness was a key component to ensuring success. Using a whole-child approach, a 30-minute Wellness Block was built into the elementary school daily schedule. The WJCC School Health Initiative Program (SHIP) developed resources for students and teachers to encourage physical activity, healthy eating, stress reduction, mindfulness, and safety. These innovative resources were tailored to the needs of students learning in the virtual environment. Easy to follow and fun videos and at home activities addressed stress reduction, taught mindfulness and encouraged movement breaks and physical activity. Weekly “cooking at home” videos were created with healthy, child-friendly recipes that were safe for students to do on their own or with a parent. The Wellness Block encouraged independence and increased self-efficacy, teaching students to embrace healthy lifestyle habits and increasing their readiness to learn and their academic success.\r\n\r\n<strong>Contact: </strong>\r\n\r\nAmy Lazev, Supervisor - WJCC School Health Initiative Program\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:amy.lazev@wjccschools.org">amy.lazev@wjccschools.org</a>\r\n\r\n757-603-6421', 'WJCC Wellness Block', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'wjcc-wellness-block', '', '', '2021-04-21 15:36:37', '2021-04-21 19:36:37', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=showcases&#038;p=5394', 0, 'showcases', '', 0),
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(5449, 5, '2021-04-23 08:26:02', '2021-04-23 12:26:02', '<div><strong>Nomination of VSBA At-Large Members</strong></div>\r\n<div>According to the VSBA Bylaws, Article IV, Section 2, “A Nominating Committee of five members will annually nominate no more than two candidates for President-Elect and no more than two candidates for each of the two at-large seats on the Board of Directors whose names will be placed in nomination at the Annual Convention. It shall be the duty of candidates for the at-large position to provide a written nomination, approved by a nominee’s school board, together with pertinent biographical information and a signed letter from each nominee confirming willingness to serve. Members of the Nominating Committee will not be eligible for nomination to any position on the Board. The Immediate Past President will serve as Chair of the Nominating Committee and four other committee members will be elected by the Board of Directors.”</div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div>An <a href="https://files.constantcontact.com/fef3b5da701/90dfab87-986f-4ee6-95cf-fe6d85fd5b8d.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">application form </a>is required of At-Large candidates to apply for nomination. Those who wish to be considered by the Nominating Committee must submit the completed form, pertinent biographical information, and statement of willingness to serve by July 1. The members of the Nominating Committee appointed at the March 19, 2021, VSBA Board of Directors meeting are: Rodney Jordan (Norfolk), Chair; Douglas Brown (Newport News), Gavin Honeycutt (Mecklenburg), Gunin Kiran (Montgomery), Barbara Kanninen (Arlington). If you have any questions about the process, please call Gina Patterson, executive director, at 1-800-446-8722 or email Gina@vsba.org.</div>\r\n&nbsp;', 'Nomination of VSBA At-Large Members', '', 'draft', 'closed', 'closed', '', '', '', '', '2022-01-03 09:17:33', '2022-01-03 14:17:33', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?p=5449', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5451, 5, '2021-04-23 08:26:32', '2021-04-23 12:26:32', '<div>Nomination of Regional Officers</div>\r\n<div>Elections of VSBA Regional Officers take place at the Fall Regional Meeting held in conjunction with the VSBA Annual Convention. In 2015 the VSBA Delegate Assembly voted to change the regional positions from a one-year to a two-year term. For those regions that will be holding an election this year, a nominating committee will be formed and announced at your Spring Regional Networking Forum. Those interested in serving as chair or vice-chair of the region should complete <a href="https://files.constantcontact.com/fef3b5da701/cf13046b-0050-449b-bfcb-42ff3be84891.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the application form</a> and contact the members of the regional nominating committee. The regions below will be looking for nominations for a chair and vice-chair for a two-year term:</div>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Central Region</li>\r\n 	<li>Northeastern Region</li>\r\n 	<li>Southern Region</li>\r\n 	<li>Tidewater Region</li>\r\n</ul>', 'Nomination of Regional Officers', '', 'draft', 'closed', 'closed', '', '', '', '', '2022-01-03 09:17:27', '2022-01-03 14:17:27', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?p=5451', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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A teen with magenta hair plopped down at a corner table and locked eyes with an iPhone screen. Four girls giggled as they rushed to the empty dance floor, while two boys eyed them nervously from the fringes of the room, their…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/northern-virginia-schools-social-distancing-3/2021/05/07/9993de52-ae8d-11eb-acd3-24b44a57093a_story.html">N.Va. schools willing to ditch three feet of distancing come fall\r\n</a>Northern Virginia schools are planning for the overwhelming majority of their students to return for in-person classes five days a week this fall — and some districts are willing to forgo social distancing to accomplish it. 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(5646, 5, '2021-05-11 05:00:48', '2021-05-11 09:00:48', '<a href="https://www.vsba.org/meetings-conferences/school-law-conference/">June 4, 2021, VSBA School Law Conference\r\n</a>Your school division needs you, your superintendent, and your attorney to participate in the 2021 VSBA Virtual School Law Conference! Why? The answer is simple, many of the decisions you make have legal implications that will impact your school division for years to come…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.arlnow.com/2021/05/10/school-board-approves-700-million-fy-2022-budget/">School Board Approves $700 Million FY 2022 Budget\r\n</a>The School Board approved a $700 million budget for the 2021-22 school year during its meeting on Thursday evening. 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We look forward to hearing more about these innovative programs from divisions all across the state…\r\n\r\n<a href="http://nkccnews.com/local-news/2021/05/10/former-influential-new-kent-school-board-member-gail-hardinge-succumbs/">Former, influential New Kent School Board member Gail Hardinge succumbs\r\n</a>Former New Kent District 5 School Board representative Dr. Gail Hardinge has passed away. 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With the new casino and now the new Amazon facility, hundreds of jobs are expected to come to Southwest Virginia. Jobs with Amazon vary, with a variety of opportunities available and some…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://vintonmessenger.com/school-board-updated-on-william-byrd-renovation-project/">School Board updated on William Byrd renovation project\r\n</a>The Roanoke County School Board received an update on the progress of upcoming renovations and construction at William Byrd High School at its meeting on May 4. Troy Smith, president of Avis Construction, and Earle Shumate, senior designer for Hughes and…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.cbs19news.com/story/43867834/fluvanna-county-schools-to-be-closed-wednesday">Fluvanna County schools to be closed Wednesday\r\n</a>Students in Fluvanna County Public Schools will not be going to school in person on Wednesday. According to a post on the division''s Facebook page, the county will operate on remote learning due to the current state of emergency. Additionally, there will be no Internet…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.emporiaindependentmessenger.com/news/article_0eaddcda-ae91-11eb-bee3-a3100fe1611e.html">Equality Equation Project proposal brought before Emporia City Council\r\n</a>The proposed public-private partnership that would bring the construction of education, health, and wellness campus to a site on Rt. 301 was brought to the Emporia City Council Tuesday. The Equality Equation Project’s leaders Pless Jones, Jr, and Elizabeth Jones, discussed…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://patch.com/virginia/kingstowne/fairfax-schools-budget-hearing-planned-after-county-approval">Fairfax Schools Budget Hearing Planned After County Approval\r\n</a>A school board public hearing on the fiscal year 2022 budget is planned at Fairfax County Public Schools on Tuesday. The school board had adopted an advertised budget on Feb. 18 totaling $3.2 billion, a $75.5 million over the fiscal year 2021 approved budget. 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JET includes community partners from higher education…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wdbj7.com/2021/05/12/pulaski-county-public-school-staff-to-get-five-percent-raises-next-year/">Pulaski County Public School staff to get five percent raises next year\r\n</a>All teachers and staff at Pulaski County Public Schools will be getting five percent raises next school year. The move is a joint effort both from the state and additional funds from the county board of supervisors. The district is hopeful this makes Pulaski Schools even more attractive…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/hanover-county/first-annual-equity-report-reveals-trends-in-hanover-county-public-schools/">First annual Equity Report reveals trends in Hanover County Public Schools\r\n</a>The first annual Equity Report for Hanover County Public Schools was presented to the School Board at its Tuesday night meeting. Back in February 2020, the School Board adopted its equity policy, which requires such a report each year. According to Public Information Officer and…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/hampton/hampton-school-board-seeks-public-input-on-short-list-of-proposed-names/">Hampton School Board seeks public input on list of proposed names for five schools\r\n</a>Hampton School Board members are asking for input for the renaming of five schools at Wednesday’s special meeting. During their April 27 school board meeting, the school board reached an agreement to rename five schools (Booker Elementary, John B. Cary Elementary…\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.yourgv.com/news/education/accolades-flow-from-county-school-board/article_7f5a3c80-b28d-11eb-8a62-5b6b8a4f8a0b.html">Accolades flow from county school board\r\n</a>Halifax County Public School superintendent Dr. Mark Lineburg was recognized as a superintendent of the year followed by a number of students for their year of achievements during the Halifax County School Board meeting Monday evening. Rather than nominating…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.virginiamercury.com/blog-va/state-begins-rolling-out-20-million-in-volkswagen-money-for-electric-school-buses/">State begins rolling out $20 million in Volkswagen money for electric school buses\r\n</a>Although plans to replace Virginia school districts’ diesel buses with electric ones have foundered in the General Assembly, the state is moving forward with bus electrification plans using money from Volkswagen’s so-called “Dieselgate” scandal. On Friday, Gov. 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Those numbers were nearly double…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210512005039/en/Botetourt-County-Public-Schools-Selects-Stride-Learning-Solutions-to-Launch-Division-Wide-Virtual-Academy">Botetourt County Public Schools Selects Stride Learning Solutions to Launch Division-Wide Virtual Academy\r\n</a>The 2021-2022 school year will welcome students from Botetourt County Public Schools (BCPS) to a new education option: BCPS Virtual Academy. The online K-12 school will offer district families a tuition-free online learning option based in their own community. “We are…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://thefranklinnewspost.com/news/staff-to-school-board-covid-cases-in-school-system-plummeting/article_20e7dc96-b1ea-11eb-8451-433e3516e405.html">Staff to school board: COVID cases in school system plummeting\r\n</a>The Franklin County School Board heard COVID-19-related updates Monday night that qualify as good news during pandemic times. The school system offered a vaccination clinic for high school students in the Franklin County High School central gymnasium, and the 250 slots…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://wtop.com/loudoun-county/2021/05/loudoun-considers-additional-school-holidays/">Loudoun County considers additional school holidays\r\n</a>Three additional holidays may be coming to the school calendar for kids in Loudoun County, Virginia. Loudoun County School Board members discussed adding Juneteenth, the Lunar New Year and Veterans Day as holidays to the 2021-2022 school calendar. The proposed…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://richmond.com/news/local/chesterfield-school-board-approves-juneteenth-observation-operating-and-capital-budgets/article_51070015-8ea0-5000-a7c3-e484ae955316.html">Chesterfield School Board approves Juneteenth observation, operating and capital budgets\r\n</a>The Chesterfield County School Board on Tuesday approved multimillion operating and capital budgets for the fiscal year that begins July 1 as well as the observation of Juneteenth. The School Board unanimously approved a $761.3 million operating budget and a $427.4 million…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://greensboro.com/community/rockingham_now/news/school-vaccine-clinics-in-works-in-danville-pittsylvania-county-if-fda-approves-shots-for-12/article_dc78919d-dcfd-50c9-b1dc-27b32c3b6e15.html">School vaccine clinics in works in Danville, Pittsylvania County if FDA approves shots for 12-15 age group\r\n</a>If the Food and Drug Administration authorizes a vaccine for ages 12 to 15 next week — as it is expected to do — the local health department is planning how to deliver those shots to children. A local task force has already sought information from schools to get a pulse of the number of…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/chesapeake/chesapeake-public-schools-address-p-ebt-error/">Chesapeake Public Schools addresses P-EBT error\r\n</a>Chesapeake Public Schools are addressing a reporting error regarding students getting lunch benefits back in April. Officials say the reporting error resulted in some eligible families at B.M. Williams Primary School not receiving their P-EBT payment on April 25. The error also…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.fox5dc.com/news/arlington-public-schools-officials-say-they-have-too-few-teachers-to-support-summer-school">Arlington public schools officials say they have too few teachers to support summer school\r\n</a>During a school year of mostly virtual learning, a lot of students fell behind. It left many parents hoping summer school would help turn things around, but now, some are finding out that won’t be an option. "We had told families that we would, we were going to provide five-day-a-week…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5059067818498556430">June 24, 2021, The Importance of Civility\r\n</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. 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JET includes community partners from higher education…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/chesterfield-county/chesterfield-schools-launch-one-stop-shop-curriculum-portal-for-teachers/">Chesterfield schools launch one-stop-shop Curriculum Portal for teachers\r\n</a>Chesterfield County Public Schools has launched a new, centralized Curriculum Portal, providing access to educational programming resources for more than 10,500 faculty and staff members. Chief Academic Officer Dr. Sharon E. 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As home values rise, the City Council decided to drop its real estate tax rate by…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/the-tri-cities/dinwiddie-county-public-schools-recognizes-magen-moore-as-teacher-of-the-year/">Dinwiddie County Public Schools recognizes Magen Moore as Teacher of the Year\r\n</a>Dinwiddie County Public Schools announced on Wednesday that Magen Moore, the reading interventionist, at Sutherland Elementary School has been chosen as the 2022 Teacher of the Year for Dinwiddie County schools. Moore has spent 19 years working, all within the…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://fluvannareview.com/2021/05/meet-peter-gretz-new-school-superintendent/">Meet Peter Gretz, new school superintendent\r\n</a>The Fluvanna County School Board didn’t let a little bad weather stall their announcement Tuesday (May 4) of Peter Gretz as the new superintendent. As an emergency generator powered the administration building, Chair Perrie Johnson (Fork Union) and Charles…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/hanover-county/return-to-learn-a-look-at-what-hanover-county-students-can-expect-in-2021-22/">Return to Learn: A look at what Hanover County students can expect in 2021-22\r\n</a>In a preliminary survey, parents and guardians of students in Hanover County Public Schools indicated strong support for face-to-face instruction during the 2021-22 academic year, according to Superintendent Dr. Michael B. Gill. 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The school has used outdoor learning in the past, which is why the…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.insidenova.com/headlines/prince-william-school-board-asks-governor-to-waive-6-foot-social-distancing-for-graduations/article_39b83f7a-b34f-11eb-b571-27927118d7b8.html">Prince William School Board asks governor to waive 6-foot social distancing for graduations\r\n</a>Prince William County is asking Gov. Ralph Northam to waive six-foot distancing requirements for outdoor graduation ceremonies next month, requesting that his office either impose no distancing restrictions or limit the gatherings to three-foot distancing at most. 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It might sound like a weird present, but it’s very much Alger, and she had made it clear that’s what she wanted…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://wtop.com/prince-william-county/2021/05/prince-william-co-schools-revisiting-graduation-as-capacity-restrictions-ease/">Prince William Co. schools revisiting graduation as capacity restrictions ease\r\n</a>It appears fewer virtual caps will be tossed in Virginia this year thanks to new public health guidance and relaxed capacity restrictions statewide. With COVID-19 vaccinations in the commonwealth on track to reach President Joe Biden’s goal of 70% by July 4, Virginia…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.loudountimes.com/news/school-board-member-beatty-announces-bid-for-congress/article_da39bc34-b5b7-11eb-898a-9b8203ececd8.html">School Board member Beatty announces bid for Congress\r\n</a>Loudoun County School Board member John Beatty (Catoctin District) has announced he is running as a Republican for the 10th Congressional District of Virginia in the U.S. House of Representatives, according to a Friday night announcement. Beatty, of Lovettsville, joined the…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/alexandria-police-middle-high-school/2021/05/15/55308846-b3fb-11eb-9059-d8176b9e3798_story.html">Alexandria will remove police from public school hallways\r\n</a>The city of Alexandria will pull all police officers from public school hallways — ending a program that began nearly three decades ago — following a narrow and contentious vote by the city council earlier this month. The council voted 4 to 3 on May 3 to reallocate nearly…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://richmond.com/news/local/education/six-people-vying-for-two-hanover-school-board-seats-first-up-south-anna-candidates/article_4aa18abc-a70f-5a57-9e2a-024ddbda427e.html">Six people vying for two Hanover School Board seats. First up: South Anna candidates.\r\n</a>Six people are vying for two seats on Hanover County’s School Board. The Cold Harbor and South Anna district seats on the seven-member board expire June 30, and there are three candidates for each of those appointed seats. Hanover is one of only 15 localities in Virginia…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.rappnews.com/news/schools/school-board-introduces-new-principal-honors-retiring-teachers/article_2fa35ab2-b659-11eb-ad9b-2bd3b30cd5af.html">School board introduces new principal, honors retiring teachers\r\n</a>In a crowded Rappahannock County Elementary School gym on Tuesday night, the school board introduced the new principal of Rappahannock County High School. Carlos Dwight Seward has served as the assistant principal at Eastern View High School in Culpeper…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.localdvm.com/news/virginia/parents-slam-loudoun-county-school-board-over-dirty-novels-in-curriculum/">Parents slam Loudoun County School Board over ‘dirty’ novels in curriculum\r\n</a>Loudoun County is making national headlines again, after frustrated parents expressed their concerns over a ‘graphic’ novel in the school curriculum. Heated parents took to the podium at a Loudoun County School Board meeting to read passages from a novel entitled “Monday’s Not…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.nbc12.com/2021/05/17/richmond-school-leaders-discuss-authority-over-building-schools-approve-next-years-budget/">Richmond school leaders to discuss authority over building schools, approve next year’s budget\r\n</a>Richmond Public Schools could come to a compromise with the mayor’s administration over who has control over building new schools in the city during a meeting tonight. The decision could hold up the construction of a new George Wythe High School. Members of the school…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/newport-news/newport-news-public-schools-looking-for-male-mentors/">Newport News Public Schools looking for male mentors\r\n</a>Newport News Public Schools is partnering with local communities to expand its mentorship program by hiring 100 male mentors in 100 days. The mentors, part of the RISE Male Empowerment Network, work with male students to help them with their academics, character…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://fredericksburg.com/news/local/education/stafford-considering-new-daily-school-schedule/article_404bcda4-46d0-59c1-8844-86885af15e90.html?fbclid=IwAR3e4axHUugaKdojCE4Jr24QqM2JybL25rDuvL36hA5HGx_LhsAnPawbIEw">Stafford considering new daily school schedule\r\n</a>Stafford County elementary students would start their school days earlier than in past years and high school students would start later under a new schedule being considered by the school division for the 2021–22 school year. Elementary students would begin the school day at 7:30…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.cbs19news.com/story/43876528/student-survey-shows-students-less-engaged-in-virtual-learning?fbclid=IwAR0YVQ6VBCH61FGvoaJVH-81oEEkCpkkCiE91AOskAtReCj7xhUJO_sfHGk">Student survey shows students less engaged in virtual learning\r\n</a>One local student conducted her own survey and found students who are less engaged in virtual learning had lower grades. Cameras off and muted mics are two frustrations all teachers faced with virtual learning this past year. Western Albemarle High School junior Jenna…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6842694482166014476">June 8, 2021 Free Webinar: Fairfax County Joint Environmental Task Force\r\n</a>The Joint Environmental Task Force (JET) works to join the political and administrative capabilities of the County and the school system to proactively address climate change and environmental sustainability. 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(5714, 5, '2021-05-19 05:00:40', '2021-05-19 09:00:40', '<a href="https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/582868021468123919">May 25, 2021 Free Webinar: 2021 VSBA Showcases for Success\r\n</a>Join us as we hear directly from the school divisions featured in this year’s Showcase for Success publication. We look forward to hearing more about these innovative programs from divisions all across the state. Tune in to hear some good news!...\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/meetings-conferences/school-law-conference/">June 4, 2021, VSBA School Law Conference\r\n</a>Your school division needs you, your superintendent, and your attorney to participate in the 2021 VSBA Virtual School Law Conference! Why? 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Those jobs will run the school system $500,000…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://roanoke.com/news/education/roanoke-city-council-names-3-for-school-board/article_cec18dbe-b76a-11eb-aac1-a3c2182b3844.html">Roanoke City Council names 3 for school board\r\n</a>The Roanoke City Council has named Mark Cathey, Diane Casola and Michael Cherry II to the Roanoke City School Board effective July 1. The names were announced Monday night after a council meeting that was closed to the public. Cathey, an attorney, is an incumbent. Casola is…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wfxrtv.com/news/health/coronavirus/va-keeps-mask-mandate-in-k-12-schools-with-exceptions-for-sports-fans-outdoor-recess/">Va. keeps mask mandate in K-12 schools with exceptions for some sports fans, outdoor recess\r\n</a>While Virginia’s universal indoor mask mandate has ended, face coverings are still being required in K-12 schools, except in certain circumstances like socially-distant outdoor recess. On Monday evening, Gov. Ralph Northam’s office further clarified that the updated order…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.nbc12.com/2021/05/17/state-superintendent-says-learning-loss-continuing-focus-covid-response/">State superintendent says learning loss a continuing focus of COVID response\r\n</a>School divisions across Virginia are making progress toward five days a week, in-person instruction. And that will be the standard by the start of the next school year. But more students have fallen behind and more are failing, and Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.whsv.com/2021/05/18/central-shenandoah-health-district-and-valley-schools-team-up-to-vaccinate-eligible-students/">Central Shenandoah Health District and Valley schools team up to vaccinate eligible students\r\n</a>As vaccination numbers go up, COVID-19 cases are at all-time lows and fully vaccinated people are taking steps back to pre-pandemic life. Last week’s approval from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) allows children ages 12 to 15 to get in line for their Pfizer…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/chesterfield-county/thomas-dale-high-school-staff-raise-concerns-about-affinity-group-created-for-white-people/">Thomas Dale High School staff raise concerns about “affinity group” created for white people\r\n</a>Some staff at Thomas Dale High School are raising concerns about a group created by the school principal, Dr. Christopher Jones, for white people. Some reached out to 8News saying it was offensive to exclude a race or form a group based on race. A newsletter to staff shared…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wavy.com/news/education/norfolk-teacher-featured-in-people-magazine/">Norfolk teacher featured in People magazine\r\n</a>A local teacher and WAVY Excellent Educator is getting national recognition for her work during the pandemic. Detra Johnson, an art teacher at Southside STEM Academy, is on page 65 in Monday’s issue. It highlights “high-tech heroes,” teachers from across the country who got…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2021/05/18/grayson-county-schools-to-lose-1-million-in-proposed-budget-cuts/">Grayson County schools to lose $1 million in proposed budget cuts\r\n</a>Grayson County’s superintendent is speaking out against a proposed budget cut in school division funding. Superintendent Kelly Wilmore says the division was anticipating a $700,000 cut before the board of supervisors tacked an additional $300,000 during its budget work session…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210517005160/en/Alexandria-City-Public-Schools-Offers-Cleanest-Air-in-Virginia-to-Students-Teachers-and-Staff-in-All-19-Campuses-using-Alen-Air-Purifiers-Which-Capture-Covid-19-Particulates">Alexandria City Public Schools Offers Cleanest Air in Virginia to Students, Teachers and Staff in All 19 Campuses using Alen Air Purifiers, Which Capture Covid-19 Particulates\r\n</a>The students, teachers and staff of Alexandria City Public Schools’ 19 campuses can breathe a sigh of relief because 1,450 Alen Air Purifiers have been installed, making it the school system with the cleanest air in Virginia. More than 43,000 classrooms across the country rely on Alen…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6842694482166014476">June 8, 2021 Free Webinar: Fairfax County Joint Environmental Task Force\r\n</a>The Joint Environmental Task Force (JET) works to join the political and administrative capabilities of the County and the school system to proactively address climate change and environmental sustainability. JET includes community partners from higher education\r\n\r\n<a href="https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5059067818498556430">June 24, 2021, The Importance of Civility\r\n</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. 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(5716, 5, '2021-05-20 05:00:37', '2021-05-20 09:00:37', '<a href="https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/582868021468123919">May 25, 2021 Free Webinar: 2021 VSBA Showcases for Success\r\n</a>Join us as we hear directly from the school divisions featured in this year’s Showcase for Success publication. We look forward to hearing more about these innovative programs from divisions all across the state. Tune in to hear some good news!...\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/meetings-conferences/school-law-conference/">June 4, 2021, VSBA School Law Conference\r\n</a>Your school division needs you, your superintendent, and your attorney to participate in the 2021 VSBA Virtual School Law Conference! Why? 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Action was taken by Hanover County School Board members during the Tuesday, May 11, regular meeting. Due to the…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://newsadvance.com/community/new_era_progress/news/amherst-schools-to-survey-families-on-2021-22-school-year-plan/article_5ae6f9fc-b4e9-11eb-834f-8fd76aeb3e40.html">Amherst schools to survey families on 2021-22 school year plan\r\n</a>The 2021-22 school year planned for Amherst County is shaping up to be a return to normalcy with COVID-19 mitigation measures easing. Amherst County Public Schools Superintendent Rob Arnold formally presented the plan during the school board’s May 13 meeting. He…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://martinsvillebulletin.com/news/local/education/2-magna-vista-students-honored-carlisle-students-chosen-for-rewards/article_73947d46-b776-11eb-89db-73f1f0ad3f7d.html">2 Magna Vista students honored; Carlisle students chosen for rewards\r\n</a>Two Magna Vista High School students were accepted to attend the Virginia Boys State of the American Legion 2021, which will be June 20-26 at Radford University. Anson C. Stanfield, the son of Tina Stanfield, and Corey M. Brandon, son of Charlene Brandon-Manns and the late…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vbgov.com/news/pages/selected.aspx?release=5277&amp;title=virginia+beach+students+are+invited+to+mark+national+scavenger+hunt+day+with+a+history-themed+hunt">Virginia Beach Students are Invited to Mark National Scavenger Hunt Day with a History-Themed Hunt\r\n</a>Learning about Virginia Beach''s military history just got a lot more fun. The Student Leaders Committee of the Virginia Beach Historic Preservation Commission invites local students in grades K-12 to participate in the Virginia Beach Military History Scavenger Hunt on May 21…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.southwesttimes.com/2021/05/citizens-express-concern-at-school-board-meeting/">Citizens express concern at school board meeting\r\n</a>The largest crowd in recent memory showed up at the most recent meeting of the Pulaski County School Board, with several citizens expressing concern over a potential policy expected to be sent down from Richmond concerning transgender students and the recently approved…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.arlnow.com/2021/05/18/facing-blowback-from-new-summer-school-restrictions-aps-apologizes-to-teachers/">Facing Blowback From New Summer School Restrictions, APS Apologizes to Teachers\r\n</a>Arlington Public Schools is apologizing for how it handled the news that it would have to restrict summer school eligibility. At first, the school system expanded summer school eligibility to students with disabilities, English learners, and those struggling to achieve passing grades…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://loudounnow.com/2021/05/18/loudoun-schools-continue-march-to-5-day-return-prepare-to-meet-needs-of-broken-students/">Loudoun Schools Continue March to 5-Day Return; Prepare to Meet Needs of ‘Broken’ Students\r\n</a>As students enter the final weeks of an unprecedented and unforgettable school year, Loudoun’s school administrators are preparing for a return to normal operations when the doors reopen in August. 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(5887, 5, '2021-05-26 05:00:48', '2021-05-26 09:00:48', '<a href="https://www.vsba.org/meetings-conferences/conference-on-education/">July 20, 2021, VSBA Conference on Education\r\n</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…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wvtf.org/post/redistricting-commission-begin-drawing-districts-august-16#stream/0">Redistricting Commission to Begin Drawing Districts by August 16\r\n</a>James Whitehorne from the US Census Bureau told commissioners that they’d receive legacy census data by August 16th. That’s in line what they knew before: that they’d have to start work on new maps in mid-August. The Virginia constitution says they need to submit maps to the…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/may/24/loudoun-county-virginia-schools-bias-reporting-for/">Anonymous student ''Bias Reporting'' form sparks outrage among Virginia parents\r\n</a>Parents in Loudoun County, Virginia, are outraged over the public school district’s decision to start using an anonymous “Bias Reporting” form. The parents, who are part of a recently formed political action committee called “Fight for Schools,” say the form “asks students to…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.whsv.com/2021/05/25/rockingham-county-school-leaders-reflect-on-pandemic-response/">Rockingham County school leaders reflect on pandemic response\r\n</a>Members of the Rockingham County School Board heard how the school division responded and implemented new changes to help students get through the pandemic. 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Henry Clay and John M. Gandy Elementary Schools — both in Ashland — are being combined into one new school under a capital improvement plan approved in 2018 by the…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wavy.com/excellent-educators/excellent-educators-susan-mcauliffe-adaptive-pe-teacher-from-newport-news-earns-grant-for-equipment-for-virtual-teaching/">Excellent Educators: Susan McAuliffe, adaptive PE teacher from Newport News, earns grant for equipment for virtual teaching\r\n</a>When the coronavirus pandemic made schools go virtual across Hampton Roads, the concerns surrounding students’ social and mental well being were obvious. 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But now that the year is over, what happens to all those machines? At Parry McCluer High School, one by one they came in, dozens of chrome books…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.progress-index.com/story/news/education/2021/05/20/petersburg-city-schools-to-receive-covid-19-testing/5186906001/">Petersburg will start testing public-school students for COVID-19 on May 25\r\n</a>As part of the Increased Community Access to Testing (ICATT) Program, Petersburg City Public Schools will be the only school in Virginia to offer free COVID-19 testing for students and staff in the school setting beginning May 25. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.thedinwiddiemonitor.com/news/school-board-honors-teachers-of-the-year-approves-wrestling-field-trip/article_1ded9d86-b9a7-11eb-9b12-478f36f9f960.html">School board honors teachers of the year, approves wrestling field trip\r\n</a>The Dinwiddie School Board recognized its Teachers of the year for the 2020-2021 school year, recognized its outstanding new teachers for the 2020-2021 school year, approved a submission for the Excellence in Workforce Readiness Award and approved a field trip for the wrestling…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://dailyprogress.com/news/local/education/charlottesville-school-officials-hope-to-boost-bus-driver-pay/article_9bd4565e-bda8-11eb-a190-aff92d6a3189.html#tracking-source=home-top-story-1">Charlottesville school officials hope to boost bus driver pay\r\n</a>In light of a continued bus driver shortage, officials in the Charlottesville school division want to boost the pay of drivers. “Pupil driver availability continues to be a serious concern,” said Kim Powell, the division’s assistant superintendent for finance and operations, at the School…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.farmvilleherald.com/2021/05/gifted-students-lead-projects/">Gifted Students Lead Projects\r\n</a>Gifted Students at Buckingham County Public Schools (BCPS) were challenged to think outside the box this year and use the COVID-19 pandemic as inspiration to engage in some problem-based learning projects. 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Next, they go forth into society, realizing varied and exciting futures…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.insidenova.com/news/arlington/arlington-math-educator-in-running-for-presidential-honors/article_1080b44a-be1a-11eb-97ed-7f627a99d8e2.html">Arlington math educator in running for presidential honors\r\n</a>An Arlington Career Center teacher is one of five named as a Virginia finalist in the 2021 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. The award – regarded as the nation’s top honor for math and science teachers – recognizes educators who develop…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://newsadvance.com/news/local/education/some-area-school-divisions-remove-ticket-requirement-for-graduation/article_34d7bcb6-bd7b-11eb-aef6-2346205fe51f.html">Some area school divisions remove ticket requirement for graduation\r\n</a>With venue capacity restrictions and COVID-19 mitigation measures set to be lifted by Gov. 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Chris Larrick, principal at Bryant High School…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wfxrtv.com/news/local-news/lynchburg-central-virginia-news/bedford-county-schools-announce-graduation-plans-for-this-weekend/">Bedford County Public Schools announces graduation plans for this weekend\r\n</a>Bedford County Public Schools has announced final plans for graduation, slated for Saturday, rain or shine. Liberty High School, Staunton River High School and Jefferson Forest High School will all graduate at Williams Stadium at Liberty University on Saturday, May 29…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wric.com/health/coronavirus/petersburg-city-public-schools-holding-covid-19-vaccination-event-for-students/">Petersburg City Public Schools holding COVID-19 vaccination event for students\r\n</a>Petersburg is hosting a vaccine clinic for public school students 12 and older next week. This will be June 3 at Petersburg High School from noon until 4 p.m. Registration is open online. 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