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(2231, 5, '2020-11-16 05:00:38', '2020-11-16 10:00:38', '<a href="https://www.vsba.org/meetings_conferences/vsba_annual_convention/">November 18-20, VSBA Virtual Annual Convention\r\n</a>The VSBA Annual Convention is the largest and most anticipated VSBA meeting of the year. While this year our Annual Convention may look a little different, and we won''t get to see your smiling faces in person, we hope you''ll find our event schedule to be just as enriching and…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/news/connectivity-check-a-virtual-orientation-for-the-annual-convention-platform/">Attending the VSBA Annual Convention: Make Plans to Attend the Connectivity Session</a>\r\nLearn how to log in to the virtual convention and update your attendee profile, view session information and create your personalized schedule, find exhibitors and convention sponsors and use the message and chat features to engage with other attendees. Information to log in to…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wdbj7.com/2020/11/13/covington-students-to-continue-remote-learning-until-after-thanksgiving/">Covington, Alleghany students to learn remotely until after Thanksgiving\r\n</a>Students in Covington City Public Schools will continue remote learning until at least Thanksgiving week. They were scheduled to go back to school for in-person learning November 16 after a closure based on a staff member testing positive for COVID-19, but the date has…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/education/suffolk-public-schools-pushes-back-in-person-learning-to-january-at-earliest/291-ff157bc1-f484-4bde-9653-d9e3189112a0">Suffolk Public Schools pushes back in-person learning to January, at earliest\r\n</a>In a Thursday night school board meeting, Suffolk Public Schools made the call to push back in-person learning because of a rise in COVID-19 cases across Virginia. The vote was six in favor of delaying students'' return, one against. If virus trends show a decrease by the end of…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wdbj7.com/2020/11/13/state-superintendent-of-public-instruction-briefs-lawmakers-on-continuing-covid-challenge/">State Superintendent of Public Instruction briefs lawmakers on continuing COVID challenge\r\n</a>Mid-March brought an abrupt shift, as schools turned to online learning. And while school divisions across Virginia continue to adjust several months later, they continue to work through many of the problems related to the COVID-19 pandemic. “All of our school divisions began…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wjhl.com/covid-19-keeping-schools-safe/russell-county-public-schools-to-be-completely-remote-week-after-thanksgiving-out-of-caution/">Russell County Public Schools to be completely remote week after Thanksgiving out of caution\r\n</a>Students in Russell County will be engaged in virtual learning the week after Thanksgiving. According to a post from Russell County Public Schools, the district will be switching to 100% remote learning from November 30 through December 4. The post says that after speaking…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wjhl.com/covid-19-keeping-schools-safe/ridgeview-high-in-dickenson-county-va-to-switch-to-hybrid-schedule-november-16/">Ridgeview High in Dickenson County, Va. to switch to hybrid schedule November 16\r\n</a>Dickenson County, Virginia Public Schools officials announced Friday that Ridgeview High School will resume a hybrid instruction schedule on Monday after being full virtual. The hybrid instructional schedule means that group A will return to school in-person on Monday and…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/norfolk/norfolk-public-schools-to-strengthen-student-nutrition-programs-using-200000-from-no-kid-hungry-virginia/">Norfolk Public Schools to strengthen student nutrition programs using $200,000 from No Kid Hungry Virginia\r\n</a>The coronavirus pandemic has increased food insecurity tremendously, according to No Kid Hungry Virginia. Many students are still learning from home, meaning it’s not always easy to get the usual school lunch, and many parents may still be out of work. No Kid Hungry Virginia is…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://wtop.com/fairfax-county/2020/11/fairfax-county-teachers-push-back-on-return-to-school-plans/">Fairfax County teachers push back on return-to-school plans\r\n</a>Next week, thousands more Fairfax County Public School students will start moving back into classrooms, and a month from now, first- and second-graders will be in classrooms, too. But the move to more and more “concurrent learning” — where some students are in the classroom…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://news.yahoo.com/governor-northam-latest-restrictions-won-224800156.html?guccounter=1&amp;guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&amp;guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAMyN2esbq4clz8i7jowWC8NALFuYTBH1LC3z66ErGXHc1c9RtKShhxjlJEYe5BdbvqsDcYijKQV7soA4lpqOT_WICb1m5pKUeivuFKVsUooUcWf7Bc0awgs3MJawwgqORujGH2T9lgw6Ejd9DtnnMNmLSjYq7ridtdTMXgDpQ3p3">Governor Northam’s latest restrictions won’t stop the VHSL’s plan to start next month\r\n</a>Virginia governor Ralph Northam’s latest coronavirus restrictions will not impact the Virginia High School League’s return to sports. On Friday, Northam announced all public and private in-person gatherings must be limited to 25 individuals. The current cap is 250. However, the 25…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.nbc29.com/2020/11/13/albemarle-county-public-schools-set-up-covid-hotline/">Albemarle County Public Schools set up COVID-19 hotline\r\n</a>With the return of thousands of more students to in-person learning in Albemarle County this week, the public school system has set up a COVID-19 hotline. Staff is available to serve the community by phone or email to try to help with finding resources for everything from mental…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2020/11/14/roanoke-county-students-now-required-to-wear-face-masks-at-all-times-at-school/">Roanoke County students now required to wear face masks at all times at school\r\n</a>School leaders with Roanoke County Public Schools shared an update Friday night regarding the district’s response to Gov. Ralph Northam’s announcement of new gathering restrictions and mask guidelines to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Virginia. Starting Monday, students will be…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://richmond.com/news/local/education/richmond-schools-use-long-term-suspensions-far-more-often-than-neighboring-counties-new-policies-aim/article_edb6a727-6dca-58ac-b8d7-6ae47d166a17.html">Richmond schools use long-term suspensions far more often than neighboring counties. New policies aim to change that.\r\n</a>Over the past five years, Richmond Public Schools issued more than 2,200 long-term suspensions at a time when the neighboring counties of Chesterfield, Hanover and Henrico combined handed down that punishment fewer than 400 times. The data, obtained by the…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/school-board-hears-updates-on-hybrid-model-of-learning/article_fddd8aa6-7a1a-5954-8ba2-fe56042dd70e.html">School Board hears updates on hybrid model of learning\r\n</a>The Shenandoah County School Board was given an update on how the hybrid model for schools has been working at Thursday''s board meeting. Superintendent Mark Johnston, who also announced his retirement effective July 1, made a plea to the community to follow all the…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HhSajl14zmJKQFt31L4j489ysCyRKxke/view">Rockingham County Schools Prepping For More Students\r\n</a>There are many reasons for Becky Roadcap and Erin Branner to be excited about the return of students in grades second through fifth on Monday. For one, the principal and assistant principal of John C. Myers Elementary School in Broadway haven’t seen some of these…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.nbc12.com/2020/11/14/hanover-schools-announce-new-mascots/">Renamed Hanover schools announce new mascots\r\n</a>Two Hanover County Public Schools have already been renamed, and now, they have new mascots. Mechanicsville High School, formerly Lee-Davis High School, will be the known as the mustangs. The school is currently working on designing a logo. School colors are now purple…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.nbc12.com/2020/11/13/chesterfield-schools-spike-cases-could-trigger-return-remote-learning/">Chesterfield Schools: Spike in cases could trigger return to remote learning\r\n</a>Chesterfield County Schools parents got a note Friday night saying the district is closely monitoring the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases across the commonwealth. Officials say that if an average of 25 new cases per 100,000 residents is identified within a seven-day period, it…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/news/2020-vsba-virtual-annual-convention-program/">2020 VSBA Virtual Annual Convention Program\r\n</a>The 2020 VSBA Virtual Annual Convention Program is available for download. View the program on your computer with clickable links, or print it out to reference during the Virtual Annual Convention November 18-20, 2020. 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(2236, 5, '2020-11-17 05:00:30', '2020-11-17 10:00:30', '<a href="https://www.vsba.org/meetings_conferences/vsba_annual_convention/">November 18-20, VSBA Virtual Annual Convention\r\n</a>The VSBA Annual Convention is the largest and most anticipated VSBA meeting of the year. While this year our Annual Convention may look a little different, and we won''t get to see your smiling faces in person, we hope you''ll find our event schedule to be just as enriching and…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/news/connectivity-check-a-virtual-orientation-for-the-annual-convention-platform/">Attending the VSBA Annual Convention: Make Plans to Attend the Connectivity Session</a>\r\nLearn how to log in to the virtual convention and update your attendee profile, view session information and create your personalized schedule, find exhibitors and convention sponsors and use the message and chat features to engage with other attendees. Information to log in to…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.whsv.com/2020/11/16/new-spectator-guidelines-for-vhsl-sports/">New spectator guidelines for VHSL sports</a>\r\nThere are new spectator guidelines for high school sports in Virginia. New restrictions put in place by Virginia Governor Ralph Northam last week will now limit youth, recreational and high school sports to a capacity of 25 spectators or 30% of the…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wavy.com/news/virginia-beach-schools-going-back-to-all-virtual-learning/">Virginia Beach Schools going back to all virtual learning aftear uptick in cases in the city</a>\r\nPublic schools in Virginia’s largest city are heading back to all virtual learning on Tuesday, just under a week after sending thousands of students back to physical classrooms. A Virginia Beach school board member confirmed with 10 On Your Side…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/teachers-northam-online-learning/2020/11/16/df50ff90-2816-11eb-8fa2-06e7cbb145c0_story.html">Fairfax delays in-person instruction as Virginia teachers’ groups ask Northam to return state to all-virtual school</a>\r\nVirginia’s largest school system is pressing pause on plans to return thousands of children to classrooms — an announcement that came the same day Northern Virginia teachers’ unions urged Gov. Ralph Northam (D) to switch the state to online-only…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://wydaily.com/local-news/2020/11/16/covid-19-scare-warhill-high-school-shuts-down-for-two-weeks/">COVID-19 scare: Warhill High School shuts down for two weeks</a>\r\nWarhill High School is closed for at least two weeks. Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools shut down the high school after an uptick in coronavirus cases among staff –– five cases since Nov. 4 with four of the cases being reported in the past week…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.southwesttimes.com/2020/11/pchs-receives-ag-in-classroom-grant/">PCHS receives Ag in Classroom grant</a>\r\nPulaski County High School is among 62 Virginia schools sharing in a $29,000 Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom grant to fund educational projects during the current school year. Funding will be allocated to provide 22,000 youth with agriculture experiences…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.dailypress.com/virginiagazette/va-vg-stonehouse-elementary-student-covid-20201116-wvrwq6ftn5firkqo5hv2d5ryii-story.html">Student tests positive for COVID-19 at Stonehouse Elementary School</a>\r\nA student at Stonehouse Elementary School in Williamsburg has tested positive for COVID-19, prompting classes involving the teacher of the COVID-positive student to return to remote learning. Other in-person classes at the school will continue as…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.thecoalfieldprogress.com/articles/13393/view">School employees will get hazard pay</a>\r\nThe county School Board voted unanimously Tuesday to award all county school employees with hazard pay to reward their service during the COVID-19 pandemic. The one-time payments will be $1,000 for a full-time employee and $500 for a part-time…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.henricocitizen.com/articles/update-henrico-schools-to-delay-in-person-learning-until-january/">Henrico Schools to delay in-person learning until January</a>\r\nHenrico County Public Schools will delay a planned return to in-person learning for elementary school students who choose it until Jan. 11 (for grades pre-K-2) and Jan. 14 (for grades 3-5), sources have confirmed to the Henrico Citizen. The planned return…\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.yourgv.com/news/education/school-board-to-hear-update-on-internet-cafes/article_9ab767b4-2787-11eb-94f0-f385a940290f.html">School board to hear update on internet cafes</a>\r\nHalifax County School Board’s attention will focus on students without internet access when they meet Monday evening in the Halifax County Middle School cafeteria at 6:30 p.m. Previously, middle school principal Dawn Miller had spoke with the board about starting…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://newsadvance.com/news/local/vcu-study-school-segregation-worsening-in-virginia/article_2d598475-c517-5c37-a704-7eeb569d0fcd.html">VCU study: School segregation worsening in Virginia</a>\r\nSchools are becoming more segregated by race and poverty, according to a study recently released by researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University. The report says the metro-Richmond area is the only area of the state with “severe” school segregation along…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/new-program-to-connect-rps-students-with-resources-they-need-for-virtual-learning">New program to connect RPS students with resources they need for virtual learning</a>\r\nThe City of Richmond and Richmond Public Schools are partnering to ensure students in Richmond Redevelopment &amp; Housing Authority (RRHA) communities have the resources they need for virtual learning. The program, called the Virtual Learning Project, is a community…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2020/11/15/giles-county-public-schools-announce-six-covid-19-cases-across-four-schools/">Giles County Public Schools announce six COVID-19 cases across four schools</a>\r\nGiles County Public Schools announced six new coronavirus cases across four different schools as of Friday. Here’s a breakdown of the cases and what schools are impacted: Eastern Elementary/Middle School has one presumptive positive student Giles High School has two…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wfxrtv.com/news/back-to-school/numerous-students-from-danville-public-schools-to-return-to-the-classroom-monday/">Numerous students from Danville Public Schools to return to the classroom Monday</a>\r\nStudents from six different grade levels at Danville Public Schools are gearing up to return to the classroom on Monday. Danville students in grades K-3, 6, 9, and 12 — as well as those students in special education/self-contained classes…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.nbc12.com/2020/11/16/hopewell-school-leaders-vote-return-learn-plan/">Hopewell school leaders vote on return to learn plan</a>\r\nSchool leaders in Hopewell say parents will continue to have a choice about whether or not to send their kids back to in-person learning for the rest of the school year. The school board voted on a plan to have students return to the classrooms in…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://dailyprogress.com/news/local/education/albemarle-school-division-to-host-forums-on-strategic-plan-loss-of-learning-response/article_4f79cbae-277b-11eb-b828-6fde1118ee65.html">Albemarle school division to host forums on strategic plan, loss of learning response</a>\r\nCommunity members can weigh in on the Albemarle County school division’s strategic plan that’s currently being updated, as well as approaches to learning loss related to the COVID-19 pandemic such as changing the school calendar and summer school options. The division is…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wfxrtv.com/news/health/coronavirus/how-do-gov-northams-new-covid-19-restrictions-impact-schools-botetourt-county-schools-superintendent-provides-answers/">How do Gov. Notham’s new COVID-19 restrictions impact schools? Botetourt County Schools Superintendent provides answers</a>\r\nAs Gov. 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(2258, 5, '2020-11-18 05:00:43', '2020-11-18 10:00:43', '<a href="https://conta.cc/35FomIs">VSBA Virtual Annual Convention, Day 1 Daily Crier\r\n</a>On behalf of the board of directors and the entire VSBA staff, welcome to the 2020 VSBA Virtual Annual Convention. Welcome to both our newly elected/appointed school board members and our returning board members. This year has been a year of flexibility and innovation as we…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2020/11/16/school-facilities-in-halifax-county-temporarily-closing-due-to-community-spread-of-covid-19/">School facilities in Halifax County temporarily closing due to community spread of COVID-19</a>\r\nSchool leaders in Halifax County announced Monday that they will be temporarily closing all school facilities until at least December 7 due to a significant rise in the community spread of COVID-19. Starting Tuesday, all students will learn remotely…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wymt.com/2020/11/17/lee-county-va-public-schools-to-begin-remote-learning-for-all-students-november-18th/">Lee County, VA. Public Schools to begin remote learning for all students November 18th</a>\r\nLee County Public Schools will be switching to a remote learning model starting Wednesday, November 18th, CBS affiliate WJHL reports. Division Superintendent Brian Austin told WJHL LCPS will have a day of in-person learning Tuesday…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.nbc12.com/2020/11/16/henrico-high-schooler-placed-first-veterans-day-student-essay-contest/">Henrico high schooler placed first in Veterans Day Student Essay Contest</a>\r\nA high school junior from Henrico County placed first in the Virginia War Memorial’s 2020 Veterans Day Student Essay Contest. The essay topic was “An American Who Served in World War II Who Inspires Me.” The winners were announced at the 64<sup>th</sup> Annual Commonwealth’s…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wdbj7.com/2020/11/17/pulaski-county-public-schools-updates-mission-statement-to-be-more-inclusive/">Pulaski County Public Schools updates mission statement to be more inclusive</a>\r\nPulaski County Public Schools has updated its mission statement to be more inclusive in all decisions that it makes. As part of a statewide initiative for equality in education, the school board has spent weeks to pass a resolution to remove barriers. The district is hopeful by…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://wset.com/news/local/campbell-co-public-schools-announce-covid-19-case-at-brookville-high-school">Campbell Co. Public Schools announce COVID-19 case at Brookville High School</a>\r\nCampbell County Public Schools announced Monday that an individual at Brookville High School tested positive for COVID-19. The positive individual has been informed to isolate and any associated close contacts have been informed to begin their quarantine period. CCPS…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wfxg.com/story/42919612/richmond-county">Richmond County School System receives CARES ACT funding</a>\r\nIf you’re wondering how much money Richmond County Schools have put towards the safety of students during the pandemic, we''re told it was seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars. According to the district’s Chief Public Relations Officer Lynthia Ross, the money comes …\r\n\r\n<a href="https://roanoke.com/sports/high-school/with-spectator-limit-at-25-visiting-fans-might-be-shut-out/article_5cc54686-2856-11eb-881a-e762ee6cf7e3.html">With spectator limit at 25, visiting fans might be shut out</a>\r\nWhen it comes to March Madness, the big questions are “Who’s in? Who’s out?” The same goes for the upcoming winter sports season in the Virginia High School League. Timesland athletic directors and administrators are processing Friday’s mandate by Virginia Gov. Ralph…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/warren-county-schools-looks-for-health-insurance-provider/article_dc1a7f88-cf70-5130-8c5a-387647fb0e24.html">Warren County schools looks for health insurance provider</a>\r\nThe impasse between Valley Health and Anthem has pushed Warren County Public Schools to look for a new health insurance carrier. School officials recently notified the Local Choice Health Benefits Program of the division’s intent to not use the state insurance program next year, a…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.newsleader.com/story/news/2020/11/17/augusta-county-schools-thanksgiving-food-project/6322480002/">Augusta County schools asking for help with annual Thanksgiving food project\r\n</a>Scott Cash has picked up the telephone to call the Salvation Army with the bad news. He didn’t think that his students at Fort Defiance High School, along with students at three other schools in Augusta County, would be able to do the annual Thanksgiving food project for the…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://fredericksburg.com/news/education/james-monroe-high-school-students-partner-with-harvard-university-to-document-their-pandemic-year/article_f5b35772-450a-55f0-b22f-a2e2fd1ee8a3.html#tracking-source=home-top-story-1">James Monroe High School students partner with Harvard University to document their pandemic year</a>\r\nStudents at James Monroe High School in Fredericksburg are partnering with Harvard University to document their experiences of living through the COVID-19 pandemic and its disproportionate effect on people of color. Black Americans are twice as likely to die of…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.whsv.com/2020/11/16/rockingham-county-welcomes-back-students-on-first-day-of-hybrid-model/">Rockingham County welcomes back students on first day of hybrid model\r\n</a>On Monday, Rockingham County Public Schools welcomed students back to school as more students returned physically back to class for the first time in months. Last month the school division approved a new hybrid model for students in kindergarten through eighth grade…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://wydaily.com/local-news/2020/11/17/meals-to-go-area-school-divisions-prepare-to-distribute-extra-food-over-the-holiday-weekend/">Meals to go: Area school divisions prepare to distribute extra food over the holiday weekend</a>\r\nSchool divisions in the Historic Triangle plan on giving away prepackaged meals for their students ahead of the holidays. Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, both Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools and the York County School Division have created meal…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.thenews-gazette.com/content/buena-vista-schools-close-two-weeks">Buena Vista Schools To Close For Two Weeks</a>\r\nBuena Vista City Schools will be closed to in-person learning for the next two weeks. According to Superintendent John Keeler, a number of recent COVID-19 cases in the division have led all students K-12 to learn at home until Nov. 30.The division is in communication with families at…\r\n\r\n<a href="http://nkccnews.com/local-news/2020/11/17/new-kent-school-board-evaluating-reopening-dates-reviews-proposed-cip-for-fy2021-22/">New Kent school board evaluating reopening dates, reviews proposed CIP for FY2021-22</a>\r\nNew Kent’s School Board is continuing to evaluate reopening school buildings on a grade-by-grade basis. 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(2289, 5, '2020-11-19 05:00:19', '2020-11-19 10:00:19', '<a href="https://conta.cc/35Jlquv">VSBA Virtual Annual Convention, Day 2 Daily Crier</a>\r\nCheck in on what today’s session of the Annual Convention has in store for you. Join our coffee and convos session at 8 a.m., or meet us for the General Session at 9 a.m.\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wtkr.com/news/poquoson-school-board-will-vote-to-bring-sports-back-in-december">Poquoson School Board votes unanimously to bring sports back in December</a>\r\nThe Poquoson School Board decided it’s time to bring sports back to school. At Tuesday night’s 6 p.m. meeting, members voted 7-0 to allow approve the district''s "Return to Athletics" plan. Practice starts the week of December 6 in accordance to the Virginia High School League...\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/fairfax-school-board-questions-superintendent-over-decision-to-delay-in-person-learning/2020/11/17/7619c32a-2912-11eb-92b7-6ef17b3fe3b4_story.html">Fairfax school board questions superintendent over decision to delay in-person learning</a>\r\nMembers of the Fairfax County School Board on Tuesday questioned the superintendent over his sudden decision to delay in-person learning for thousands of students in Virginia’s largest school system. Superintendent Scott Brabrand announced Monday afternoon that local…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://loudounnow.com/2020/11/18/loudoun-school-board-adopts-triggers-to-close-classes-if-virus-spikes/">Loudoun School Board Adopts Triggers to Close Classes if Virus Spikes</a>\r\nThe Loudoun County School Board on Tuesday voted to shut down in-person learning for all students if community spread trends for COVID-19 cross two thresholds. Under the action, if the number of new cases per 100,000 residents exceeds 200 during a 14-day period and the…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.whsv.com/2020/11/17/shenandoah-county-public-schools-implements-new-mask-requirements/">Shenandoah County Public Schools implements new mask requirements</a>\r\nShenandoah County Public Schools will require students over the age of five to wear masks at all times inside school facilities, even when six-foot physical distancing is maintained. According to a press release from Shenandoah County Public Schools, the new requirement will begin…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://wset.com/news/local/campbell-co-public-schools-announce-covid-19-case-at-altavista-elementary-school">Campbell Co. Public Schools announce COVID-19 case at Altavista Elementary School</a>\r\nCampbell County Public Schools announced on Tuesday that an individual has tested positive for COVID-19 at Altavista Elementary School. The COVID-19 positive individual has been informed to isolate and any associated close contacts have been informed to begin their…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/local/mycity/newport-news/newport-news-public-schools-superintendent-will-update-return-to-learn-plan/291-0fa146b7-d40e-4e35-a6a3-d12af9913557">Newport News Public Schools Superintendent to update ‘Return-to-Learn’ plan</a>\r\nAs some Hampton Roads school divisions send students and staff back to virtual instruction, the Newport News Public School division is making plans for its next steps for in-person learning. 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Education leaders are worried about whether or not school systems are doing the best they…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/the-tri-cities/no-kid-hungry-virginia-gives-nearly-111000-to-tri-cities-area-schools-for-meal-programs/">No Kid Hungry Virginia gives nearly $111,000 to Tri-Cities area schools for meal programs\r\n</a>No Kid Hungry Virginia has given schools and organizations in the Tri-Cities area nearly $111,000 to help with child nutritional programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We continue to be thankful for the compassionate and dedicated school nutrition teams across the state…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://wset.com/news/local/lcs-keeps-watchful-eye-on-virginia-covid-19-trends-amid-new-restrictions">LCS keeps watchful eye on Virginia COVID-19 trends amid new restrictions\r\n</a>Lynchburg City Schools is continuing to keep a watchful eye on COVID-19 trends in Virginia. 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(2294, 5, '2020-11-20 05:00:07', '2020-11-20 10:00:07', '<a href="https://conta.cc/35NJcW9">VSBA Virtual Annual Convention, Daily Crier Day 3\r\n</a>Check in on what today’s session of the annual convention has in store for you. Join our Coffee &amp; Convos Session at 8 AM to hear from the Students and Schools in Challenged Environments Task Force or at 9:15 AM for the first set of breakout sessions.\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.nbc29.com/2020/11/18/charlottesville-based-architecture-firm-vmdo-wins-accolade-work-with-greene-county-schools/">Charlottesville-based architecture firm VMDO wins accolade for work with Greene County Schools</a>\r\nA Charlottesville-based architecture firm just won accolades for its work revamping schools in Greene County. VMDO Architects received the Platinum award, the top reward, in the 2020 Virginia School Boards Association’s Exhibition of School Architecture. 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(2311, 5, '2020-11-20 13:58:00', '2020-11-20 18:58:00', 'William “Bill” Sturgill has served on the Carroll County School Board since 2020. He has a worked in public education for 33 years serving in many roles from special education teacher to assistant principal, then Director of Special Education, to Principal of Galax High School and then 13 years as Superintendent of Galax City Schools before retiring in 2020. Bill earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Longwood College as well as Master of Science degrees from both Radford University and Virginia Tech.', 'Willam "Bill" Sturgill, Southwest', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'bill-sturgill-southwest', '', '', '2023-02-08 09:59:27', '2023-02-08 14:59:27', '', 113, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=board_of_directors&#038;p=2311', 12, 'page', '', 0),
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(2314, 5, '2020-11-20 13:59:54', '2020-11-20 18:59:54', '<p class="x_MsoNormal">Michael Lake is a Virginia native from Frederick County. He has served on the Frederick County school board for 11 years and enjoys working on the budget and annual legislative developments, as well as special education individualized planning review.  Michael is also a VHSL football official in the Northern Virginia area, a NCAA college clock operator for the ODAC conference, and a Laurel Ridge Community College board member for 5 years -- which gives him a wonderful perspective on the benefits of dual enrollment.</p>\r\n<p class="x_MsoNormal" aria-hidden="true">His educational background is in computer science and he had a 32-year career with the Central Intelligence Agency that gave him the opportunity to live and travel overseas to 16 different countries.   Michael and his wife have a daughter, who is a teacher in Prince William County.</p>', 'Michael Lake, Valley', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'michaellake-valley', '', '', '2023-01-09 10:53:19', '2023-01-09 15:53:19', '', 113, 'https://www.vsba.org/?post_type=board_of_directors&#038;p=2314', 14, 'page', '', 0),
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(2336, 5, '2020-11-20 16:25:37', '2020-11-20 21:25:37', '', 'Register Today! AC 2020 (1)', '', 'inherit', '', 'closed', '', 'register-today-ac-2020-1', '', '', '2020-11-20 16:25:37', '2020-11-20 21:25:37', '', 13, 'https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Register-Today-AC-2020-1.png', 0, 'attachment', 'image/png', 0),
(2349, 5, '2020-11-23 05:00:13', '2020-11-23 10:00:13', '<a href="https://www.vsba.org/meetings-conferences/capital-conference/">January 25-26, 2021, VSBA Capital Conference, Virtual\r\n</a>Advocacy by local school board members is a year-round job but is never more critical than when the Virginia General Assembly is in session. With the Virginia State Capitol and Pocahontas Building closed to visitors for the unforeseeable future, it is imperative for school…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.farmvilleherald.com/2020/11/varner-reflects-on-25-years-of-service/">Varner Reflects on 25 years of Service\r\n</a>Dr. Lawrence Varner was recently recognized by the Prince Edward County Public Schools (PECPS) School Board for 25 years of service as a board member. 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Under emergency guidance approved by the Virginia Board of Education…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.nbc12.com/2020/11/20/chesterfield-schools-sees-uptick-covid-cases-rise-day-average/">Chesterfield Schools sees uptick in COVID-19 cases, rise in 7-day average\r\n</a>For parents with students in hybrid learning at Chesterfield Schools, there’s been an uptick in COVID-19 cases this week. Also, the 7-day average, which could trigger a return to virtual learning, is growing. Chesterfield is reporting 28 new cases just this week in its schools…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.winchesterstar.com/coronavirus/winchester-schools-will-switch-to-100-online-learning-through-dec-2/article_52a6a666-219a-5435-8b3d-576a7c2aba57.html">Winchester schools will switch to 100% online learning through Dec. 2\r\n</a>Winchester Public Schools announced Friday that all students will switch to 100% online learning beginning Monday through Dec. 2 because of a spike in COVID-19 cases in the community and beyond. Superintendent Jason Van Heukelum shared in a letter with division…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wfxrtv.com/news/health/coronavirus/danville-public-schools-confirm-positive-case-of-covid-19-at-galileo-magnet-high-school/">Danville Public Schools confirm positive case of COVID-19 at Galileo Magnet High School\r\n</a>On Friday, officials with Danville Public Schools were made aware of a positive case of COVID-19 at an area high school. The case involves an individual at Galileo Magnet High School. This case has no connection with the previous case announced at the school earlier this week…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.insidenova.com/headlines/two-new-members-to-join-manassas-school-board/article_076d7a4c-2b98-11eb-8a03-677b7e0fbcaf.html">Two new members to join Manassas school board\r\n</a>When the new year rolls around, Manassas will have two new school board members. Vice Chairman Kristen Kiefer and Scott Albrecht, whose 20 years on the board made him the longest-serving member, both declined to run again in this month’s election. 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(2376, 5, '2020-11-24 05:00:59', '2020-11-24 10:00:59', '<a href="https://www.vsba.org/meetings-conferences/capital-conference/">January 25-26, 2021, VSBA Capital Conference, Virtual\r\n</a>Advocacy by local school board members is a year-round job but is never more critical than when the Virginia General Assembly is in session. With the Virginia State Capitol and Pocahontas Building closed to visitors for the unforeseeable future, it is imperative for school…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/education/chesapeake-school-board-to-hold-emergency-meeting-to-discuss-school-plans/291-b238fe09-3dbc-43a7-95de-e74a5a46fe36">Chesapeake superintendent: No changes to in-person learning plan\r\n</a>Chesapeake''s school superintendent says students will stay with in-person learning, even as COVID-19 cases rise in the region. The decision was made during a virtual emergency meeting with the Chesapeake School Board on Monday. Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton said…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/norfolk/norfolk-school-board-to-host-virtual-annual-bring-your-legislator-to-school-day/">Norfolk School Board to host virtual annual ‘Bring Your Legislator to School Day’\r\n</a>The Norfolk School Board will host its annual “Bring Your Legislator to School Day” on Monday — and this year, it will be virtual. On Nov. 23, from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., city council members, school board members, as well as state and local legislators will virtually visit the…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wdbj7.com/2020/11/23/rockbridge-county-schools-going-all-virtual-after-thanksgiving/">Rockbridge County schools going all virtual after Thanksgiving\r\n</a>Rockbridge County Public Schools will be switching from its hybrid learning models to all-virtual learning beginning November 30. Tuesday, November 24, will remain a scheduled Hybrid A day, with students off for Thanksgiving the rest of the week. Monday, all students K-12 will…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.nbc12.com/2020/11/22/chesterfield-school-board-schedules-meetings-including-health-board-special-ed-committee/">Chesterfield school board schedules 4 meetings, including health board and special ed committee\r\n</a>The Chesterfield County School Board has scheduled four meetings for the upcoming weeks, including one with the district’s school health advisory board and special education advisory committee. The School Health Advisory Board will meet at 6 p.m. on Nov. 30 at the Thomas…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.princewilliamtimes.com/news/virginia-education-leaders-covid-19-has-made-school-staffing-shortages-worse/article_f2112940-2cd8-11eb-8bbd-5bed1a35677f.html">Virginia education leaders: COVID-19 has made school staffing shortages worse\r\n</a>Virginia’s school staff shortage is getting worse during the COVID-19 pandemic, and leaders with the state Department of Education urged lawmakers to keep that in mind as they prepare for their upcoming General Assembly session. “We’ve had a teacher shortage all along, but…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.dailypress.com/757teamz/vp-sp-wjcc-schools-cancels-winter-athletics-20201123-g5ovmwkzwfeh7dt4b3oif3c7iq-story.html">Williamsburg-James City County Schools cancels winter sports season because of coronavirus surge\r\n</a>Citing the rising number of coronavirus cases, Williamsburg-James City County Schools on Monday became the first large school district in Hampton Roads to cancel athletics for the 2020-21 winter sports season. The decision was made after consideration by WJCC Schools…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://wset.com/news/local-events/amherst-county-public-schools-following-updated-vdh-guidelines">Amherst County Public Schools adapt to updated VDH guidelines\r\n</a>According to the updated guidelines, if a student or employee is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms and they don''t see a medical professional, they will be required to quarantine for 10 days before they can return to school. “Most of our folks here in Amherst have done a great…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://wtop.com/fairfax-county/2020/11/some-fairfax-co-students-return-to-virtual-instruction/">Some Fairfax Co. students return to virtual instruction\r\n</a>Some students who have been attending in-person courses in Virginia’s largest school system are returning to virtual instruction. Fairfax County Public Schools said it has notified parents of “Group 4” students that their children will go back to all-virtual learning because of rising…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.cvilletomorrow.org/articles/expecting-a-spike-in-covid-cases-charlottesville-school-board-weighing-options-as-it-proceeds-with-reopening-plan/">Expecting a spike in COVID cases, Charlottesville School Board weighing options as it proceeds with reopening plan\r\n</a>As national concern grows around the potential for another surge of COVID-19 this winter, the Charlottesville School Board is continuing to finalize its plans for in-person learning in the new year. Board members at Thursday’s meeting received a presentation of recent survey results…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/virginia/remember-the-titains-high-school-tc-william-to-be-renamed/65-5dd4e79b-96e5-4bfa-a24e-05169d57ad5e">Made famous by ''Remember the Titans'', T.C. Williams High School to get name change after unanimous school board vote\r\n</a>T.C. Williams High School, made famous by the Disney movie "Remember the Titans", will be renamed after a 9-0 school board vote by Alexandria Public Schools on Monday. The school board also announced the name of Mathew Maury Elementary will also be changed. The man…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wdbj7.com/2020/11/23/hometown-mentor-rocky-mount-teacher-goes-above-and-beyond-for-students-parents-and-peers/?fbclid=IwAR1WDWf6kBHv32SvM48ceW0S_ExuuxFlf9d9qbyfpprAcB1BsQ9OB8ZtqQk">Hometown Mentor: Rocky Mount teacher goes above and beyond for students, parents and peers\r\n</a>A Franklin County teacher is making quite the name for himself after being named the Virginia State Teacher of the Year. But if you ask Anthony Swann, a teacher at Rocky Mount Elementary School, it is the work he is doing with his students that is his biggest…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2020/11/23/radford-middle-school-sends-students-home-early-switches-to-virtual-learning/">Radford City Public Schools temporarily going virtual due to community spread of COVID-19\r\n</a>All PK-12 students in Radford City Public Schools will participate in remote learning starting on Tuesday. In a letter shared with the school community Monday evening, school leaders said they made the decision to due to “an increased likelihood of possible exposures to COVID-19…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2020/11/23/chairman-of-appomattox-county-school-board-steps-down/">Chairman of Appomattox County School Board steps down\r\n</a>The chairman of the Appomattox County School Board is stepping down, according to school leaders. Bobby Waddell announced his resignation on Thursday. It was effective as of Friday. Waddell has been on the school board for 15 years and has served as…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/meetings-conferences/webinars/live-webinars/">December 9 &amp; 10, Two Part Insights for Budget Basics &amp; Finance 101\r\n</a>Virginia public school budgeting will be discussed, including roles of elected officials, fiduciary requirements, stakeholders, and budget reports. Revenue categories will be explained, including state formulas, federal funding, local funding, and tax rates. Reserve your webinar…\r\n\r\n<em>Missed the Virtual VSBA Annual Convention? It is not too late to register to gain access to over 35 hours of educational content. Contact your school board clerk for more information. </em>', 'November 24, 2020', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'november-24-2020', '', '', '2020-11-23 19:22:44', '2020-11-24 00:22:44', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?p=2376', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(2382, 5, '2020-11-25 05:00:11', '2020-11-25 10:00:11', '<a href="https://www.vsba.org/meetings-conferences/capital-conference/">January 25-26, 2021, VSBA Capital Conference, Virtual\r\n</a>Advocacy by local school board members is a year-round job but is never more critical than when the Virginia General Assembly is in session. With the Virginia State Capitol and Pocahontas Building closed to visitors for the unforeseeable future, it is imperative for school…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://heraldcourier.com/news/area-schools-struggle-with-virus-related-absences/article_ca7dcc88-e0b1-5d4e-ad1a-48075168273f.html">Area schools struggle with virus-related absences\r\n</a>Schools don’t seem to be fueling the region’s current wave of COVID-19 cases, but they’re certainly feeling its impacts. In addition to the challenges of keeping in-person classrooms safe and virtual classrooms running smoothly, multiple area school systems are dealing with a…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.newsleader.com/story/news/2020/11/23/covid-cases-waynesboro-close-kate-collins-middle-school/6400673002/">COVID cases in Waynesboro force closure of middle school\r\n</a>Kate Collins Middle School was closed Monday and will be closed again Tuesday following several positive COVID-19 cases in the school. Jeffrey Cassell, Waynesboro Public Schools superintendent, sent a letter to families of students this weekend informing them that three…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://fredericksburg.com/news/local/education/fredericksburg-school-board-approves-one-time-1-000-bonus-for-staff/article_114e1532-0e4b-551e-a3f9-8a34d9d07e04.html">Fredericksburg School Board approves one-time $1,000 bonus for staff\r\n</a>All contracted employees of Fredericksburg City Public Schools will receive a one-time bonus of $1,000 next month. The city School Board unanimously approved the bonuses at a special called meeting Monday morning. The bonuses are intended to “recognize the challenging…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/remember-the-titans-school-new-name/2020/11/23/7c2d75e6-2db2-11eb-96c2-aac3f162215d_story.html">Alexandria City schools will rename T.C. Williams High, of ‘Remember the Titans’ fame\r\n</a>The Alexandria City School Board voted unanimously to rename T.C. Williams High School on Monday night, ending months of heated debate over whether the city’s flagship school — made famous by the movie “Remember the Titans” — should bear the name of a racist former…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://roanoke.com/sports/high-school/virus-would-keep-roanoke-valley-public-school-sports-sidelined-in-winter-if-season-started-now/article_d68568e4-2dd7-11eb-a057-1314c100d560.html#tracking-source=home-top-story-1">Virus would keep Roanoke Valley public school sports sidelined in winter if season started now\r\n</a>The delayed VHSL winter sports season is scheduled to open Dec. 21 with the start of boys and girls basketball games. However, if the season began this week, a number of Timesland schools would be on the sidelines. School administrators within the Alleghany and Roanoke…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.pilotonline.com/757teamz/vp-sp-wjcc-schools-cancels-winter-athletics-20201123-g5ovmwkzwfeh7dt4b3oif3c7iq-story.html">Williamsburg-James City County Schools cancels winter sports season because of coronavirus surge\r\n</a>Citing the rising number of coronavirus cases, Williamsburg-James City County Schools on Monday became the first large school district in Hampton Roads to cancel athletics for the 2020-21 winter sports season. The decision was made after consideration by WJCC Schools…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.nbc29.com/2020/11/23/new-reports-detail-deepening-segregation-by-race-poverty-virginia-schools/">New reports detail deepening segregation by race and poverty in Virginia schools\r\n</a>Nearly six decades since the groundbreaking desegregation decision in “Brown v. Board of Education,” two new studies of Virginia schools report the commonwealth’s schools are still deeply divided by race and poverty. More than that, the problem has only gotten worse over…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/virginia-reports-new-high-as-district-adds-first-school-outbreak/article_a3e9f86c-7e28-5d4e-9471-271132a163aa.html">Virginia reports new high as district adds first school outbreak\r\n</a>The Lord Fairfax Health District added 114 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, its third highest single-day report of the pandemic. Virginia saw its highest jump in statewide cases Monday, reporting 3,242 new cases, according to the Virginia Department of Health’s online dashboard…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://wjla.com/news/local/fairfax-county-public-schools-has-returned-all-students-in-group-4-to-virtual-learning">Fairfax County Public Schools has returned all students in Group 4 to virtual learning\r\n</a>Fairfax County Public Schools announced Monday that all of its students currently listed in Group 4 have been transitioned back to virtual learning due to COVID-19 concerns. FCPS says it has already told parents about the switch which it says is due to health metrics reaching a…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://dailyprogress.com/news/local/education/committee-will-start-murray-elementary-school-naming-review-tuesday/article_6e87d6dc-2ddc-11eb-8e8d-d3ba1e7906b1.html">Committee will start Murray Elementary School naming review Tuesday\r\n</a>The fourth school name review in Albemarle County will begin Tuesday. An advisory committee made up of 16 school and community members has been selected to review the name of Virginia L. Murray Elementary School. They’ll hold an organizational meeting Tuesday from…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://dailyprogress.com/community/orangenews/news/gordonsville-gets-grant-to-improve-sidewalks-near-gbes/article_f71f7c1e-2da2-11eb-8de6-43c5ea6b2e2d.html">Gordonsville gets grant to improve sidewalks near GBES\r\n</a>The Town of Gordonsville and Orange County Schools will receive more than $450,000 as part of a Safe Routes to School grant that will fund sidewalk and crosswalk improvements near Gordon-Barbour Elementary School (GBES). The Virginia Commonwealth Transportation…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wavy.com/news/education/york-county-to-shift-to-all-virtual-learning-after-thanksgiving-winter-break-grades-7-12-could-return-in-january/">York County to shift to all-virtual learning after Thanksgiving, winter break; grades 7-12 could return in January\r\n</a>York County Public Schools will temporarily shift to an all-virtual learning model in the week following Thanksgiving and winter break. Those are November 30-December 4 and January 4-8. Superintendent Dr. Victor Shandor said in a statement the move to shift learning online…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.whsv.com/2020/11/24/vdh-advises-local-schools-to-transition-to-fully-virtual-model-after-thanksgiving-break/">VDH advises local schools to transition to fully virtual model after Thanksgiving break\r\n</a>Just days before Thanksgiving and despite suggestions to not travel, the Virginia Department of Health gave Virginia schools guidance on what to do after the holiday break. Schools realize that inevitably students and their families will be traveling and on Monday schools in this…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wavy.com/news/education/back-to-school/virginia-beach-schools-to-return-students-with-disabilities-to-in-person-learning-dec-1/">Virginia Beach schools to return students with disabilities to in-person learning Dec. 1\r\n</a>Virginia Beach City Public Schools has decided some students will return to in-person learning after Thanksgiving. In a letter sent to families Tuesday night, school officials said students with disabilities will come back to campus on Tuesday, Dec. 1. Class sizes are limited to no more…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/meetings-conferences/webinars/live-webinars/">December 9 &amp; 10, Two Part Insights for Budget Basics &amp; Finance 101\r\n</a>Virginia public school budgeting will be discussed, including roles of elected officials, fiduciary requirements, stakeholders, and budget reports. Revenue categories will be explained, including state formulas, federal funding, local funding, and tax rates. Reserve your webinar…\r\n\r\n<em>Missed the Virtual VSBA Annual Convention? It is not too late to register to gain access to over 35 hours of educational content. Contact your school board clerk for more information. </em>', 'November 25, 2020', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'november-25-2020', '', '', '2020-11-24 23:59:59', '2020-11-25 04:59:59', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?p=2382', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2384, 5, '2020-11-30 05:00:55', '2020-11-30 10:00:55', '<a href="https://www.vsba.org/meetings-conferences/capital-conference/">January 25-26, 2021, VSBA Capital Conference, Virtual\r\n</a>Advocacy by local school board members is a year-round job but is never more critical than when the Virginia General Assembly is in session. With the Virginia State Capitol and Pocahontas Building closed to visitors for the unforeseeable future, it is imperative for school…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/fairfax-schools-more-failing-grades/2020/11/24/1ac2412e-2e34-11eb-96c2-aac3f162215d_story.html">Failing grades spike in Virginia’s largest school system as online learning gap emerges nationwide\r\n</a>A report on student grades from one of the nation’s largest school districts offers some of the first concrete evidence that online learning is forcing a striking drop in students’ academic performance, and that the most vulnerable students — children with disabilities and English…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://newsadvance.com/community/nelson_county_times/news/school-board-member-named-president-of-virginia-school-board-association/article_84cecb29-8be0-5af5-88b0-67e65a70d7cb.html">School board member named president of Virginia School Board Association\r\n</a>Janet Turner-Giles, who serves on the Nelson County School Board representing the North District, assumed the role of president of the Virginia School Boards Association on Nov. 20 during the association’s annual convention, which took place virtually this year. A native of…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2020/11/26/80-of-roanoke-county-teachers-union-oppose-classroom-return-after-thanksgiving/">80% of Roanoke County teachers association oppose classroom return after Thanksgiving\r\n</a>In a survey conducted by the Roanoke County Education Association, 80% of responders prefer remote learning after Thanksgiving through the 2020 holiday season. In a position statement released this week, they say their decision is in line with the recent Virginia Department of…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://richmond.com/news/local/two-siblings-who-teach-for-rps-are-among-18-local-educators-to-receive-prestigious-r/article_87183a25-04cd-5186-9d30-e14258967e23.html">Two siblings who teach for RPS are among 18 local educators to receive prestigious R.E.B. Awards\r\n</a>Ridgely Carter-Minter was confused earlier this month when she went to drop off her son at her brother’s house and found their mother tidying up. There was a chance, their mother said, that Gilbert Carter, a teacher at Franklin Military Academy, might have good news coming. It was…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://vadogwood.com/2020/11/28/virginias-running-out-of-teachers-its-not-just-because-of-the-pandemic/">Virginia’s Running Out of Teachers. It’s Not Just Because of the Pandemic.\r\n</a>It’s a rare gift to find your passion in life. For many teachers across Virginia, however, following their dream quickly turned into a nightmare. Virginia faces a persistent teacher shortage, hovering at around 1,000 unfilled positions each year. And that was before the COVID-19…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://loudounnow.com/2020/11/27/thiele-named-art-teacher-of-the-year/">Thiele Named Art Teacher of the Year\r\n</a>Bethany Thiele, who teaches sixth- and eighth-grade 3-D Art at Brambleton Middle School, is the Northern Virginia Region of the Virginia Art Education Association’s Middle School Art Educator of the Year. Thiele has been middle school art teacher in Loudoun for 15 years. She…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://patch.com/virginia/roanoke/return-play-protocols">Return To Play Protocols</a>\r\nPlease read the following letter from Superintendent Verletta White and area superintendents regarding high school athletics. The Return to Play Protocols are located below the letter. Throughout the Fall, we have all eagerly awaited decisions from the Virginia High School…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://dailyprogress.com/news/local/education/charlottesville-school-lunch-program-gets-a-healthy-sized-grant/article_0b741cc2-2f7b-11eb-a02a-db53b5016f34.html">Charlottesville school lunch program gets a healthy-sized grant\r\n</a>Cultivate Charlottesville has teamed up with the city school division to bring more produce and local food to school lunches, aided by a recent large financial boost. A five-year, $500,000 grant from the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation is supporting the multi-pronged effort…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://starexponent.com/news/state-and-regional/caroline-county-public-school-board-named-virginia-s-school-board-of-the-year/article_926f15c6-a9f4-5261-a869-4c541305dfa5.html">Caroline County Public School Board named Virginia’s School Board of the Year\r\n</a>Caroline County Public School Board has been selected as Virginia’s School Board of the Year. The announcement was made during the Virginia School Boards Association’s virtual annual convention. The award is given to an outstanding school board each year to recognize their…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/chesterfield-county/chesterfield-county-schools-failed-us-miserably-parents-and-teachers-frustrated-by-districts-handling-of-virtual-learning/">‘Chesterfield County schools failed us miserably’: Parents, teachers frustrated by districts handling of virtual learning\r\n</a>Chesterfield County Public Schools announced on Wednesday morning that the district will switch from their current hybrid-learning to fully virtual, effective Monday, November 30. The district’s announcement was in response to COVID-19 cases climbing throughout the county...\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wsls.com/news/2020/11/25/rockbridge-county-public-schools-switching-to-100-virtual-learning-for-rest-of-year-due-to-community-spread-of-covid-19/">Rockbridge County Public Schools switching to virtual learning due to community spread of COVID-19\r\n</a>School leaders in Rockbridge County said they made the “painful decision” to switch to 100% virtual learning for the rest of the year, as COVID-19 continues to spread in the community. Starting Monday, November 30, PK-12 students in Rockbridge County Public Schools will…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/local/mycity/virginia-beach/virginia-beach-city-public-schools-cancels-some-sports-seasons/291-184d44e4-ee7f-486c-9f3c-9362d319f96a">Virginia Beach City Public Schools cancels some sports seasons\r\n</a>Virginia Beach City Public Schools is changing how it will make decisions about bringing kids back to the classroom. Instead of looking at data over 14 days, it will look at seven-day metrics. In a letter sent to parents on Tuesday, leaders said just one week gives them enough time to…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://roanoke.com/townnews/school/radford-city-public-schools-shifting-to-all-remote-learning-for-next-two-weeks/article_2282e3ae-2df4-11eb-b1b1-d389213ec122.html">Radford City Public Schools shifting to all remote learning for next two weeks\r\n</a>Radford City Public Schools is moving to all remote learning effective Tuesday and continuing until Dec. 7. The step, announced in a message Monday evening, is being taken out of an abundance of caution, officials wrote, citing an “increased likelihood of possible exposures to…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://wydaily.com/local-news/2020/11/24/coronavirus-york-county-schools-will-go-all-virtual-after-holiday-breaks/">York County schools will go all virtual after holiday breaks\r\n</a>Learning in the York County School Division will shift to all remote the weeks following holiday breaks. Temporarily. 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(2390, 5, '2020-12-01 05:00:23', '2020-12-01 10:00:23', '<a href="https://www.vsba.org/meetings-conferences/capital-conference/">January 25-26, 2021, VSBA Capital Conference, Virtual\r\n</a>Advocacy by local school board members is a year-round job but is never more critical than when the Virginia General Assembly is in session. With the Virginia State Capitol and Pocahontas Building closed to visitors for the unforeseeable future, it is imperative for school…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://loudounnow.com/2020/11/27/school-board-eyes-additional-conduct-regulations-for-members/">School Board Eyes Additional Conduct Regulations for Members\r\n</a>Two weeks after issuing a formal, public reprimand of one member, the Loudoun School Board on Tuesday is scheduled to consider a new set of policies designed to govern how members interact with the public, staff and press. The staff-proposed Policy 1035, titled School Board…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.winchesterstar.com/winchester_star/winchester-school-board-approves-division-wide-equity-policy/article_209a05a3-d44a-5890-91b1-39f734c732af.html">Winchester School Board approves division-wide equity policy\r\n</a>Winchester Public Schools now has a division-wide policy to hold the school system accountable in providing equitable outcomes for all students. The School Board approved an equity policy during its regular business meeting on Nov. 23. The five board members present…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.nbc12.com/2020/11/30/colonial-heights-schools-will-have-virtual-learning-week/">Colonial Heights schools’ will have virtual learning for week\r\n</a>Colonial Heights Public Schools announced the district will have virtual learning all this week. The school district announced on Nov. 17 that students will learn at home following the Thanksgiving holiday from Nov. 30 through Dec. 4. That announcement came a week after…\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/news/2020/nov/30/head-class-alexandria/">Head of the Class in Alexandria\r\n</a>Following months of heated debate, the Alexandria School Board voted Nov. 23 to rename two city schools, including T.C. Williams High School of “Remember the Titans” film fame. In a 9-0 unanimous vote, the board moved forward in the process to rename both T.C. Williams High…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://vintonmessenger.com/chairman-wray-presents-state-of-the-county-schools-address/">Chairman Wray presents State of the County Schools address\r\n</a>In normal years, the Roanoke Regional Chamber hosts the Roanoke County State of the County and the State of the Schools addresses together at a breakfast meeting. Members of the Board of Supervisors, School Board, Chamber, Roanoke County officials and staff, and…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.cbs19news.com/story/42960936/chs-student-gave-presentation-on-y-street-to-annual-convention">CHS student gave presentation on Y Street to annual convention\r\n</a>A Charlottesville High School student recently made a presentation at the Virginia School Boards Association''s virtual convention. According to a release, Jamez Lynch, Jr., a senior at CHS, gave a presentation to school board members, superintendents and other school staff…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.nbc12.com/2020/11/29/hanover-seeks-input-school-year-calendar-includes-option-with-flexible-learning-days/">Hanover seeks input on 2020-21 school year calendar, includes option with flexible learning days\r\n</a>Hanover County Public Schools is asking for public input on two academic calendars: a traditional option and one that includes flexible learning days. 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School officials announced the decision Monday in a message to families in staff, saying it was made to best protect the…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://richmond.com/news/local/new-capacity-limits-squeezing-high-school-sports-budgets-will-keep-parents-from-attending-games/article_4a9c4598-91c7-548c-b8a9-23cdada27aa9.html">New capacity limits squeezing high school sports budgets, will keep parents from attending games\r\n</a>Local high school athletics departments are grappling with the logistical fallout from Gov. Ralph Northam''s new statewide measures to contain COVID-19, which include a limit of 25 spectators for sporting events, down from 250 in previous regulations. 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Neither…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wymt.com/2020/12/01/southwest-virginia-school-system-returning-to-virtual-learning-for-the-rest-of-2020/">Southwest Virginia school system returning to virtual learning for the rest of 2020\r\n</a>Lee County, Virginia Public Schools students will not be returning to the classroom this semester. CBS affiliate WJHL reports according to division superintendent Brian Austin, the district will resume remote learning starting Tuesday, December 1st. Classes on December 1<sup>st</sup>…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.fauquier.com/news/school-board-members-look-ahead-to-50-50-learning-model/article_7217d8fa-2f54-11eb-b819-b3f9a14d0221.html">School board members look ahead to ''50/50'' learning model\r\n</a>At Monday night’s School Board meeting, administrators and school board members continued to wrestle with how to provide the best educational experience for students while the COVID-19 pandemic continues unabated. 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Wray said Tuesday that he was admitted to Carilion Roanoke Memorial on Nov. 22 after contracting coronavirus in a community setting, according to a news release from the…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wtkr.com/news/parents-teachers-split-on-virginia-beach-schools-reopening-plan-including-safety-of-special-education-students">Parents, teachers split on Virginia Beach schools'' reopening plan, including safety of special education students\r\n</a>Parents who headed into the Virginia Beach school administration building Tuesday night want their students back in school permanently. “I am fighting for the basic right of all children to have their education be delivered to them in the proper environment, which for most children is the…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.timesnews.net/news/education/do-remote-students-dream-of-virtual-snow-days-swva-school-systems-make-plans-for-bad/article_5b47a462-3354-11eb-bc29-6b3f9deff16a.html">Do remote students dream of virtual snow days? 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Isle of Wight was one of the first localities to have students…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/central-virginia-high-school-students-discuss-breaking-the-cycle-of-prejudice">Central Virginia High School students discuss breaking the cycle of prejudice\r\n</a>Nearly 100 high school students and educators met online Tuesday and Wednesday to discuss ways to end the cycle of prejudice in communities. The 11th annual Diversity Dialogue Day, put on by the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities, brought students and educators together…\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/news/2020/dec/01/virtual-show-must-go-langley-high-school/">The (Virtual) Show Must Go On at Langley High School!\r\n</a>Staring at a computer for online class is far from the true experience of a classroom setting. 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(2458, 5, '2020-12-04 05:00:57', '2020-12-04 10:00:57', '<a href="https://www.vsba.org/meetings-conferences/webinars/live-webinars/">December 9 &amp; 10, Two Part Insights for Budget Basics &amp; Finance 101\r\n</a>Virginia public school budgeting will be discussed, including roles of elected officials, fiduciary requirements, stakeholders, and budget reports. Revenue categories will be explained, including state formulas, federal funding, local funding, and tax rates. Reserve your webinar…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I0sfqzbyCgllb-DwQV0XhzPAO_xP8ayx/view">The Show Must Go On\r\n</a>Senior Spencer Gallon can clearly remember when curtains closed on Turner Ashby High School’s musical production of “Hello, Dolly!” mere weeks before COVID-19 was a household name. As he looks to his last high school musical experience with the same virus limiting the…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.pilotonline.com/news/education/vp-nw-virginia-beach-reopening-20201202-ts7224pknbetpbcoxnrv3nehy4-story.html">1,200 special education students are back in Virginia Beach classrooms amid coronavirus spike\r\n</a>Some 1,200 students with special needs returned for in-person learning Tuesday, the first batch of children to come back to Virginia Beach public schools since coronavirus cases spiked throughout the region two weeks ago. And that group will likely remain in person moving…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://starexponent.com/news/culpeper-parents-with-child-care-costs-due-to-pandemic-may-apply-for-grants/article_9c13fc89-56ce-5ce3-a026-46654b42eaf9.html#tracking-source=home-top-story-1">Culpeper parents with child care costs due to pandemic may apply for grants\r\n</a>Parents and legal guardians residing in Culpeper with children in kindergarten through 8th grade may qualify to receive pandemic-related financial assistance. The county on Wednesday morning released more information about the new, “Childcare/Workforce Relief” grant…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.insidenova.com/headlines/in-person-return-to-classrooms-will-continue-in-prince-william-county-for-now/article_68b40976-351e-11eb-a02d-e3cfcc0619e6.html">In-person return to classrooms will continue in Prince William County, for now\r\n</a>After a review of COVID-19 metrics across the region, Prince William County Schools Superintendent Steve Walts told the school board Wednesday he’s not recommending any changes to the division''s plan to bring students back into classrooms. About 3,000 county…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.breezejmu.org/news/african-american-history-elective-proposed-to-rockingham-schools/article_b6bbca48-34ef-11eb-ab7a-17b36ce08ac3.html">African American history elective proposed to Rockingham schools\r\n</a>Rockingham High School students may see a new African American history class on the horizon. The Rockingham County School Board met Nov. 23 to discuss a list of additional classes to add to next year’s curriculum, including the new history class. Oskar Scheikl…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://godanriver.com/news/local/education/danville-public-schools-and-pittsylvania-county-schools-confirm-new-covid-19-cases/article_e74cb81c-eac1-5c09-b5a1-d4ce33037d98.html#tracking-source=home-top-story-1">Danville Public Schools and Pittsylvania County Schools confirm new COVID-19 cases\r\n</a>Both Danville Public Schools and Pittsylvania County Schools confirmed new cases of COVID-19 within their respective school systems Tuesday. The city schools learned of positive tests for one student at Grove Park Preschool, one student at Galileo Magnet High School, a student…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2020/12/02/high-school-sports-unlikely-to-start-in-roanoke-county-next-week/">High school sports unlikely to start in Roanoke County next week\r\n</a>High school winter sports are slated to start Monday, but it seems unlikely that will be the case in the Roanoke Valley. 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The Mary Peake Award for Excellence in Education Equity features individuals and…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/central-virginia-high-school-students-discuss-breaking-the-cycle-of-prejudice">Central Virginia High School students discuss breaking the cycle of prejudice\r\n</a>Nearly 100 high school students and educators met online Tuesday and Wednesday to discuss ways to end the cycle of prejudice in communities. The 11th annual Diversity Dialogue Day, put on by the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities, brought students and educators together…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.localdvm.com/news/virginia/a-teachers-union-is-urging-governor-northam-to-close-va-schools-until-the-state-has-covid-19-under-control/">A teachers union is urging Governor Northam to close VA schools “until the state has COVID-19 under control”\r\n</a>The Fairfax County Federation of Teachers Union (FCFT) is pushing back against FCPS and the state to delay the return to in-person instruction until “until the state has COVID-19 under control.” According to FCFT, the positivity rate within the county is two times more than New…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://richmond.com/news/state-and-regional/vdoe-releases-recommendations-to-achieve-equity/article_5862f079-90ff-5c6e-843f-be8a43c15800.html">VDOE releases recommendations to achieve equity\r\n</a>State education leaders are calling for greater teacher diversity and decreases in disproportionate rates of Black student suspensions in the Virginia Department of Education’s latest recommendations to address equity. The department is hosting a symposium this week…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.cbs19news.com/story/43004005/new-virginia-laws-seek-to-close-school-to-prison-pipeline">New Virginia laws seek to close ‘school-to-prison pipeline’\r\n</a>The near future of in-person schooling is uncertain due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but Virginia students will return to a system where several penalties for misbehavior have been taken off the table. Two new laws seek to stop criminal punishments in elementary, middle and secondary…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wdbj7.com/2020/12/03/bedford-county-public-schools-announces-interim-superintendent/">Bedford County Public Schools announces interim superintendent\r\n</a>The Bedford County School Board has appointed an interim superintendent. Dr. Julia Rogers will serve beginning January 4. Rogers is a retired secondary English teacher, principal, director of instruction and assistant superintendent for instruction and human resources. She has an…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/virtual-learning-a-mixed-bag-for-special-education-students-teachers">Virtual learning a mixed bag for special education students, teachers\r\n</a>Sebastian and Gabriel Saxon wake up at the same time every day and log into online classes. Sebastian has Cerebral palsy and is diagnosed with autism. Gabriel has hearing loss and wears hearing aids. The twins’ mother, Judi Saxon, said that Google Meet, the platform used to…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wfxrtv.com/news/local-news/lynchburg-central-virginia-news/campbell-county-public-schools-plans-underway-to-return-to-vhsl-competition/">Campbell County Public Schools’ plans underway to return to VHSL competition\r\n</a>Campbell County Public Schools announced Thursday that plans are underway to return to Virginia High School League (VHSL) competition amid the coronavirus pandemic. According to the school district’s statement released on Thursday, Dec. 3, Campbell County students and…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wavy.com/community/community-service/high-schoolers-collect-nearly-400-cans-of-food-for-isle-of-wight-outreach-program/">High schoolers collect nearly 400 cans of food for Isle of Wight outreach program\r\n</a>Smithfield High School students were busy from mid to late-November hosting a canned goods drive for a food pantry in Isle of Wight. Officials with the school say the participating students were with Smithfield’s National Honor Society. The drive was held from November 9 until…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/services/board-training-development/new-virginia-freedom-of-information-foia-training/">NEW- Virginia Freedom of Information (FOIA) Training\r\n</a>The requirements of FOIA impact every school board meeting, from initial notice of the meeting to what must be included in the minutes. 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(2470, 5, '2020-12-07 05:00:28', '2020-12-07 10:00:28', '<a href="https://www.vsba.org/services/board-training-development/new-virginia-freedom-of-information-foia-training/">NEW- Virginia Freedom of Information (FOIA) Training\r\n</a>The requirements of FOIA impact every school board meeting, from initial notice of the meeting to what must be included in the minutes. Board members’ thorough familiarity with FOIA helps school board meetings flow smoothly and shows the community that the board is committed…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.cbs19news.com/story/43011330/ccs-hosts-day-of-play-for-families">CCS hosts Day of Play for families\r\n</a>Charlottesville City Schools is getting their students, staff members and families off the couch and staying active during their Day of Play event this weekend. The event is put on with support from the Public Education Foundation to help families take a break from work and move at…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://newsadvance.com/sports/high-school/after-further-review-making-a-tough-but-correct-call/article_c839a52e-bb7f-57a1-ac93-2ac5a7656801.html">After Further Review: Making a tough but correct call\r\n</a>Athletic Directors in the Seminole District should be commended for their decision, announced this week, to keep gyms closed to spectators this winter. It was not made lightly. After all, less than a month ago, athletic districts across the state were considering how to implement the…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://godanriver.com/sports/high-school/with-danville-school-board-approval-winter-sports-season-back-in-play/article_8377b126-aa47-5954-8524-23d0e0bb5746.html">With Danville School Board approval, winter sports season back in play\r\n</a>Shortly after the Danville School Board voted last week to keep students in a remote learning environment until after New Year’s Day, it also approved a return-to-play plan for the district’s athletic teams amid the COVID-19 pandemic. George Washington High School athletic…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wjhl.com/covid-19-keeping-schools-safe/bristol-virginia-public-schools-to-have-virtual-snow-day-on-monday-dec-7/">Bristol, Virginia Public Schools to have virtual snow day on Monday, Dec. 7\r\n</a>According to Bristol, Virginia Public Schools officials, the school system will have a virtual snow day on Monday, Dec. 7. The following was sent to staff on Saturday. This week and weekend have felt like March 13th all over again. The constant flow of information, communication, and…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.oann.com/va-school-district-votes-to-spend-443k-on-renaming-3-schools-instead-of-covid/">Va. School District Votes To Spend $443K On Renaming 3 Schools Instead Of COVID Resources\r\n</a>A Virginia school district moved to fund several schools’ renaming efforts instead of funding coronavirus resources. On Thursday, the Portsmouth School Board voted eight-to-one to put nearly $450,000 toward the renaming of two elementary schools and one high school…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://newsadvance.com/news/local/education/lynchburg-area-schools-remain-flexible-when-measuring-attendance/article_504f2b06-aef4-5aa2-a467-0e9152a9371b.html">Lynchburg-area schools remain flexible when measuring attendance\r\n</a>Facing this unusual school year full of hybrid and remote learning models, Lynchburg-area school divisions have had to remain flexible when measuring attendance. According to the Virginia Department of Education’s guidance on reopening schools during the COVID-19…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wfxrtv.com/news/regional-news/virginia-news/vdoe-announces-12m-in-school-security-equipment-grants/">VDOE announces $12M in school security equipment grants\r\n</a>The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) announced on Friday a total of $12 million in state grants to protect students, faculty and visitors in 489 schools in 102 school divisions. The grants will pay for video monitoring systems, voice and video internal communications…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/virginia-schools-plan-gradual-reopening-as-evidence-of-online-learning-gap-piles-up/2020/12/03/a4f5d742-35a6-11eb-8d38-6aea1adb3839_story.html">Virginia schools plan gradual reopening as evidence of online learning gap piles up\r\n</a>More evidence emerged this week that online school is taking its worst academic toll on Virginia’s most vulnerable students, as superintendents in the state — facing mounting pressure to reopen schools — took tentative steps toward in-person instruction. Loudoun County Public…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2020/12/04/carroll-county-schools-will-shift-to-virtual-amid-surge-in-coronavirus-numbers/">Carroll County schools will shift to virtual amid surge in coronavirus numbers\r\n</a>One Southwest Virginia school district is preparing to not have its students inside a classroom again until next year, at the earliest. Carrol County Public School Superintendent Dr. Mark Burnette announced Friday that starting Dec. 9, the entire school district will be 100% virtual…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.nbc12.com/2020/12/03/rps-superintendent-recommend-staying-virtual-second-semester/">Richmond Mayor, majority of school board support RPS superintendent virtual learning recommendation\r\n</a>Richmond City Public Schools Superintendent Jason Kamras said he will recommend to the school board that the division stay virtual for the second semester. Kamras said there are three reasons as to why he will recommend sticking with virtual learning. The first reason is due to…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.insidenova.com/news/education/arlington-educator-lauded-with-statewide-award/article_a8692c0a-3635-11eb-86e5-83e01501f843.html">Arlington educator lauded with statewide award\r\n</a>Shantha Smith, an education coordinator at Gunston Middle School, has been named a recipient of the 2020 Mary Peake Award for Excellence in Education by the state government. Awards were presented Dec. 3 in Richmond, and were named after a pioneering…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2020/12/04/franklin-county-high-school-going-100-virtual-until-2021/">Franklin County High School going 100% virtual until 2021\r\n</a>Another Southwest Virginia school is temporarily going fully virtual. On Friday, Franklin County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Bernice Cobbs announced that Franklin County High School will be fully virtual until 2021. [Carroll County schools will shift to virtual amid surge in…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://dailyprogress.com/community/greenenews/sports/esports-are-safe-to-play-even-in-a-pandemic/article_e6d16402-34a1-11eb-907e-3f71480a0314.html">Esports are safe to play—even in a pandemic\r\n</a>Even with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there is one high school sport that was permitted to compete this fall. The Dragons compete in three different games—Rocket League, Smite and League of Legends—since late October. Whether playing against classmates or teams…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2020/12/03/wythe-county-public-schools-return-to-all-virtual-learning-on-monday/">Wythe County Public Schools return to all virtual learning on Monday\r\n</a>Wythe County Public Schools announced that students will return to 100% virtual learning starting Monday, Dec. 7.Thursday’s announcement comes after the school district consulted with the health department about the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in Wythe County….\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wtkr.com/news/parent-with-students-who-have-disabilities-believe-kids-are-falling-through-the-cracks-with-virtual-learning">Parents of students with disabilities believe kids falling through the cracks with virtual learning\r\n</a>Some families with children who have disabilities are starting to feel left out. “That’s sad that they aren’t seen as priorities. Does it need to be a little bit worse to be seen first?” Nicole Wilson asks. Her 12-year-old son William is in the seventh grade at Independence Middle School…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.whsv.com/2020/12/04/augusta-county-school-board-to-receive-more-than-12-million-in-head-start-funding/">Augusta County School Board to receive more than $1.2 million in Head Start funding\r\n</a>Virginia Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine have announced more than $5 million in Head Start funding for the commonwealth, and the Augusta County School Board will receive $1,205,103 of the funding. According to a press release from Sen. Kaine’s office, $5,740,241…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/meetings-conferences/webinars/live-webinars/">December 9 &amp; 10, Two Part Insights for Budget Basics &amp; Finance 101\r\n</a>Virginia public school budgeting will be discussed, including roles of elected officials, fiduciary requirements, stakeholders, and budget reports. Revenue categories will be explained, including state formulas, federal funding, local funding, and tax rates. 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(2481, 5, '2020-12-08 05:00:39', '2020-12-08 10:00:39', '<a href="https://www.vsba.org/services/board-training-development/new-virginia-freedom-of-information-foia-training/">NEW- Virginia Freedom of Information (FOIA) Training\r\n</a>The requirements of FOIA impact every school board meeting, from initial notice of the meeting to what must be included in the minutes. Board members’ thorough familiarity with FOIA helps school board meetings flow smoothly and shows the community that the board is committed…\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.yourgv.com/news/education/halifax-county-schools-awarded-security-funds/article_d297b88e-3810-11eb-a257-0b6127126562.html">Halifax County schools awarded security funds\r\n</a>Halifax County Public Schools is set to receive $230,273 from the Virginia Department of Education as part of $12 million announced in state school security equipment grants to protect students, faculty and visitors. Clays Mill Elementary, Cluster Springs Elementary, Halifax…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.nbc29.com/2020/12/06/charlottesville-high-school-student-presents-virginia-school-board-association/">Charlottesville High School student presents to Virginia School Board Association\r\n</a>A Charlottesville student got the chance to address educators from around Virginia about increasing volunteerism in the state. Jamez Lynch Jr., a senior at Charlottesville High School, presented to the Virginia School Board Association about “Y Street.” He says he gave his…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/chesterfield-county/applications-open-for-chesterfield-county-high-school-programs/">Applications open for Chesterfield County high school programs\r\n</a>Interested students have 10 more days to apply to Chesterfield County Schools specialty centers and governor’s schools for the 2020-2021 school year. These applications are for eighth grade students who live in Chesterfield County. The applications opened on Dec. 1 and will…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://wtop.com/fairfax-county/2020/12/fairfax-county-teacher-renovates-treehouse-for-virtual-classroom/">Fairfax County teacher renovates treehouse for virtual classroom\r\n</a>When sixth-grade Fairfax County, Virginia, teacher Nellie Williams realized virtual learning would continue at the start of the school year, she knew she needed to change her environment. Her two teenage daughters’ old treehouse in the backyard of her home looked…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wric.com/news/education/richmond-public-school-to-decide-second-semester-plans-tonight/">Richmond Public School Board to decide second semester plans tonight\r\n</a>Tonight, the Richmond Public School Board will be making a decision on whether or not students will return to in-person learning for the second semester. 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Juggling the average school responsibilities…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.farmvilleherald.com/2020/12/baylor-helps-feed-buckingham/">Baylor helps feed Buckingham\r\n</a>The Baylor University Collaborative Hunger and Poverty (BCHP), in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and key public and private organizations, announced that it served more than 38.7 million meals between March and August to more than 270,000…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://richmond.com/news/local/refusing-to-teach-in-person-a-falling-creek-middle-teachers-job-was-in-limbo-for/article_7a8bc124-2da8-5320-8865-c159279b52e5.html">Refusing to teach in-person, a Falling Creek Middle teacher''s job was in limbo for weeks. Now back virtually, she wants to create a safe space for teachers\r\n</a>Falling Creek Middle School teacher Emma Clark refused to teach in person when called back to the classroom. For weeks her job was in limbo and her paycheck withheld. Now she’s back in the virtual classroom, where she wanted to be all along — and hoping to create a safe space…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.southhillenterprise.com/news/article_f56dc5ce-38ce-11eb-b678-c31dc578c3b4.html">Mecklenburg Schools move to all virtual as COVID numbers rise\r\n</a>Due to significant COVID-19 community transmission rates as reported by the Virginia Department of Health, Mecklenburg County Public Schools will switch to a fully remote teaching and learning model for all students effective Thursday, December 10th. While learning…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.theprincegeorgejournal.com/news/pgcps-journalism-teacher-receives-national-scholastic-press-award/article_12da574a-3667-11eb-a001-67d18a93100b.html">PGCPS Journalism teacher receives National Scholastic Press award\r\n</a>Prince George High School Journalism/Yearbook/Broadcast Advisor and educator Chris Waugaman is this year’s recipient of the National Scholastic Press Association Pioneer Award in recognition of Waugaman’s career of mentoring aspiring journalists, the school division…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://fredericksburg.com/news/local/spotsylvania-supervisors-to-address-school-budget-adjustment-industrial-park-development/article_ffcf6a53-de1d-5ba2-b8d4-da95876436b3.html#tracking-source=home-top-story-1">Spotsylvania supervisors to address school budget adjustment, industrial park development\r\n</a>The Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors will address an industrial park mixed-use development and several million dollars in adjustments to the school budget at its meeting Tuesday. 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It’s not clear why the families think refusing to return the federal impact aid…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://richmond.com/news/local/richmond-school-board-votes-to-keep-system-virtual-through-the-rest-of-the-school-year/article_9e1426d8-66fb-55c6-8250-1a77e57dc75d.html">Richmond School Board votes to keep system virtual through the rest of the school year\r\n</a>The Richmond School Board on Monday voted 8-1 to remain virtual for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Board member Jonathan Young, who cast the lone ‘no’ vote, sought to allow educators who might wish to return to classrooms later in…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2020/12/07/as-schools-go-virtual-grayson-county-is-sticking-with-with-in-person-education/">As schools go virtual, Grayson County is sticking with in-person education\r\n</a>Several school districts across Virginia are switching back to remote learning because of COVID-19 concerns; however, one district along the North Carolina border is committed to in-person learning. Grayson County Schools announced it will continue regular classes…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.insidenova.com/headlines/sixteen-apply-for-open-manassas-council-seat/article_e622026c-38f4-11eb-b9a7-cf7051d30993.html">Sixteen apply for open Manassas council seat\r\n</a>Sixteen people, including recent Republican council candidate Harry Clark and school board member Scott Albrecht, have applied to fill the Manassas City Council seat that will be vacated by Michelle Davis-Younger when she takes the mayor’s office in January. In a closed meeting…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://dailyprogress.com/sports/albemarle-county-pushes-back-the-start-of-winter-sports-until-january/article_84d2742e-39a8-11eb-a784-13e1e96eef55.html#tracking-source=home-breaking">Albemarle County pushes back the start of winter sports until January\r\n</a>High school sports made their official return to Central Virginia on Monday as basketball players and coaches in Albemarle County returned to the court. Less than 24 hours after their return, winter sports in Albemarle County have been placed on pause following the school division’s…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.pilotonline.com/news/education/vp-nw-beach-schools-update-1207-20201207-fa37iusprjfknphk5dbj366iui-story.html">All Virginia Beach students will return to virtual learning, district says after entering COVID-19 “red zones”\r\n</a>As COVID-19 cases continue to rise after Thanksgiving, Virginia Beach public schools announced Monday that all students will return to virtual learning. The move comes less than a week after 1,200 students with special needs returned for in-person learning. Superintendent…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://dailyprogress.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/virginia-foia-council-supports-looser-rules-for-public-officials-governing-remotely/article_1c2f2b44-380c-11eb-856f-b76074e77f14.html">Virginia FOIA Council supports looser rules for public officials governing remotely\r\n</a>The Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council has declared its support for loosening state laws on electronic meetings, backing legislation to give members of local boards more leeway to call in to public meetings instead of attending in person. 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(2505, 5, '2020-12-10 05:00:26', '2020-12-10 10:00:26', '<a href="https://www.vsba.org/services/board-training-development/new-virginia-freedom-of-information-foia-training/">NEW- Virginia Freedom of Information (FOIA) Training\r\n</a>The requirements of FOIA impact every school board meeting, from initial notice of the meeting to what must be included in the minutes. Board members’ thorough familiarity with FOIA helps school board meetings flow smoothly and shows the community that the board is committed…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.restonnow.com/2020/12/08/fcps-poised-to-change-restraint-and-seclusion-policies/#:~:text=Fairfax%20County%20Public%20School%20administrators,across%20the%20division%20by%202023.&amp;text=According%20to%20the%20policy%2C%20starting,and%20Key%20and%20Kilmer%20Centers.">FCPS Poised to Change Restraint and Seclusion Policies</a>\r\nFairfax County Public School administrators are looking to write a new policy that will ban secluding children across the division by 2023. The new policy governing when and how children can be restrained or secluded would also require administrators to contact parents…<a href="https://www.dailypress.com/news/education/dp-nw-hampton-book-bus-20201209-hpltqgsmwrdnnflplxvpc46mzy-story.html">Hampton takes school libraries to students ahead of winter break\r\n</a>There’s something special about a library. For Phoebus High School teacher librarian Thomas Worrell, it’s the magic of finding something new. It’s easy to order a book online if you know exactly what you want. But it’s harder to replicate picking a book off a shelf, discovering new…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://godanriver.com/news/local/education/pittsylvania-county-school-board-rejects-motion-to-start-january-with-virtual-learning/article_b90b2493-7216-57ea-afc4-64d3b344db27.html#tracking-source=home-top-story-1">Pittsylvania County School Board rejects motion to start January with virtual learning\r\n</a>After a lengthy discussion on the matter Tuesday evening, the Pittsylvania County School Board voted on and rejected a proposal to have students return from winter break in a virtual learning environment spanning the first two or three weeks of January. Citing a COVID-19 test…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://godanriver.com/news/local/education/danville-public-schools-reports-4-new-covid-19-cases-this-week-including-three-staff-members/article_e8da332b-8737-568c-8f80-543dbd325633.html#tracking-source=home-top-story-1">Danville Public Schools reports 4 new COVID-19 cases this week, including three staff members\r\n</a>Danville Public Schools confirmed on Tuesday morning that three more staff members in the school system have tested positive for COVID-19. One of them works at George Washington High School and was last in the building on Friday. The two others both work at Westwood…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.dnronline.com/news/local/city-council-oks-school-bus-cameras/article_6c1bc171-cc41-5a9c-b5d9-361258c40e30.html">City Council OKs School Bus Cameras\r\n</a>Harrisonburg City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to install cameras on school buses to ticket to drivers who illegally pass them. Council will need to vote again on the ordinance during its next meeting in January before the measure can go into effect. “The origins of this are, for…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://dailyprogress.com/news/local/education/albemarle-schools-to-switch-to-all-virtual-classes-for-week-before-and-after-winter-break/article_943d3a72-3992-11eb-88d3-434ed946465e.html">Albemarle schools to switch to all-virtual classes for week before and after winter break\r\n</a>Starting next Monday, classes in the Albemarle County school division will move online as a precaution, the division announced Tuesday. Classes will stay online until Monday, Jan. 11, which allows for a one-week buffer before and after the two-week winter break that starts…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://fredericksburg.com/news/local/fredericksburg-schools-plan-for-in-person-instruction-to-start-in-january/article_ee60282b-2fad-5f75-b8bf-180a95efceb6.html#tracking-source=home-top-story-1">Fredericksburg schools plan for in-person instruction to start in January\r\n</a>Fredericksburg City Public School students will have the option to begin in-person classes in January. Division Superintendent Marci Catlett presented her recommendations for student transition to in-person learning at a virtual meeting of the City School Board Monday evening…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://wtop.com/fairfax-county/2020/12/falls-church-school-board-votes-unanimously-to-change-names-of-2-schools/">Falls Church school board votes to rename Thomas Jefferson Elementary and George Mason High\r\n</a>The Falls Church School Board in Virginia voted 7-0 to change the names of Thomas Jefferson Elementary and George Mason High Tuesday night. The vote comes despite an October community survey that found 56% opposition to changing the school names. “After deep and…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/thomas-jefferson-admissions-reform/2020/12/07/c0b870de-38b2-11eb-bc68-96af0daae728_story.html">Fairfax superintendent offers final options for reforming TJ admissions\r\n</a>After months of debate, Fairfax County school officials are proposing final options for reforming admissions at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology — either switching to a lottery system or adopting a “holistic review,” revisions meant to boost diversity at the…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2020/12/08/giles-county-schools-going-100-virtual-starting-wednesday/">Giles County schools going 100% virtual starting Wednesday\r\n</a>Another Southwest Virginia school district is going virtual until 2021. Giles County announced Tuesday that starting Wednesday, students will be learning 100% virtually. 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The recently-announced new measures mean that elementary and middle school students this…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://heraldcourier.com/news/split-board-votes-to-reopen-classrooms-in-bristol-virginia/article_18d7ad3b-3ce3-5a8e-99b3-1dde66fecc1d.html">Split board votes to reopen classrooms in Bristol, Virginia\r\n</a>A divided city School Board on Monday rejected a motion for all-virtual learning for the rest of this year and directed that classrooms reopen today. The Mount Rogers Health District asked all divisions in its service area to keep students out of schools until after the Christmas break due…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://richmond.com/community/powhatan-today/school-board-hires-new-company-to-clean-schools/article_a4f8852a-3973-11eb-bdbc-77e264669791.html">School board hires new company to clean schools\r\n</a>The Powhatan County School Board sent a strong message that it would be watching when it recently hired a new company to handle the cleaning of all school buildings beginning Jan. 1, 2021. During its meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10, the school board unanimously voted to…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.henricocitizen.com/articles/sandston-es-one-of-2-state-schools-to-earn-esea-award/">Sandston ES one of 2 state schools to earn ESEA award\r\n</a>The National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators recently named Sandston Elementary School in Henrico and Parkway Elementary in Virginia Beach as National ESEA Distinguished Schools for 2020-2021. Sandston was selected for excellence in serving…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.farmvilleherald.com/2020/12/schools-awarded-security-grants/">Schools awarded security grants - Farmville\r\n</a>Buckingham and Prince Edward schools are just two of the many public schools that recently received tens of thousands of dollars of funding in school security equipment grants announced by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). 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The first of those plans is anchored on education…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/tommybeer/2020/12/09/school-board-in-virginia-votes-to-rename-schools-honoring-thomas-jefferson-george-mason/?sh=2ab842c4100a">School Board In Virginia Votes To Rename Schools Honoring Thomas Jefferson, George Mason\r\n</a>The Falls Church City Public Schools board in Virginia voted unanimously on Tuesday to rename Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and George Mason High School, following an evaluation process that lasted six months and included a community survey and public…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.insidenova.com/headlines/manassas-city-school-board-wont-discuss-return-to-classrooms-until-january/article_adc54f94-39d2-11eb-8604-77b86a926ef6.html">Manassas City School Board won''t discuss return to classrooms until January\r\n</a>The Manassas City School Board once again declined to set any dates for a return to in-person learning for most students Tuesday night, citing concerns over increasing COVID-19 cases in the region and across the country. At its last meeting in November, division staff presented a…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/loudoun-county-public-schools-reports-20-positive-covid-19-cases/65-af9ada18-05f2-4f6b-99c4-4fcde2437436">Loudoun County Public Schools reports 20 COVID-19 cases within school community\r\n</a>Loudoun County Public Schools report 20 people, including eight students, in their school community have tested positive for COVID-19, according to school officials. A total of 10 staff members, eight students and two visitors have tested positive for the coronavirus, Loudoun…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://newsadvance.com/community/nelson_county_times/news/nelson-among-school-divisions-awarded-security-equipment-grants/article_7b8a885b-61a8-5516-9445-27114681118a.html">Nelson among school divisions awarded security equipment grants\r\n</a>The Virginia Department of Education announced Dec. 4 about $12 million in school security equipment grants to further protect students, faculty and visitors across 102 school divisions, including allocations to Lynchburg-area systems. According to a news release from VDOE…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.dailypress.com/government/local/dp-nw-newport-news-schools-solar-20201210-v2pw364hn5eeji6q2o7fjyz3uu-story.html">The Newport News School Board signed a 30 year contract for solar panels. Will the city council allow it?\r\n</a>The Newport News City Council will decide whether to grant conditional use permits allowing the installation of ground-mounted solar panels at several schools in the district — and some members aren’t happy about it. They’re frustrated that the School Board did not bring the…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wtkr.com/news/chesapeake-public-schools-adds-new-computer-science-classes-for-students">Chesapeake Public Schools adds new computer science classes for students\r\n</a>These days, it seems like many people can''t live without computers. Yet despite our increasingly digital world, there''s a big need for industry-qualified professionals. For example, the National Cybersecurity Center predicts that by 2021, the world could face a shortage of…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wdbj7.com/2020/12/09/roanoke-city-schools-postpones-middle-school-sports-until-february/">Roanoke City Schools postpones middle school sports until February\r\n</a>At Roanoke middle schools, the sound of the basketball court will be a whole lot quieter this year. Tuesday night, the city school board announced all middle school winter sports will be pushed back until at least February. Officials cited a number of factors in their decision…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.dailypress.com/virginiagazette/va-vg-schools-covid-1212-20201209-pzmnocmzirhvvh3jrbhvi4odr4-story.html">Williamsburg-James City County School Board hears report on COVID-19 cases in schools, among staff\r\n</a>The steadily deteriorating COVID-19 situation in Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools was made clear to the School Board Tuesday in a report that indicates a post-Thanksgiving spike. Infections among staff and students continue to rise even though schools…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/dec/9/virginia-parents-question-schools-policy-on-sports/">Virginia parents question schools'' policy on sports, in-person classes\r\n</a>Some parents of students attending Fairfax County Public Schools are demanding more answers as to why high school sports are allowed to be played while most students cannot be taught in-person because of the coronavirus pandemic. High school athletes began winter…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://wtop.com/prince-william-county/2020/12/prince-william-co-buys-more-than-4000-new-internet-hot-spots-for-virtual-learning/">Prince William Co. buys more than 4,000 new internet hot spots for virtual learning\r\n</a>Prince William County Public Schools in Virginia will receive more than 4,000 new Wi-Fi hot spots for students participating in virtual learning. The Board of County Supervisors used $1.2 million in CARES Act funding to buy 4,061 hot spots for students lacking reliable internet…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://richmond.com/news/local/education/with-winter-sports-on-the-chopping-block-hanover-county-students-and-parents-show-up-at/article_591bbaa4-6670-5333-925a-901d60d64bd5.html">With winter sports on the chopping block, Hanover County students and parents show up at school board to lobby to play\r\n</a>One after another, they took the lectern: the swimmers, the basketball players, the wrestler, the parents. At Tuesday evening’s Hanover County School Board meeting, they praised the school system for giving them a choice to return in person. Hanover was one of only a handful of…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.fauquier.com/news/school-division-will-provide-added-support-in-1st--and-2nd-grade-classrooms/article_187adde0-3a46-11eb-8546-833839c4357f.html">School division will provide added support in 1st- and 2nd-grade classrooms\r\n</a>In a video address last night, Superintendent of Schools David Jeck pledged to provide added in-classroom support for first- and second-grade teachers. He said that teachers have been asking to have “another person in the classroom to help them with the little guys and girls.”…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://godanriver.com/news/local/education/pittsylvania-county-school-board-at-odds-over-appropriate-time-to-revert-to-virtual-learning/article_0453bd60-c408-5558-a455-fed09e4be326.html">Pittsylvania County School Board at odds over appropriate time to revert to virtual learning\r\n</a>After a lengthy discussion on the matter Tuesday evening, the Pittsylvania County School Board voted on and rejected a proposal to have students return from winter break in a virtual learning environment spanning the first two or three weeks of January. Citing a COVID-19 test…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/meetings-conferences/capital-conference/">January 25-26, 2021, VSBA Capital Conference, Virtual\r\n</a>Advocacy by local school board members is a year-round job but is never more critical than when the Virginia General Assembly is in session. 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Many important topics will be covered, including the roles and…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://richmond.com/news/state-and-regional/virginia-education-association-calls-for-classrooms-to-close-across-the-state-as-covid-cases-spike/article_f83425cb-5edb-5931-ac8b-e0d825bb8e26.html">Virginia Education Association calls for classrooms to close across the state as COVID cases spike, governor levies new restrictions\r\n</a>Restrictions that Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced Thursday to curb spiking cases of COVID-19 stopped short of classrooms, a decision the Virginia Education Association panned moments after he addressed the commonwealth. The group, which represents more than…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/education/newportnewsteachers/291-26414665-90ee-4ec8-8e15-155279c83f03">Newport News Public Schools teaching partnership with William &amp; Mary, Christopher Newport proves mutually beneficial\r\n</a>"I''ve been waiting for this moment for a long time, I knew when I got to college that I wanted to teach, to be here is really exciting."  That long wait for Bianca Caccamo, a master''s student at William &amp; Mary, is coming to an end sooner than she anticipated. "As they said ''We have jobs…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/hanover-county/hanover-high-school-switching-to-fully-virtual-learning/">Hanover High School switching to fully virtual learning\r\n</a>Hanover High School students are making the switch to full-time virtual learning through Dec. 18. Students will begin learning from home immediately and will not return to school in-person until after their winter break on Jan. 4. A statement from the school district says they have…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wdbj7.com/2020/12/11/roanoke-city-public-schools-prep-for-fifth-annual-breakfast-with-santa/">Roanoke City Public Schools prep for fifth annual Breakfast with Santa\r\n</a>Roanoke City Public Schools is hosting its fifth annual Breakfast with Santa event to help raise money for homeless students. The event is usually held inside at William Fleming, but this year, it will be a drive-through ticketed event for the public. Students and staff prepped Friday to…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://dailyprogress.com/news/state-and-regional/virginia-county-works-to-fill-gaps-in-broadband-service/article_2fd0ce1f-264c-5586-9b30-81442edaeb03.html">Virginia county works to fill gaps in broadband service\r\n</a>In nearly two decades of living at her current home in Amherst County, Monica Dean said her massive struggles with affordable high-speed internet access make her feel like she and her husband have been left behind. The retired couple lives in the Bobwhite Road area of the…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/virginia/fairfax-county-public-schools-covid-19-virtual-learning/65-aec6d396-ce6d-4815-af17-5ba89eddc3b9">Fairfax County Schools sends Group 3 students back to virtual learning amid rise in COVID cases\r\n</a>Fairfax County Public Schools is going back to only virtual learning for its Group 3 students, according to the school district in a statement to the media. 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Director of Secondary Instruction Mike Riley said that will not become mandatory for all students, despite other school districts switching to all-virtual learning. “What the data has…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.pilotonline.com/news/education/dp-nw-wason-center-poll-education-20201210-fxfyssvpeneyjjnoebkyka3mji-story.html">75% of Virginia parents fear their children are falling behind in the pandemic, new poll says\r\n</a>Virginia voters have a mixed view of how schools have handled the pandemic, according to a new poll from Christopher Newport University. On one hand, 64% of respondents with school-aged children said they were satisfied with how their children’s school has handled instruction…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.pilotonline.com/757teamz/vp-sp-vhsl-mask-wearing-20201211-vxchz6dscndndk6tbj6zffzoee-story.html">VHSL calls for athletes to wear masks during competition and training\r\n</a>The Virginia High School League has amended its COVID-19 mitigation protocols for high school sports by advising athletes to wear masks. The VHSL updated its measures to follow the recommendations from the Virginia Department of Health. According to the VDH, athletes are…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.independencedeclaration.com/content/county-schools-remain-open-mount-rogers-halts-contact-tracing">County schools to remain open as Mount Rogers halts contact tracing\r\n</a>The Mount Rogers Health District has advised school systems throughout the area to return to virtual-only instruction for the remainder of the semester as COVID-19 cases rise in the region; but Division Superintendent Kelly Wilmore assured the public Friday that the district’s safety…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://dailyprogress.com/news/local/education/albemarle-outlines-plan-for-hybrid-learning-under-stage-four/article_82b4fa48-3b53-11eb-8667-1f099f96796e.html#tracking-source=home-top-story">Albemarle outlines plan for hybrid learning under Stage Four\r\n</a>Albemarle County’s plans for division-wide in-person classes would mean an all-hands-on-deck approach at the elementary schools. That means that those who typically teach music, art or physical education, as well as talent development teachers, media specialists, teaching…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wdbj7.com/2020/12/11/montgomery-county-schools-adjusting-learning-schedule-during-covid-spike/">Montgomery County schools adjusting learning schedule during COVID spike\r\n</a>Montgomery County Public Schools is moving down one level of virtual learning, with coronavirus cases on the rise around Virginia. Starting Monday, December 14, the district will return to Phase 3, Level 1. That means: Pre-K through six grade will attend school the way…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://newsadvance.com/news/local/lynchburg-area-school-divisions-report-78-new-covid-19-cases-this-week-va-averaging-3/article_931632c5-3a32-5195-a4ca-36ff6235ea22.html">Lynchburg-area school divisions report 78 new COVID-19 cases this week; Va. averaging 3,800-plus daily\r\n</a>School divisions in the Lynchburg area reported 79 new positive cases of COVID-19 this week, bringing the collective total of positive cases reported in Lynchburg City Schools along with Campbell, Bedford, Amherst and Nelson county school divisions to 337 since their school…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wdbj7.com/2020/12/11/franklin-county-schools-temporarily-ban-fans-from-games-and-events/">Franklin County schools temporarily ban fans from games and events\r\n</a>Franklin County Public Schools announced it will no longer allow fans to attend games and competitions due to Governor Northam’s restrictions on sports gatherings. Sports gatherings are currently limited to 25 people or fewer due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Franklin…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.nbc12.com/2020/12/11/colonial-heights-schools-going-virtual-first-week-back-winter-break/">Colonial Heights Schools going virtual for first week back from winter break\r\n</a>After winter break, Colonial Heights Public Schools will give all virtual instruction during the first week back. The division said it made the decision in consultation with the Virginia Department of Health. “The safety of our students, staff, and community is a top priority for Colonial Heights…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.insidenova.com/headlines/fauquier-county-public-schools-to-return-to-remote-only-learning/article_2fffebba-3bed-11eb-baef-dbb90a0063fe.html">Fauquier County Public Schools to return to remote-only learning\r\n</a>In a Tweet, the school division said the decision was made "due to the rising level of community spread of COVID-19 and workforce concerns." Winter break begins for students on Friday, Dec. 18. Fauquier joins Loudoun County schools in a return to remote learning as COVID-19…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/education/chesapeake-public-schools-reports-approximately-1000-quarantines-not-cases-this-school-year/291-e540c0db-27c4-43e7-9a6f-b62109ab15dc">Chesapeake Public Schools reports approximately 1,000 quarantines - not cases - this school year\r\n</a>Butts Road Intermediate School is the latest school to deal with the novel coronavirus inside its walls. In the days following Thanksgiving break, 140 combined staff and students were placed under quarantine, after six individuals tested positive for COVID-19. 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(2539, 5, '2020-12-15 05:00:01', '2020-12-15 10:00:01', '<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/New-Board-Member-and-Super-Orientations-Brochure.pdf">January 26, 2021, VSBA Orientation for New School Board Members and Superintendents, Virtual</a>\r\nBecoming a new school board member or superintendent is an honor and a privilege. Enjoy a successful and less stressful transition by attending the VSBA Orientation for New Board Members &amp; Superintendents. Many important topics will be covered, including the roles and…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/meetings-conferences/capital-conference/">January 25-26, 2021, VSBA Capital Conference, Virtual\r\n</a>Advocacy by local school board members is a year-round job but is never more critical than when the Virginia General Assembly is in session. With the Virginia State Capitol and Pocahontas Building closed to visitors for the unforeseeable future, it is imperative for school…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.henricocitizen.com/articles/henrico-schools-seeks-input-on-destination-2025-strategic-plan/">Henrico Schools seeks input on ‘Destination 2025’ strategic plan\r\n</a>Henrico Schools officials are seeking the public’s input about their new strategic plan. “Destination 2025: The Plan for HCPS” articulates six goals for the school system, as well as methods to reach them and how the goals conform to the school division’s values. Each year…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://newsadvance.com/news/local/education/lynchburg-city-schools-to-revert-to-remote-only-instruction/article_fe3c488c-0bf7-5759-a2f8-6da5d1f0941c.html">Lynchburg City Schools to revert to remote-only instruction\r\n</a>After just over two months of hybrid learning, Lynchburg City Schools will revert to a remote-only instructional model Tuesday for the rest of the week, before the division’s winter break begins next week. In a special-called virtual meeting Monday, the Lynchburg City School…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/chesapeake/chesapeake-school-board-to-meet-monday-121-new-virus-cases-reported-in-district-in-last-14-days/">Chesapeake School Board to meet Monday, 121 new virus cases reported in district in last 14 days\r\n</a>The Chesapeake School Board will provide a coronavirus return to school update during its 4 p.m. meeting Monday. It’s unclear what the board may announce, but Chesapeake schools have seen a significant number of new coronavirus cases in the past two weeks, 121 for data …\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/williamsburg/williamsburg-james-city-county-students-to-return-to-remote-learning-on-dec-15-due-to-rising-covid-19-cases/">Williamsburg-James City County students to return to remote learning on Dec. 15 due to rising COVID-19 cases\r\n</a>School officials announced that Williamsburg-James City County Schools students will return to remote learning starting Tuesday, December 15. Students will stay in remote learning “at least until January 8,” schools officials told 10 On Your Side. “Currently, our community has more…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wtkr.com/sports/virginia-high-school-league-wont-require-masks-during-practices-or-games">Virginia High School League won''t require masks during practices or games\r\n</a>The Virginia High School League announced Monday that it will not require masks for students during practices or games. On December 10, the VHSL announced that it “is requiring each school to follow the recommendations of the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and the…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wfxrtv.com/news/local-news/lynchburg-central-virginia-news/parents-allowed-to-change-learning-model-for-students-attending-bedford-county-public-schools/">Parents allowed to change learning model for students attending Bedford County Public Schools\r\n</a>With the continued spread of COVID-19 in the area, officials with Bath County Public Schools have announced that it is giving parents the option to change their child’s learning model if they wish. Starting on Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 8 a.m., the Learning Model Option Change Form will be…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/isle-of-wight/smithfield-high-school-to-perform-holiday-radio-show-its-a-wonderful-life/">Smithfield High School to perform holiday radio show ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’\r\n</a>Smithfield High School’s theater department will reenact, It’s a Wonderful Life, through the production of a radio show. The radio show will be under the direction of Sherilynn Castel with the help of media specialists Hattie Garrow, Patricia Hoff, and Paula Morehead. Isle of Wight…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.nbc29.com/2020/12/11/albemarle-county-public-schools-adds-pickup-meal-program/">Albemarle County Public Schools adds pickup meal program\r\n</a>Albemarle County Public Schools is expanding its school meal service. It’s adding multiple pickup locations across the county beginning Monday. The school pickup meal program will allow families who’s children are not learning inside school buildings to grab lunch for that day…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.localdvm.com/news/virginia/fairfax-county-superintendent-discuss-tentative-back-to-school-plan/">Fairfax County superintendent discuss tentative back to school plan\r\n</a>Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent gave details on a tentative back to school plan. Although no final decision has been made yet, the plan now is to bring additional groups of students back to the classroom in January. School officials said the plan is part of the…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wjhl.com/covid-19-keeping-schools-safe/bristol-virginia-public-schools-to-revert-to-virtual-learning-starting-dec-14/">Bristol, Virginia Public Schools to revert to virtual learning starting Dec. 14\r\n</a>Bristol, Virginia Public Schools (BVPS) officials announced Saturday that the school system will revert to virtual learning starting Monday, Dec. 14. According to BVPS Superintendent Keith Perrigan, classes will also remain virtual after Christmas Break until at least Jan. 12…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.pilotonline.com/news/education/dp-nw-coronavirus-transmission-schools-20201212-xeuqcq6h5zevzdt4o6hd4guggm-story.html">Doctors say in-person school isn’t driving COVID-19 cases. But getting students back in class is complicated.\r\n</a>As COVID-19 cases skyrocket, more students and staff are getting sick. As of Friday morning, Chesapeake schools had reported 101 coronavirus cases in the past two weeks. The Virginia Department of Health has reported 1,007 cases in the city in roughly the same time frame…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.dailypress.com/government/local/dp-nw-newport-news-schools-solar-20201210-v2pw364hn5eeji6q2o7fjyz3uu-story.html">The Newport News School Board signed a 30 year contract for solar panels. 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The group also collected…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wdbj7.com/2020/12/21/buena-vistas-parry-mccluer-middle-school-hands-out-goodie-bags-to-its-families/">Buena Vista’s Parry McCluer Middle School hands out goodie bags to its families\r\n</a>Teachers and staff from Parry McCluer Middle School were out front Monday passing out goody bags to the families of their students. Each bag included a movie coupon, some popcorn and candy, a special ornament and a bell to ring on Christmas Eve. ”And it’s to ring, to spread the…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.thetidewaternews.com/2020/12/18/girls-run-for-their-own-sakes/">Girls run for their own sakes\r\n</a>With COVID-19 precautions in place, the nine members of the Franklin contingent participated in a Girls on the Run event on Dec. 12, a first for the city. The start and finish line was a balloon arch at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center. The activity was the first of two in…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://heraldcourier.com/news/local/washington-county-high-school-teacher-of-the-year-discusses-challenges-facing-teachers/article_23ccaa04-5926-56d1-84bc-0f14d35e2631.html#tracking-source=home-top-story">Washington County High School Teacher of the Year discusses challenges facing teachers\r\n</a>Mary Beverly sipped a morning cup of coffee last week as she prepared to face a computer screen instead of her classroom of students at Abingdon High School. The halls of the high school — like all of the other schools in Washington County — are once again empty as…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2020/12/21/return-to-school-winter-sports-for-suffolk-public-schools-still-on-hold/">Return to school, winter sports for Suffolk Public Schools still on hold\r\n</a>As COVID-19 case counts and health metrics denoting a surge continue in Suffolk, Western Tidewater and the Eastern Region, winter sports activities will continue to be suspended, Suffolk Public Schools has announced. However, students in specialized programs will continue to go…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/services/board-training-development/new-virginia-freedom-of-information-foia-training/">NEW- Virginia Freedom of Information (FOIA) Training\r\n</a>The requirements of FOIA impact every school board meeting, from initial notice of the meeting to what must be included in the minutes. 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(2704, 5, '2020-12-23 05:00:56', '2020-12-23 10:00:56', '<a href="https://www.vsba.org/meetings-conferences/capital-conference/">January 25-26, 2021, VSBA Capital Conference, Virtual\r\n</a>Advocacy by local school board members is a year-round job but is never more critical than when the Virginia General Assembly is in session. With the Virginia State Capitol and Pocahontas Building closed to visitors for the unforeseeable future, it is imperative for school…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/New-Board-Member-and-Super-Orientations-Brochure.pdf">January 26, 2021, VSBA Orientation for New School Board Members and Superintendents, Virtual</a>\r\nBecoming a new school board member or superintendent is an honor and a privilege. Enjoy a successful and less stressful transition by attending the VSBA Orientation for New Board Members &amp; Superintendents. Many important topics will be covered, including the roles and…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.thecentersquare.com/virginia/group-says-fairfax-county-teachers-violated-virginias-anti-striking-law-with-sick-out/article_ac02ef4a-43d7-11eb-a82e-ffcc3cc5d471.html">Group says Fairfax County teachers violated Virginia''s anti-striking law with ''sick out''\r\n</a>A nonprofit organization that advocates for families is accusing Fairfax County teachers union officials of violating Virginia law that prohibits public-sector strikes when the union organized with hundreds of teachers to take a mental health sick day in October. According to Virginia…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wavy.com/news/education/school-principal-kisses-cow-after-students-and-staff-reached-donation-goal-for-the-united-way/">School principal kisses cow after students and staff reach donation goal for the United Way\r\n</a>Staff and students from Isle of Wight County Schools supported the United Way by pledging almost $16,000 to charities through the organization. According to a school spokeswoman, Smithfield Middle, Windsor Elementary, Carrollton Elementary, and Carrsville Elementary…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.13newsnow.com/article/sports/high-school/virginia-beach-superintendent-postpones-vote-on-high-school-winter-sports/291-66a1400b-d816-4bf7-aa01-1160f65eb8ba">Virginia Beach superintendent postpones vote on high school winter sports\r\n</a>The Virginia Beach school board will hold off on deciding the fate of their high schools'' winter sports season for now as COVID-19 cases make drastic rises across the region and state. The school board was expected to vote Tuesday based on the city''s current COVID-19 metrics…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.nbc29.com/2020/12/21/acps-school-board-legislative-agenda-asks-increased-teacher-funding-mental-health-support/">ACPS School Board legislative agenda asks for increased teacher funding, mental health support\r\n</a>It happens every year: ACPS leaders appealing directly to central Virginia’s legislators before the new year’s session begins. However, this year that annual meeting is more important than ever before. Preparing for 2021 and the road to recovery from the pandemic, Albemarle…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/virginia-teacher-strives-to-motivate-and-inspire-students-part-2-98193989661">Virginia teacher strives to motivate and inspire students\r\n</a>Anthony Swann was recently named Virginia''s 2021 Teacher of the Year. Swann’s students share what lessons they’ve learned from him…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://richmond.com/community/mechanicsville-local/news/teachers-group-offers-requests-for-new-budget/article_a10ba550-4459-11eb-a60a-c30924608d64.html">Teachers’ group offers requests for new budget\r\n</a>With the upcoming budget season right around the corner, Hanover County’s teachers presented a wish list to Hanover County School Board members that included a salary increase, a bolstered share of employee health insurance costs, and more planning time. Gene…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wdbj7.com/2020/12/22/montgomery-county-public-schools-provides-free-internet-in-rural-communities/">Montgomery County Public Schools expands internet access in rural communities\r\n</a>Montgomery County Public Schools is getting creative with how it provides internet to families, especially those in the most rural areas of the county. The view of the county is beautiful in Riner, but living there makes it difficult to get things done online. “When the schools closed…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.dnronline.com/news/rockingham_county/county-teacher-receives-prestigious-certification/article_2f0c222a-979f-57ec-932e-740ec3b17858.html">County Teacher Receives Prestigious Certification\r\n</a>Owen Longacre was wrapping up filming for a portfolio he was creating to submit to the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards the day before the Gov. Ralph Northam shut down schools in March. It was the final video that Longacre needed to create of him teaching his…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.dailypress.com/tidewater-review/va-tr-kw-four-day-sked-1222-20201222-pgrlu2mxdfbajl3lbkfke47yzy-story.html">King William County Public Schools plans for four-day hybrid schedule at start of second semester\r\n</a>The King William County School Division will gear-up for a four-day, in-person learning model at the start of its second semester following the winter break. The division will trade its two-day in-person, two-day at home model on Jan. 19 in which it will adopt its four-day in-person model…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.thedinwiddiemonitor.com/news/state-association-awards-dinwiddie-school-board-members/article_e9c5970a-42f2-11eb-a6ea-b30e0cc28537.html">State association awards Dinwiddie school board members\r\n</a>The Virginia School Board Association,  a voluntary organization of Virginia school boards that support public education, awarded District 3 Board Member Barbara Pittman and District 4 Board Member Mary Benjamin of Dinwiddie County with recognition and esteemed positions…\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.sovanow.com/index.php?/news/article/hcps_employees_to_receive_650_hazard_pay/">HCPS employees to receive $650 hazard pay\r\n</a>The Halifax County School Board has agreed to provide $650 in hazard pay to school employees with contracts, a designation that includes all staff except for substitute teachers. The pay supplements will be funded mostly by using CARES Act pandemic relief money. For…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.ssentinel.com/2020/12/22/middlesex-va-schools-to-stay-hybrid/">Middlesex schools to keep two-days a week in-person instruction for now\r\n</a>The Middlesex County School Board (MCSB) agreed Monday, Dec. 14, at the board’s regular monthly meeting to continue the current hybrid school plan with students attending school in-person two days a week. The Virginia Education Association is recommending that schools…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.timesvirginian.com/news/article_688d8a72-4152-11eb-91ee-3be9d5c0471f.html">Stough appointed to fill vacant school board seat\r\n</a>On Thursday night the Appomattox County School Board appointed Mr. Roger Stough to fill the vacant Falling River District seat on an interim basis, where he will serve until at least Dec. 31, 2021.  A formal public election will be held in November 2021, for which Stough will be eligible…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.emporiaindependentmessenger.com/news/article_6debf220-4084-11eb-9d01-b3d8da6a88dc.html">Bush returns to GCPS Board\r\n</a>The Emporia City Council voted to keep Janey Bush on the GCPS School Board. Bush will serve a four-year term that expires on Dec. 31, 2024. The long-time board member is a former teacher in the GCPS Division. Tuesday’s City Council meeting was the government body’s…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/services/board-training-development/new-virginia-freedom-of-information-foia-training/">NEW- Virginia Freedom of Information (FOIA) Training\r\n</a>The requirements of FOIA impact every school board meeting, from initial notice of the meeting to what must be included in the minutes. Board members’ thorough familiarity with FOIA helps school board meetings flow smoothly and shows the community that the board is committed…', 'December 23, 2020', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'december-23-2020', '', '', '2020-12-22 22:35:56', '2020-12-23 03:35:56', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?p=2704', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2711, 5, '2020-12-28 05:00:31', '2020-12-28 10:00:31', '<a href="https://www.vsba.org/meetings-conferences/capital-conference/">January 25-26, 2021, VSBA Capital Conference, Virtual\r\n</a>Advocacy by local school board members is a year-round job but is never more critical than when the Virginia General Assembly is in session. With the Virginia State Capitol and Pocahontas Building closed to visitors for the unforeseeable future, it is imperative for school…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/New-Board-Member-and-Super-Orientations-Brochure.pdf">January 26, 2021, VSBA Orientation for New School Board Members and Superintendents, Virtual</a>\r\nBecoming a new school board member or superintendent is an honor and a privilege. Enjoy a successful and less stressful transition by attending the VSBA Orientation for New Board Members &amp; Superintendents. Many important topics will be covered, including the roles and…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IFToNLRhYtrKaNsKtKGm3MhkgMN2YR7r/view">Spotswood High School Teacher Receives Prestigious Certification\r\n</a>Owen Longacre was wrapping up filming for a portfolio he was creating to submit to the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards the day before the Gov. Ralph Northam shut down schools in March. It was the final video that Longacre needed to create of him teaching his…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://dailyprogress.com/news/state-and-regional/virginias-teacher-of-the-year-carries-message-of-love/article_5b20e9d2-7995-5e75-91c0-b01a5c0ff9a5.html">Virginia''s ''Teacher of the Year'' carries message of love\r\n</a>At first glance, Anthony Swann’s fifth grade classroom is no different from any other. Students sit at their laptops on a recent December morning, completing reading assignments as the Rocky Mount Elementary teacher walks around the room answering questions. A white…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.pilotonline.com/news/education/vp-nw-fz20-marge-moore-virginia-beach-20201227-v73wim4yk5cs3jpn6qerfnfjgy-story.html">After 49 years on the job, Virginia Beach bus driver still excited to take her students to school each day\r\n</a>After 49 years on the job, Marge Moore still mops and sweeps her bus every day, trying to set a good example for her students. She keeps the vehicle at her house so she can wash it on the weekends — and she makes sure to wax it every other month. When it’s especially frigid and…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/local/virginia/teacher-wants-to-help-instructors-share-stories-amid-virus/291-22d6691e-917a-4c5f-a0bf-df6450eb8674">Teacher wants to help instructors share stories amid virus\r\n</a>Falling Creek Middle School teacher Emma Clark refused to teach in person when called back to the classroom. For weeks her job was in limbo and her paycheck withheld. Now she''s back in the virtual classroom, where she wanted to be all along and hoping to create a safe space for…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.nbc12.com/2020/12/26/henrico-high-school-students-can-now-apply-specialty-career-training/">Henrico high school students can now apply for specialty, career training\r\n</a>Applications are open for Henrico Public School students to inquire about specialty and career training, the district announced on Saturday. Students can take classes in a variety of subjects, including agriculture, construction, communications, health science, computer systems and…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.winchesterstar.com/columns/chip-shots-by-walt-moody-waiting-for-news/article_7c1ef57e-81a0-57dc-9448-267f66907e51.html">Waiting for news\r\n</a>The gossip was that the Virginia High School League’s Executive Committee had a meeting early in the week and that there would be some big news coming regarding its future actions in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic. 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The Falls Church City School Board seeks is seeking applications to term of School Board member Lawrence Webb, who will resign on…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wdbj7.com/2020/12/23/two-months-from-season-high-school-football-coaches-suggest-strategies-to-keep-games-on/">Two months from season, high school football coaches suggest strategies to keep games on\r\n</a>With less than two months until the first scheduled high school football games in Virginia, local coaches are working now to solve potential problems before they come up. “This is my 21st year of education, and I’ve seen things in kids this year, from anxiety to depression,” said…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.insidenova.com/headlines/reading-assessments-show-youngest-prince-william-county-students-struggling/article_dc18a9a0-45ac-11eb-8484-3391965567de.html">Reading assessments show youngest Prince William County students struggling\r\n</a>Reading assessments for Prince William County’s youngest students show a dramatic increase in the number of students struggling to read at grade level from last year. According to the state’s Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening (PALS), the number of Prince William…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://dailyprogress.com/community/greenenews/news/monroe-robotics-gearing-up-for-spring-competition/article_3ec8c292-452b-11eb-a37e-eb6bf7567457.html">Monroe robotics gearing up for spring competition\r\n</a>With the difficulty of planning for social distancing, modified school schedules and with many students attending school virtually or in a blended format, after-school activities have taken a big hit this year. Thanks to one dedicated coach, the high school robotics team is already working…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.nbc12.com/2020/12/27/mechanicsville-elementary-students-donate-sock-pairs-homeless-organization/">Mechanicsville Elementary students donate 500+ sock pairs to homeless organization\r\n</a>Students at Mechanicsville Elementary School collected more than 500 pairs of socks for those in need this holiday season. 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(2726, 5, '2020-12-29 05:00:07', '2020-12-29 10:00:07', '<a href="https://www.vsba.org/meetings-conferences/capital-conference/">January 25-26, 2021, VSBA Capital Conference, Virtual\r\n</a>Advocacy by local school board members is a year-round job but is never more critical than when the Virginia General Assembly is in session. With the Virginia State Capitol and Pocahontas Building closed to visitors for the unforeseeable future, it is imperative for school…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/New-Board-Member-and-Super-Orientations-Brochure.pdf">January 26, 2021, VSBA Orientation for New School Board Members and Superintendents, Virtual</a>\r\nBecoming a new school board member or superintendent is an honor and a privilege. Enjoy a successful and less stressful transition by attending the VSBA Orientation for New Board Members &amp; Superintendents. Many important topics will be covered, including the roles and…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://potomaclocal.com/2020/12/27/diversity-transparency-tops-wishlist-for-new-prince-william-schools-leader/">Diversity, transparency tops wishlist for new Prince William schools leader\r\n</a>More than 20 people have already applied to replace Dr. Steven L. Walts, one of the longest-serving public school superintendents in Virginia. Walts has led the Prince William County Public Schools for the past 15 years and will retire on July 1, 2021. The Prince William County…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://dailyprogress.com/news/local/education/cybersecurity-program-coming-to-louisa-county-high-school/article_5eaca4f0-46f9-11eb-b187-0ba301a0ab8b.html">Cybersecurity program coming to Louisa County High School\r\n</a>With help from an elite, big-money grant, Louisa County High School is launching a virtual cybersecurity program next school year. The Louisa school division is one of five school districts nationwide to receive $100,000 for the implementation of a cybersecurity academy. After two…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.arlnow.com/2020/12/28/yorktown-student-pursuing-pilots-license-accepted-to-naval-academy/">Yorktown Student Pursuing Pilot’s License Accepted to Naval Academy\r\n</a>Nilah Williamson, the Yorktown High School senior who was recently featured on Good Morning America for pursuing a pilot’s license before a driver’s license, will be attending the U.S. Naval Academy next fall. Williamson said she wants to major in chemistry, a field that she is…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.ssentinel.com/2020/12/22/middlesex-va-schools-to-stay-hybrid/">Middlesex, VA schools to stay hybrid\r\n</a>The Middlesex County School Board (MCSB) agreed Monday, Dec. 14, at the board’s regular monthly meeting to continue the current hybrid school plan with students attending school in-person two days a week. The Virginia Education Association is recommending that schools…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.farmvilleherald.com/2020/12/green-ridge-begins-scholarship-fund/">Green Ridge begins scholarship fund\r\n</a>County and school officials gathered Thursday, Dec. 17, to accept a $60,000 check for a scholarship fund created by Green Ridge Recycling and Disposal Facility, LLC (Green Ridge) for Cumberland County Public Schools (CuCPS) students. The money will be awarded to…\r\n\r\n''In a time where theater goes dark, we reunite:'' Spotlight Theatre Society looks to connect <a href="https://richmond.com/news/local/in-a-time-where-theater-goes-dark-we-reunite-spotlight-theatre-society-looks-to-connect/article_b72390a4-f78a-59a5-9476-d818ea827d13.html">Chesterfield County theater students</a>\r\nWhen COVID-19 abruptly shut down Chesterfield County schools last March, students were not only left in academic limbo but also missing extracurriculars such as sports, clubs and theater. Josie Brooks, then a junior at James River High, was in the midst of directing the spring…\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.sovanow.com/index.php?/news/article/the_new_normal/">The new normal\r\n</a>Ahead of an end-of-year deadline for spending CARES Act funds, Halifax County Public Schools has invested in a fleet of fixtures, equipment and supplies to keep students and staff safe and healthy. The expenditures — on items such as disinfecting misting backpacks…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wavy.com/news/education/back-to-school/suffolk-schools-again-delay-return-to-in-person-learning-winter-sports-still-suspended/">Suffolk schools again delay return to in-person learning, winter sports still suspended\r\n</a>Suffolk schools will not bring students back to in-person person learning starting in early January, instead opting to continue virtually due to a continued rise in COVID-19 cases over the holidays. Suffolk Public Schools made the announcement Monday on social media. 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(2728, 5, '2020-12-30 05:00:12', '2020-12-30 10:00:12', '<a href="https://www.vsba.org/meetings-conferences/capital-conference/">January 25-26, 2021, VSBA Capital Conference, Virtual\r\n</a>Advocacy by local school board members is a year-round job but is never more critical than when the Virginia General Assembly is in session. With the Virginia State Capitol and Pocahontas Building closed to visitors for the unforeseeable future, it is imperative for school…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/New-Board-Member-and-Super-Orientations-Brochure.pdf">January 26, 2021, VSBA Orientation for New School Board Members and Superintendents, Virtual</a>\r\nBecoming a new school board member or superintendent is an honor and a privilege. Enjoy a successful and less stressful transition by attending the VSBA Orientation for New Board Members &amp; Superintendents. Many important topics will be covered, including the roles and…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wdbj7.com/2020/12/28/grayson-county-public-schools-endure-challenging-year/">Grayson County Public Schools endures challenging year\r\n</a>When we last saw Superintendent Kelly Wilmore, he was showing us cracks in the wall of Independence Elementary school. An August earthquake caused more serious damage south of the state line in North Carolina, but it definitely left its mark on Grayson County Public…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.asumag.com/planning-design/new-construction/article/21151204/replacement-elementary-planned-for-isle-of-wight-county-va-district">Replacement elementary planned for Isle of Wight County (Va.) district\r\n</a>The Isle of Wight County (Va.) district is planning to break ground soon on a new Hardy Elementary School in Smithfield, Va. The Smithfield Times reports that the design for the new school is modeled on Florence Bowser Elementary in Suffolk. It will be built in back of the…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.newsleader.com/story/news/2020/12/29/schools-remain-virtual-until-covid-data-improves/4060356001/">Waynesboro teacher starts petition to keep schools virtual until health metrics improve\r\n</a>As we enter the final week of winter break for local school divisions, Kathryn Brown is hoping school officials will watch the health data closely before sending students and staff back into the classroom. For now, all three public school districts — Augusta County, Staunton and…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/buchanan-county-public-school-officials-vote-to-consolidate-grundy-hurley-and-twin-valley-high-schools-in-southern-gap/">Buchanan County Public School officials vote to consolidate Grundy, Hurley and Twin Valley High Schools in Southern Gap\r\n</a>Buchanan County Public Schools (BCPS) officials hosted a public hearing Dec. 29 in regard to school consolidation plans. 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Most of the current middle school will remain untouched until the 2022 move-in, but the agriculture shop, the only…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://smithfieldtimes.com/2020/12/29/iw-schools-face-achievement-attendance-challenges/">IW schools face achievement, attendance challenges\r\n</a>Students, teachers and families are dealing with a landslide of coronavirus-related challenges. There’s changing schedules and new technology platforms. There’s masks and social distancing. Important experiences like sports, clubs and homecoming are curtailed or…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.progress-index.com/story/sports/2020/12/29/hopewell-prince-george-winter-sports-update/4078158001/">Hopewell winter sports to be decided in special meeting, while Prince George carries on\r\n</a>With COVID-19 numbers continuing to rise in the Tri-Cities area, the prospects for local high school winter sports continues to exist in a fluid state. Will there be a winter sports season? 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Many important topics will be covered, including the roles and…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wavy.com/news/education/back-to-school/vb-school-board-to-hold-live-broadcast-of-workshop-with-updated-proposal-on-bringing-students-back-to-in-person-learning/">VB School Board to hold live broadcast of workshop with updated proposal on bringing students back to in-person learning\r\n</a>Jessica Owens, of the Virginia Beach School Board, posted to social media reminding the community that the school board will be holding a workshop this week to discuss the updates for in-person learning throughout the school system. The workshop will be Tuesday, Jan. 5 at 4\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/petition-calling-for-removal-of-shenandoah-county-school-board-president-filed-in-court/article_ddcf24b1-fbf4-5cb2-a40b-0394239800d8.html">Petition calling for removal of Shenandoah County School Board president filed in court\r\n</a>Over 400 people have signed a petition seeking the removal of Shenandoah County Public School Board Chairwoman Karen Whetzel amid the School Board’s legal battle in the county’s circuit court over the recent decision to change the Confederate-themed names of schools…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/12/30/amid-covid-19-students-frustrations-online-learning-mount-column/4074594001/">As pandemic lingers, students in Virginia school struggle with frustration, distractions\r\n</a>Olivia Scheulen had big plans for her senior year at Rappahannock County High School. 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CBS affiliate WJHL reports several community members voiced their thoughts surrounding consolidation plans at the meeting from a handful of…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.cbs19news.com/story/43115119/louisa-schools-adding-cybersecurity-program-in-upcoming-year">Louisa Schools adding cybersecurity program in upcoming year\r\n</a>Louisa County Public Schools will be launching a cybersecurity program in the upcoming school year, thanks to some help from the federal government. 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Roanoke City Public Schools announced on Friday that games and matches scheduled for Jan. 4 to 8 have been canceled. 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(2806, 5, '2021-01-05 05:00:54', '2021-01-05 10:00:54', '<a href="https://www.vsba.org/meetings-conferences/capital-conference/">January 25-26, 2021, VSBA Capital Conference, Virtual\r\n</a>Advocacy by local school board members is a year-round job but is never more critical than when the Virginia General Assembly is in session. With the Virginia State Capitol and Pocahontas Building closed to visitors for the unforeseeable future, it is imperative for school…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/New-Board-Member-and-Super-Orientations-Brochure.pdf">January 26, 2021, VSBA Orientation for New School Board Members and Superintendents, Virtual</a>\r\nBecoming a new school board member or superintendent is an honor and a privilege. Enjoy a successful and less stressful transition by attending the VSBA Orientation for New Board Members &amp; Superintendents. Many important topics will be covered, including the roles and…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://potomaclocal.com/2021/01/03/gainesville-school-board-member-on-renaming-yet-to-open-high-school/">Gainesville School Board member on renaming yet-to-open high school\r\n</a>As the Prince William County School Board is set to consider renaming Gainesville High School — a school that has yet to open. A petition circulated by Richard Jessie, the husband of Prince William County Occoquan District School Board representative Lillie Jessie, asserts…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://vintonmessenger.com/botetourt-county-makes-move-to-return-to-sports-roanoke-county-plans-to-keep-current-system/">Botetourt County makes move to return to sports; Roanoke County plans to keep current system\r\n</a>New Year’s Day was Friday and there have been no Roanoke County sports since Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz came down with COVID 19 on March 11. That’s a span of nine and a half months as we hit day 295 AG(After Gobert) today. It’s been a tough ride for the high school…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.dnronline.com/news/rockingham_county/school-board-to-discuss-tahs-name-change/article_9df22761-5d9c-5b91-9593-2ca0e4554395.html">School Board To Discuss TAHS Name Change\r\n</a>A lot of issues and topics that were important to school divisions at the beginning of 2020 had to take a back seat as the global pandemic forced schools to close and refocus energy into making school work for students. However, Oskar Scheikl, superintendent of Rockingham County…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2020/12/31/school-board-sets-cip-priorities/">School board sets CIP priorities\r\n</a>After a three-month extension to get feedback from the facilities study, the Suffolk School Board came to a consensus on its priorities for projects in its Capital Improvements Plan. It agreed at its December meeting that it would focus on a bevy of capital improvements to HVAC…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wfxrtv.com/news/back-to-school/school-districts-across-southwest-central-virginia-offer-various-learning-models-to-keep-schools-safe-amid-pandemic/">School districts across southwest, central Virginia offer various learning models to keep schools safe amid pandemic\r\n</a>Amid concerns about a post-holiday coronavirus surge, students across southwest and central Virginia are heading back to school in ways that school officials and families believe will keep them safe. The following school districts have announced specific plans within the last two…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wavy.com/news/education/back-to-school/local-schools-remind-students-parents-of-temporary-shift-to-remote-learning-following-winter-break/">Local schools return with virtual learning following winter break, evaluate possible switch to in-person\r\n</a>Local schools across Hampton Roads are reminding students and families that there will be a temporary shift to remote learning beginning Monday due to the holidays and the potential for a spike in coronavirus cases. Chesapeake: Monday, Jan. 4 students return to learning...\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wric.com/news/education/henrico-schools-health-committee-to-discuss-when-students-could-return-to-in-person-learning/">Henrico School’s Health Committee to discuss when students could return to in-person learning\r\n</a>The Henrico County Schools Health Committee will meet tonight to review COVID-19 data in the region. The committee is tasked with deciding if and when it is safe for students to return to the classroom for in-person learning. Right now, all Henrico students are learning virtually for…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.nbc12.com/2021/01/03/back-learning-students-learn-online-in-person-following-winter-break/">Back to Learning: Students to learn online, in-person following winter break\r\n</a>A vast majority of students in Central Virginia will continue to learn virtually for a period of time following the winter break. Three of the four largest school systems in the region will primarily keep students online as the number of COVID-19 cases continue to increase. As of Sunday…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://hburgcitizen.com/2021/01/04/hburg-schools-plan-for-outdoor-classrooms-this-spring-and-major-summer-program/">Hburg schools plan for outdoor classrooms this spring and ‘major summer program’\r\n</a>Midway through the pandemic-marred 2020-21 school year, the Harrisonburg City Public Schools’ leaders are again looking to adjust by establishing outdoor classrooms on school campuses and seeking to bring roughly 975 more students back into schools and away from…\r\n\r\n<a href="http://nkccnews.com/community/2021/01/02/grab-and-go-meals-to-continue-at-new-kent-schools/">‘Grab-and-Go’ meals to continue at New Kent schools\r\n</a>‘Grab and Go’ meals for all New Kent County Public School students will still be available until the end of June 2021. Meals will be available for pick-up at George Watkins Elementary School on Tuesdays, from 3-5 p.m. and Wednesdays, 8-10 a.m. New Kent Middle School will serve…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://starexponent.com/news/due-to-covid-surge-orange-county-public-schools-shifts-to-all-virtual-classes/article_5d2e31e3-fb59-5f56-8954-f7eda2f6ea67.html#tracking-source=home-top-story-1">Due to COVID surge, Orange County Public Schools shifts to all-virtual classes\r\n</a>Orange County Public Schools will shift to an all-virtual model starting Wednesday, Jan. 6 through at least Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. The school division announced the in-person school closure Monday, citing “the surge of COVID-19 cases in our community and due to the…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://swvatoday.com/news/article_3182b53a-57c0-5b6e-b910-6e91cd8841e7.html#tracking-source=home-top-story">Washington County teacher returns from stint working in Saudi Arabian schools\r\n</a>With three suitcases in hand, a backpack and $800 in his pocket, Luke Parks disembarked a plane in the summer of 2018 and took his first steps on the foreign soil of Western Asia — several thousand miles from the only home he’d known in the mountains of Southwest…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/virginia-beach/virginia-beach-city-public-schools-to-hold-varsity-winter-sports-season-with-new-stricter-rules/">Virginia Beach City Public Schools to hold varsity winter sports season with new, stricter rules\r\n</a>Virginia Beach City Public Schools has decided to continue with the varsity winter sports season amid the coronavirus pandemic. After “extensive research , discussion, and consideration,” administrators say they’ve decided to move ahead with the upcoming winter sports season…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.whsv.com/2021/01/04/staunton-augusta-waynesboro-public-school-students-start-the-year-virtually-before-hybrid-schedules/">Staunton, Augusta, Waynesboro public school students start the year virtually before hybrid schedules\r\n</a>Some local school divisions brought students back virtually on Monday after winter break. Now in the new year, parents and families are preparing their students for the second half of the first full school year of a pandemic. Augusta County Public Schools plans for a virtual week of…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://wset.com/news/local/danville-public-schools-prepare-to-return-to-classes-after-holiday-break">Danville Public Schools prepare to return to classes after holiday break\r\n</a>Danville Public Schools are preparing to finish up the rest of the first semester in-person following the holiday break. The following students will be returning to the classroom on Tuesday: Pre-school to 3<sup>rd</sup>-grade students, Special education students, Adult education…', 'January 5, 2021', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'january-5-2020', '', '', '2021-01-08 10:37:17', '2021-01-08 15:37:17', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?p=2806', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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Many important topics will be covered, including the roles and…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wsls.com/news/virginia/2021/01/05/gov-northam-expected-to-announce-push-to-have-virginia-students-back-in-schools-in-wednesday-update/">Gov. Northam no longer announcing push to have Virginia students back in schools in Wednesday update\r\n</a>About 75 minutes after 10 News published our initial report, we’ve now learned that Gov. Ralph Northam will not address bringing students back to school. While the Virginia Department of Education told 10 News in a statement that Northam would release updated guidelines on…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://martinsvillebulletin.com/sports/high-school/henry-county-schools-officials-it-s-not-safe-to-compete-right-now-in-high-school/article_62c73a58-4ec1-11eb-bc19-97073e52a0ba.html">Henry County Schools officials: ‘It’s not safe to compete right now’ in high school sports; district continues to postpone games this week\r\n</a>Winter sports teams at Magna Vista and Bassett High Schools will have to continue waiting to compete in games, Henry County Public Schools Director of Student Support Services Matthew Woods said by phone Monday. Girls and boys varsity basketball teams were scheduled to…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://godanriver.com/news/local/danville-may-reconsider-casino-delayed-sales-tax-referendum-for-city-schools/article_7369c830-b57d-54d0-b7f6-10e233808022.html#tracking-source=home-top-story-1">Danville may reconsider casino-delayed sales-tax referendum for city schools\r\n</a>The idea of adding a 1-cent sales tax in Danville to fund school construction projects remains a possibility. 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In a letter sent to families Tuesday, Superintendent George Parker III cited the city’s high COVID-19 case rate level for the latest decision. “The most recent COVID-19 update from the Peninsula…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/teachers-parents-react-to-henrico-schools-reopening-plan">Teachers, parents react to Henrico''s school reopening plan\r\n</a>Henrico County Schools announced Tuesday it would delay the return of elementary school students to in-person learning two weeks due to the post-holiday spike in COVID-19 cases. Students in pre-K through second grade had been scheduled to return to in-person learning…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.farmvilleherald.com/2020/12/kinne-to-join-hamilton-baseball-team/">Kinne to join Hamilton baseball team\r\n</a>A lifelong dream for Mattison “Matt” Kinne came into focus when he recently signed to play collegiate baseball at Hamilton College in Clinton, New York. Kinne had a signing ceremony in Richmond with his Family and his showcase team, RISE Baseball, Tuesday December 22…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wjhl.com/covid-19-keeping-schools-safe/superintendent-lee-county-public-schools-transition-to-remote-instruction-through-jan-15/">Superintendent: Lee County Public Schools transition to remote instruction through Jan. 15\r\n</a>Lee County Public Schools will begin remote learning starting immediately, according to division superintendent Brian Austin. A release from Austin on Wednesday, January 6 says the transition is effective immediately. Students will remain virtual through Friday, January 15…\r\n<a href="https://www.wavy.com/news/northam-announces-advisory-committee-tasked-to-recommend-inclusive-culturally-relevant-learning-practices-in-virginias-public-schools/">Northam announces advisory committee tasked to recommend inclusive, culturally relevant learning practices in Virginia’s public schools</a>\r\nGovernor Ralph Northam announced the members and leadership that will make up the new advisory committee tasked with making recommendations on culturally relevant and inclusive education practices throughout Virginia’s public schools. The Culturally Relevant and…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/louisa-county-public-schools-welcomes-2-new-electric-school-buses/">Louisa County Public Schools welcomes 2 new electric school buses\r\n</a>Louisa County Public Schools now has two electric school buses in their fleet. LCPS welcomed the buses on Tuesday. 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On Monday, the school division announced that it would “postpone its return to hybrid instruction until cases in our community have improved significantly.” Because it is critical for our…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wfxrtv.com/news/regional-news/virginia-news/gov-northam-floats-possibility-of-year-round-school-concerning-tourism-industry/">Gov. Northam floats possibility of year-round school, concerning tourism industry\r\n</a>While Virginia Gov. 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(2926, 5, '2021-01-13 05:00:54', '2021-01-13 10:00:54', '<a href="https://www.vsba.org/meetings-conferences/capital-conference/">January 25-26, 2021, VSBA Capital Conference, Virtual\r\n</a>Advocacy by local school board members is a year-round job but is never more critical than when the Virginia General Assembly is in session. With the Virginia State Capitol and Pocahontas Building closed to visitors for the unforeseeable future, it is imperative for school…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/New-Board-Member-and-Super-Orientations-Brochure.pdf">January 26, 2021, VSBA Orientation for New School Board Members and Superintendents, Virtual</a>\r\nBecoming a new school board member or superintendent is an honor and a privilege. Enjoy a successful and less stressful transition by attending the VSBA Orientation for New Board Members &amp; Superintendents. 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(3009, 5, '2021-01-15 05:00:07', '2021-01-15 10:00:07', '<a href="https://www.vsba.org/meetings-conferences/capital-conference/">January 25-26, 2021, VSBA Capital Conference, Virtual\r\n</a>Advocacy by local school board members is a year-round job but is never more critical than when the Virginia General Assembly is in session. With the Virginia State Capitol and Pocahontas Building closed to visitors for the unforeseeable future, it is imperative for school…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/New-Board-Member-and-Super-Orientations-Brochure.pdf">January 26, 2021, VSBA Orientation for New School Board Members and Superintendents, Virtual</a>\r\nBecoming a new school board member or superintendent is an honor and a privilege. Enjoy a successful and less stressful transition by attending the VSBA Orientation for New Board Members &amp; Superintendents. 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(3035, 5, '2021-01-18 05:00:46', '2021-01-18 10:00:46', '<a href="https://www.vsba.org/meetings-conferences/capital-conference/">January 25-26, 2021, VSBA Capital Conference, Virtual\r\n</a>Advocacy by local school board members is a year-round job but is never more critical than when the Virginia General Assembly is in session. With the Virginia State Capitol and Pocahontas Building closed to visitors for the unforeseeable future, it is imperative for school…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/New-Board-Member-and-Super-Orientations-Brochure.pdf">January 26, 2021, VSBA Orientation for New School Board Members and Superintendents, Virtual</a>\r\nBecoming a new school board member or superintendent is an honor and a privilege. Enjoy a successful and less stressful transition by attending the VSBA Orientation for New Board Members &amp; Superintendents. 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Chesapeake, Hampton and Newport News just canceled earlier this week. “After careful review of current health conditions and metrics…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.loudountimes.com/news/loudoun-county-public-schools-incorporates-gender-expression-into-policy/article_b72e4c0a-576b-11eb-ba10-ebce884ec1b5.html">Loudoun County Public Schools incorporates ''gender expression'' into policy\r\n</a>The Loudoun County School Board voted Thursday to incorporate the words "gender expression" into Loudoun County Public Schools policy, the latest in a recent series of changes to school system regulations seeking to enhance equity for students and staff who are part of…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://roanoke.com/news/local/2-000-area-teachers-to-get-first-dose-of-covid-19-vaccine/article_c402079e-5763-11eb-85a8-87b164c3a905.html#tracking-source=home-top-story-1">2,000 area teachers to get first dose of COVID-19 vaccine\r\n</a>Health officials announced Friday that they will hold a mass vaccination clinic Jan. 22 for public and private school teachers in the Roanoke Valley. The goal is to get 2,000 teachers vaccinated in one day. The Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts are partnering with Carilion…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://richmond.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/if-teachers-get-raise-state-employees-ask-why-not-us/article_b5452b63-ef19-5021-8d9c-496657d34276.html#tracking-source=home-the-latest">If teachers get raise, state employees ask ''why not us?''\r\n</a>State employees listened closely to Gov. Ralph Northam when he told the General Assembly on Wednesday that he wants to turn bonuses into raises for teachers. It’s what they didn’t hear that concerns them. Northam didn’t mention state and other public employees who would receive…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wavy.com/news/education/back-to-school/franklin-city-public-schools-votes-to-remain-virtual-through-3rd-nine-weeks/">Franklin City Public Schools votes to remain virtual through 3rd Nine Weeks\r\n</a>Franklin City Public Schools (FCPS) has voted to remain virtual through the 3rd Nine Weeks. The School Board meeting was held Jan. 14 to vote on the decision on remaining virtual. FCPS Superintendent Dr. Tamara Sterling recommended the option to the board due to rising…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2021/01/15/radford-city-schools-closing-all-buildings-on-inauguration-day/">Radford City schools closing all buildings on Inauguration Day\r\n</a>Radford City Public Schools Superintendent Rob Graham is making a decision he feels, “is in the best interest of the entire school community.” On Jan. 20, 2021, no school district buildings will be open. This decision comes after school leadership has heard from many governmental…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wfxrtv.com/news/local-news/alleghany-highlands-news/bath-county-public-schools-announces-timetable-for-return-to-in-person-instruction/">Bath County Public Schools shares schedule for return to in-person instruction\r\n</a>Bath County Public Schools (BCPS) will continue its phased approach to bring students back into the classrooms by early February. On Monday, Jan. 11, school officials began to allow select “vulnerable learners” to return to school for two days per week for support provided in…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2021/01/15/mitnick-announces-resignation-from-school-board/">Mitnick announces resignation from School Board\r\n</a>Citing multiple medical issues, Suffolk School Board member David Mitnick announced Thursday that he is resigning from the board effective Friday. Mitnick made the announcement, reading from his letter of resignation during the board’s Jan. 14 meeting, and board members…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wavy.com/news/health/coronavirus/virginia-to-release-new-k-12-schools-coronavirus-guidelines-thursday/">Virginia releases new guidelines for K-12 schools, governor says ‘schools need to be open’\r\n</a>The Virginia Department of Education (VDE) released new coronavirus guidelines Thursday that encourage Virginia’s school districts to safely hold classes in-person. The 14-page document is a stark departure from previous advice, as it makes a case for some face-to-face learning to…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wtvr.com/sports/richmond-public-schools-cancel-fall-sports-season-including-football">Richmond Public schools cancel fall sports season, including football\r\n</a>Richmond Public Schools, which consist of John Marshall, Huguenot, George Wythe, Armstrong and Thomas Jefferson, has canceled the fall sports season, which includes Football. including football. "We kind of knew this might be the result with everything that''s going on," said John…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wfxrtv.com/news/back-to-school/giles-county-public-schools-announces-timetable-for-in-person-learning-transition/">Giles County Public Schools announces timetable for in-person learning transition\r\n</a>School officials in Giles County released a timetable for transitioning the rest of the school district’s elementary, middle, and high school students to four days a week of in-person learning by the end of January. On Tuesday, Jan. 19, Giles County Public Schools says fourth through…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://patch.com/virginia/fallschurch/falls-church-schools-staff-be-vaccinated-monday">Falls Church Schools Staff To Be Vaccinated On Monday\r\n</a>All of the Falls Church City Public Schools staff are set to be vaccinated after they became eligible in Virginia''s phase 1b of COVID-19 vaccinations. FCCPS spokesperson John Wesley Brett said in an email that some staff are part of the Fairfax County Public Schools vaccinations\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/virginia-beach/new-princess-anne-middle-school-highlights-innovative-classroom-styles-and-eco-friendly-elements/">New Princess Anne Middle School highlights innovative classroom styles and eco-friendly elements\r\n</a>Out with the old, and in with the new. After demolishing the old Princess Anne Middle School building in Virginia Beach, the new $77.9-million school to replace it is almost finished. Executive Director of Facilities Services for Virginia Beach City Public Schools Tony Arnold…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/education/chesapeake-prepares-to-bring-student-back-to-classrooms-despite-high-positivity-rate/291-9edb1f8b-c703-4b62-a828-bea1ed136327">Chesapeake prepares to bring students back to classrooms, despite high positivity rate\r\n</a>Friday, the city of Chesapeake had the highest COVID-19 positivity rate in Hampton Roads, at 22.8 %. Regardless of the high positivity rate, Chesapeake City Public Schools students will go back to the classroom as planned for in-person learning next week. Chesapeake School…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/resources/recognition/employer-commendation-program/">VSBA Employer Commendation Submissions Open Now\r\n</a>Would you like to thank your employer for supporting you and your work as a school board member? 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