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(3037, 5, '2021-01-19 05:00:06', '2021-01-19 10:00:06', '<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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As Governor Ralph Northam laid out his expectations for reopening schools across the state, some superintendents were left with questions. “Is there any room to re-look at the mitigation efforts…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://wtop.com/coronavirus/2021/01/virginia-offers-updated-guidance-for-schools-on-in-person-learning-amid-pandemic/">Virginia offers updated guidance for schools on in-person learning amid pandemic\r\n</a>The Virginia Department of Health, along with the Department of Education, has released an updated interim guidance for schools navigating when to bring students back to in-person classes. 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(3047, 5, '2021-01-19 11:11:12', '2021-01-19 16:11:12', '<h3><strong>Non-VSBA Searches will be listed below, as available.</strong></h3>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Search</strong>\r\n<strong>Albemarle County School District</strong>\r\n<strong>Albemarle County, Virginia</strong></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Apply to </em></strong><a href="http://www.macnjake.com"><strong><em>www.macnjake.com</em></strong></a><strong><em>   </em></strong></p>\r\nThe <strong>Albemarle County School District, Albemarle County, Virginia,</strong> is seeking a highly qualified <strong>Assistant Superintendent for Instruction</strong>. The Albemarle County School District wishes to have the successful candidate assume the responsibilities of the position on or before <strong>July 1, 2023</strong>.\r\n\r\nMcPherson &amp; Jacobson, L.L.C., Executive Recruitment and Development has been engaged as the consultant in a search for outstanding candidates. They will assist Albemarle County School District in identifying and screening the candidates.\r\n\r\n<strong>Enrollment: </strong>13,500 students\r\n\r\n<strong>Location:</strong> Situated around beautiful <a href="http://www.visitcharlottesville.org/">Charlottesville, Virginia</a>– which is consistently ranked among America’s top university towns and best places to live – Albemarle County is nestled in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park. Just 100 miles south of Washington, DC and 70 miles west of Richmond, it’s only a short trip to the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic beaches, and New York is an easy Amtrak ride away. Whether it’s the great outdoors, a vibrant and diverse arts, food, and culture scene, or small town living with a big city feel, our part of Central Virginia has something for everyone.\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.k12albemarle.org/"><strong>Albemarle County Public Schools</strong></a>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>Albemarle County Public Schools is committed to providing all students the opportunity to learn from talented, diverse educators who represent the many cultures and experiences of our community. We seek to hire leaders who demonstrate the ability to work with culturally diverse students, staff, and families, who see themselves as lifelong learners – always willing to learn new skills to best meet the ever-changing needs of our students, staff, and school community.\r\n\r\nIn Albemarle County Public Schools, we work to build school communities that share the responsibility to recognize and end racism, eliminate inequitable practices that result in achievement gaps, and support the unique gifts, talents, and interests of <em>every</em> child. ACPS is the first school division in the state of Virginia to adopt an anti-racism policy. Our strategic plan, <em>Learning for All</em>, guides our work.\r\n\r\nWe seek highly effective leaders who are able to help us achieve our Mission: <em>Working together as a team, we will end the predictive value of race, class, gender, and special capacities for our children’s success through high-quality teaching and learning for all. We seek to build relationships with families and communities to ensure that every student succeeds. We will know every student.</em>\r\n\r\nCurrently, ACPS is undergoing an audit of our instructional practices through a partnership with Bellweather. Through this audit, we are focused on the essential question:\r\n\r\n<em>Why are pass rates for ACPS students of color on the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) for K-5 reading, K-5 math, and high school Algebra I lower than the averages for other students of color in the state and lower than their peers in other demographic groups in ACPS? </em>The new Assistant Superintendent for Instruction will be charged with leading implementation of the audit’s recommendations.\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong><strong>The Position</strong>\r\n\r\nThe candidate must have the appropriate Virginia certification and the background, skills, and abilities essential for excellence in educational leadership.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> </em></strong>The Assistant Superintendent for Instruction provides leadership and coordination for Pre-K - 12 curricular, assessment, and instructional programs. This Superintendent’s Cabinet Level position oversees all instructional programming as well as programming for Special Education and Student Services, Federal Programs (Title 1, ESOL and World Languages, Homeless, Migrant), Intervention, and Home School. This position ensures full implementation of the division''s curriculum, assessment, and instruction model leading to the accomplishment of the ACPS Strategic Plan, Learning for All, and alignment with the key levers of the Virginia Standards of Learning, ACPS Framework for Quality Learning, Professional Learning Community model, and Educator Performance Appraisal. This position ensures full implementation of the division’s Instructional Coaching model.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:</em></strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Coordinates and implements curriculum and instructional decisions that support the successful achievement of the instructional goals of the Virginia Standards of Learning, the Division Strategic Plan including the Goals, Vision, and Mission of the School Division, and the School Board/Superintendent Priorities;</li>\r\n 	<li>Establishes and monitors standards of performance for the evaluation of student progress and directs continuous evaluation of the instructional programs based upon student performance trend data;</li>\r\n 	<li>Coordinate and collaborate with Superintendent’s Cabinet members to implement and sustain the educational enterprise of ACPS;</li>\r\n 	<li>Monitors effective implementation of curricula, assessment, and instruction in all schools;</li>\r\n 	<li>Oversees the development of all division-level curricular unit frameworks and common assessments;</li>\r\n 	<li>Collaborates on an ongoing basis with the Director of Professional Development to ensure alignment with key instructional strategies and programming;</li>\r\n 	<li>Collaborates directly with principals regarding staffing standards and expectations of structures and scheduling.</li>\r\n 	<li>Supervises multiple directors in the Office of Instruction;</li>\r\n 	<li>Oversees the selection of learning resources for division adoption;</li>\r\n 	<li>Works collaboratively with Department of Accountability, Research, and Technology in the development and monitoring of division-level assessments and benchmarks;</li>\r\n 	<li>Provides leadership for school-based instructional coaching programming that provides content-specific, technological, and pedagogical support for teachers;</li>\r\n 	<li>Leads division initiatives to improve student achievement within all student membership groups;</li>\r\n 	<li>Conducts ongoing evaluations of the instructional programs with appropriate reports to the Superintendent.</li>\r\n 	<li>Provides leadership for intervention services that are coordinated across the school division;</li>\r\n 	<li>Oversees and assists in the development of federal program grants that comply with federal mandates</li>\r\n 	<li>Ensures that federal program regulations are monitored and managed;</li>\r\n 	<li>Manages and monitors all federal program monies;</li>\r\n 	<li>Identifies, recommends, and monitors division-level funds for instructional programs;</li>\r\n 	<li>Coordinates and reviews state reports;</li>\r\n 	<li>Serves as the division’s administrative representative to appropriate curriculum, assessment and instruction organizations</li>\r\n 	<li>Assists in the creation of school board agenda items and the development of school board agendas;</li>\r\n 	<li>Works regularly with the School Board in area of assignment;</li>\r\n 	<li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong><em>EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:</em></strong>\r\n\r\nGraduation from an accredited graduate program with emphasis in curriculum and instruction required; Doctorate degree in school administration, curriculum and instruction or a related field preferred. Minimum of 10 years of successful teaching and administrative experience, with leadership experiences in increasingly responsible roles in education. Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with endorsement in Administration and Supervision PK-12. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as may be appropriate and acceptable will be considered.\r\n\r\n<strong>Search Timeline:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Closing date for applications: <strong>April 13, 2023</strong></li>\r\n 	<li>Albemarle County School District selects finalists to interview: <strong>April 21,</strong> <strong>2023</strong></li>\r\n 	<li>Interviews with the Albemarle County School District: <strong>late April 2023</strong></li>\r\n 	<li>Selection of new Assistant Superintendent: <strong>early May 2023</strong></li>\r\n 	<li>Appoint new Assistant Superintendent<strong>: mid-May 2023</strong></li>\r\n 	<li>Start date: <strong>July</strong><strong> 1, 2023</strong></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Contact information:</strong>\r\n\r\nMcPherson &amp; Jacobson, L.L.C.\r\n\r\n11725 Arbor St., Suite 220\r\n\r\nOmaha, NE 68144\r\n\r\n888-375-4814\r\n\r\nEmail: <a href="mailto:apps@macnjake.com">apps@macnjake.com</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>School Website: </strong><a href="http://www.k12albemarle.org"><strong>http://www.k12albemarle.org</strong></a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Consultant:    Dr. Barry Carroll      </strong><a href="mailto:b_carroll@macnjake.com"><strong>b_carroll@macnjake.com</strong></a>\r\n\r\n<em>Albemarle County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability and, when needed, will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees. Anyone requesting a reasonable accommodation in the application or recruitment process please contact McPherson &amp; Jacobson at the address/phone/email above.</em>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT</strong>\r\n<strong>Division Superintendent</strong>\r\n<strong>Mathews County Public Schools</strong>\r\n<strong>Mathews, Virginia</strong></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">The Mathews County School Board invites applicants for the position of Division Superintendent. A start date of September 1, 2023 is anticipated.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">APPLICATION PROCEDURES &amp; DEADLINE</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">All applications and supplemental documents should be submitted between February 21, 2023 and March 9, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. via the Frontline online application system, available at <a href="https://www.applitrack.com/mathews/onlineapp/default.aspx">https://www.applitrack.com/mathews/onlineapp/default.aspx</a>.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">Supplemental documents to be submitted with the application include:\r\n• Letter of interest\r\n• Resume\r\n• Official transcripts\r\n• Division Superintendent License issued by the Virginia Board of Education</p>\r\nQUALIFICATIONS\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>A strong record of successful experience in the areas of instruction and curriculum and school finance; ability to lobby for school funding.</li>\r\n 	<li>The ability to create an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect with staff and community, superior listening skills, and open communication style; capacity to advocate for school issues and needs.</li>\r\n 	<li>A shared decision-making approach to administration; effective, consistent leadership.</li>\r\n 	<li>A superior code of ethics with proven leadership qualities, preferably as an assistant superintendent or principal, with additional experience as a central office administrator or classroom teacher.</li>\r\n 	<li>Knowledge and experience with proven results in closing identified achievement gaps.</li>\r\n 	<li>Holds a Division Superintendent License issued by the Virginia Board of Education, or has met all requirements to be eligible for a license.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThe candidate selected for the position must agree to become a resident of Mathews County within one year after assuming the position.\r\n\r\nSALARY\r\nSalary, benefits, and other terms of the contract are negotiable and commensurate with experience and qualifications.\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Equal Opportunity Employer </em></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><em>Please note, the cost to list a Non-State Association Superintendent Search is $350. 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On Monday, legislation overriding election dates set by existing city andtown charters was passed by the Senate…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2021/01/18/national-guard-teacher-capitol-inauguration/">This teacher was called to protect the U.S. Capitol as a National Guard member. He now holds class from a Humvee.\r\n</a>D.C. National Guard Sgt. Jacob Kohut was on his only break during a 12-hour shift standing guard outside the U.S. Capitol. In the back of a Humvee, flute in hand, Kohut was teaching students how to play Ludwig van Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” through his laptop. Kohut…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://roanoke.com/news/franklin-county-modifies-return-plan-after-teachers-protest/article_6f17cfe4-59f1-11eb-a48e-2f1b86282b57.html">Franklin County modifies return plan after teachers protest\r\n</a>“We deserve a safe return,” chanted about a dozen Franklin County teachers and supporters as the Franklin County School Board gathered for an emergency meeting Monday evening. The school system was set to bring back students for in-person classes four days a week starting…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.fauquier.com/news/students-return-to-classrooms----again/article_c1d31cd6-5a94-11eb-987a-bbf064fcc2ee.html?fbclid=IwAR1fwvWZiZe0DdZlxi40dHHgwYcGWAo-iAJQHILWerIpyohQe-yRrZhjGqE">Students return to classrooms -- again\r\n</a>Fauquier County’s 20 public schools welcomed students back to school buildings this week after two weeks of all-remote learning following the holiday break. Although smiles were mostly hidden behind masks Tuesday, teachers and students seemed excited to be taking another…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.nbc12.com/2021/01/19/dominion-energy-rolls-out-more-electric-school-buses/">Dominion Energy rolls out more electric school buses\r\n</a>Middlesex County Public Schools and Dominion Energy celebrated more electric school buses hitting the road in Virginia on Tuesday. The division received two electric buses as part of Dominion Energy’s electric school bus program. The electric buses produce zero emissions…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://fredericksburg.com/news/local/education/bus-driver-shortage-in-fredericksburg-leads-to-change-in-hybrid-program/article_a6401df8-fa15-5da1-aa04-0e6f0d9bb4ee.html#tracking-source=home-top-story-1">Bus driver shortage in Fredericksburg leads to change in hybrid program\r\n</a>A shortage in the transportation department at Fredericksburg City Public Schools has resulted in changes to the hybrid in-person model that began this week. Under the approved return-to-school plan, city school students who chose the hybrid model were divided into one of four…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://fcnp.com/2021/01/19/11-seek-appointment-to-f-c-school-board-77-to-naming-committees/">11 Seek Appointment to F.C. School Board; 77 to Naming Committees\r\n</a>After the deadline last Friday, the number of applicants seeking appointment to fill an unfinished term on the School Board ballooned to 11 in the last 24 hours. When the News-Press went to press last week, the number was two. In addition, a total of 77 citizens submitted notification…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wfxrtv.com/news/regional-news/virginia-news/general-assembly-to-discuss-4-5-raise-for-virginias-teachers/">General Assembly to discuss 4.5% raise for Virginia’s teachers\r\n</a>A bill to raise teacher pay is making its way through the General Assembly. House Bill 1915, introduced by Hampton Del. Martha Mulger (D), would push an increase in teacher salaries to four-and-a-half percent each year for the next five years. According to the National Education…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.accuweather.com/en/videos/outdoor-learning-carries-on-through-winter-months/FTVHkCaw">Outdoor learning carries on through winter months\r\n</a>Some school systems have adopted outdoor learning to curb the spread of COVID-19 in classrooms. Classrooms at Blue Stone Elementary School in Harrisonburg Virginia are being reimagined. 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(3142, 5, '2021-01-20 12:50:46', '2021-01-20 17:50:46', '<strong>WHAT IS THE VSBA SHOWCASES FOR SUCCESS?</strong>\r\n\r\nAs a means of encouraging community awareness and positive press coverage of public education, the Virginia School Boards Association is inviting school divisions to recommend programs and initiatives that would serve as appropriate “Showcases for Success” in public education. Last year, 64 programs were profiled and the list was shared with journalists, school board members, superintendents, legislators, and top state officials. Press coverage was generated statewide, and this project served to be an effective tool for disarming the critics of public education. We are compiling a new list for 2023, and these successful programs will be showcased on the VSBA website for the entire year.\r\n\r\n<strong>WHAT IS THIS YEAR’S FOCUS?</strong>\r\n\r\nThe focus of the 2023 VSBA Showcases for Success is Virginia Public Schools: Building a Foundation for Lifelong Success\r\n\r\n<strong>WHO DO I CONTACT IF I HAVE A QUESTION?</strong>\r\n<a href="mailto:communications@vsba.org">communications@vsba.org</a> or 434-295-8722\r\n\r\nClick <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RNF6Z8K">here</a> to complete the submission form. The deadline is <strong>March 6, 2o23</strong>.\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<h2>2022 Showcases for Success</h2>\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022ShowcasesforSuccess.pdf">Click Here to View the Special Edition Newsletter.</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Alleghany County Public Schools: Middle School CTE Initiative </strong>\r\nClifton Middle School in Alleghany County is placing a growing emphasis on Career and Technical Education. The CTE classes have been revamped to provide students with more hands-on-learning experiences. Students in Grades 6, 7 and 8 are using technology, tools, and equipment to construct individual and group projects in class. The goal is to enhance the students’ awareness of the realm of possibilities offered to them through Career and Technical Education. The school celebrated Career and Technical Education Month in February 2022. The Technology Education classes combined with Business classes to study workplace readiness skills. Guest speakers addressed the classes during about career opportunities and students participated in a virtual career fair through Junior Achievement. Technology Education has been approved to change to Agriculture Education for the 2022-2023 school year. Through Agriculture Education students will cover topics such as CTE/Agriculture careers, workplace readiness skills, animal science, plant science, natural resources, and agriculture mechanics. The CTE/Agriculture program will be designed to feed students to an agriculture program at Alleghany High School. An FFA chapter will be established at the middle school to help expand students’ skills and knowledge.\r\nContact Information: Jennifer Hannah, Technology Education Teacher, <a href="mailto:jhannah@alleghany.k12.va.us">jhannah@alleghany.k12.va.us</a>, (540) 863-1726\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Alleghany County Public Schools: Living History Project </strong>\r\nDuring Black History Month in 2022, Alleghany High School in Alleghany County used the Living History Project to celebrate the achievements of African Americans. African Americans who live or once lived in Alleghany County were invited to speak to Social Studies classes. The speakers spoke on a variety of topics either in-person or through Zoom video conferencing. Former African American athletes highlighted how sports helped them focus on their academic studies. Former teachers spoke of how they were inspired by their students. Other speakers shared their stories and experiences of transitioning from segregated to integrated schools in the 1960s. Many of them shared warm memories from their all-Black schools, which are now closed. All of the guest speakers stressed to students the need for kindness in today’s world and they challenged them to overcome obstacles they will face in life. The students were left with new knowledge and goals that will not be easily forgotten. All of the sessions were recorded so they can be accessed to provide a living history to future generations.\r\nContact Information: Mallory Thompson, Social Studies Teacher, <a href="mailto:mnicely2@alleghany.k12.va.us">mnicely2@alleghany.k12.va.us</a>, (540) 863-1700\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Alleghany County Public Schools: Creative Alternative Learning </strong>\r\nTo address learning loss, Callaghan Elementary School in Alleghany County has implemented a creative alternative schedule for Title I and remedial instruction. The staff has restructured Title I delivery from a pull-out model to an all-inclusive block-style schedule. In addition, a 50-minute block time is being dedicated daily for remedial instruction to all students in grades K-4. Instruction almost exclusively occurs in strategic small groupings across grade levels during the dedicated block of time. Individual classrooms from K-4 exchange students and occasionally, some students travel to grade-level groups either below or above to receive appropriate instruction. Student groupings are based on data points from multiple sources such as PALs, VKRP and SchoolPace (American Reading Company). All students receive personalized remediation regardless of Title I qualification and participation. The traditional 30 minutes per day, single classroom pull-out model for only students who qualify for Title I instruction has been replaced. The creative alternative schedule for Title I and remedial instructional instruction is considered a work in progress and the staff is making adjustments as it moves forward.\r\nContact Information: Josh Craft, Principal, <a href="mailto:jcraft@alleghany.k12.va.us">jcraft@alleghany.k12.va.us</a>, (540) 965-1810\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Appomattox County Public Schools: Raider Ready Day </strong>\r\nRaider Ready Day (RRD) is a student engagement event for eighth-grade students at Appomattox Middle School to explore high school CTE programs before selecting their courses. RRD is designed and led by current students in all sixteen CTE programs at Appomattox County High School. The interactive experience gives students an opportunity to see each program and all the spaces and ask questions about the courses. The goal is to increase enrollment in CTE programs by improving awareness of the overall opportunities and possibilities for industry certifications and career readiness due to participation in specific programs. The success of this event is primarily a result of being led by students. The energy and excitement the high school students show when sharing what they are learning and how it has impacted them is powerful, and the passion is contagious. The teacher in the room is the facilitator, but the students are the ambassadors of their programs.\r\nContact Information: Dr. Amy D. Huskin, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, &amp; CTE, <a href="mailto:adhuskin@acpsweb.com">adhuskin@acpsweb.com</a>, 434-352-8251\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Botetourt County Public Schools: Career &amp; Technical Education </strong>\r\nThe Career and Technical Education program in Botetourt County has and continues to have a transcendent impact on student achievement. Any of the classes taken on an individual basis are impressive but as a whole the results are simply spectacular. The 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 CTE annual Performance Report data shows a 100% graduation rate for students who were CTE completers. Those students also showed excellent performance on SOL tests, post-program placement and certification attainment. Quite simply, students involved in the CTE programs graduate and continue on their chosen career paths. Students, parents and community members are recognizing the success as evident by the fact that even as division enrollment is in a decline the enrollment in CTE programs continues to increase according to the division SEDF report. This is a testament to the variety and quality of the programs and instructors. The CTE program in Botetourt County cultivates success.\r\nContact Information: Mike Ketron, Supervisor of Career and Technical Education, <a href="mailto:mketron@bcps.k12.va.us">mketron@bcps.k12.va.us</a>, (540) 473-8216\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Bristol Virginia Public Schools: Treatment Team for Students</strong>\r\nA team of professionals at Van Pelt Elementary meets every Monday morning to discuss students in need. Roughly 10% of the at-risk student population is discussed. Team members represent multiple agencies and community partners. These weekly meetings allow the team to maintain consistent communication and develop a proactive plan to help students. The team approach prevents duplication of services and allows this group of professionals to focus on the needs of each child. These meetings have proven to be an invaluable tool to help Van Pelt’s students succeed.\r\nContact Information: Jared Rader, Principal, <a href="mailto:jrader@bvps.org">jrader@bvps.org</a>, 276 821 5770\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Caroline County Public Schools: CCPS Summer Academy Extravaganza </strong>\r\nAmidst a pandemic, Caroline County was up for the challenge to bridge the learning gap while also connecting the work to the social emotional needs of our learners. The Summer Academy Extravaganza was offered to rising kindergarten through eight grade students. At the elementary level the morning began with social-emotional connections which looked like morning meetings with integrated Mind Up Curriculum and Sanford Harmony activities. Following students were focused on literacy and math skill building lessons which were crafted by reading and math specialists. Rich literature was purchased to ground the learning and link cross-curricular content. Students received breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack. The afternoon consisted of self-selected clubs and activities such as STEM, plants and animals, cooking, cheerleading, arts &amp; crafts, dance, and much more. Students were actively engaged, connecting with their peers, and enjoying the full day program.\r\nContact Information: Terrie Haley, Director of Elementary Education, <a href="mailto:thaley@ccps.us">thaley@ccps.us</a>, 804-633-5088\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Caroline County Public Schools: Family Engagement &amp; The NEW Caroline Cruiser </strong>\r\nCCPS has a renewed focus on family engagement since the COVID 19 pandemic. We have a full-time family engagement staff member at each of our five schools to support students and families by connecting them to outside resources. In addition, the federal programs department sponsored a wrap the bus project, which revitalized an older CCPS bus into a community bus. The Caroline Cruiser was born and now travels into throughout our community for events with free school supplies and educational materials for families.\r\nContact Information: Lisa Stevens, <a href="mailto:lstevens@ccps.us">lstevens@ccps.us</a>. Andrea Ross, Director of Federal Programs, aross@ccps.us, 804-633-5088\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Chesterfield County Public Schools: FACE van </strong>\r\nAt the start of the 2021-22 school year, Chesterfield County Public Schools launched the Family and Community Engagement van, a turnkey resource for schools. The FACE van is packed with everything schools need to connect with families in a fun, easy-to-access way. The FACE van brings the fun of popcorn and snow cones plus Wi-Fi and Chromebooks. “Chesterfield County Public Schools is on the go, connecting with students and families where they are,” said Dr. Merv Daugherty, superintendent of Chesterfield County Public Schools. “We are not waiting for families to come to us: We are on the go and heading out to meet our families where they are.” Chesterfield County government donated the used van to the school system, and the Chesterfield Education Foundation, TowneBank Chesterfield, Uptown Alley and Fast Signs of Midlothian funded the van’s transformation.\r\nContact Information: Amy Bartilotti, Office of Family and Community Engagement coordinator, <a href="mailto:amelia_bartilotti@ccpsnet.net">amelia_bartilotti@ccpsnet.net</a>, 804-216-0155\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Chesterfield County Public Schools: Super Senior Passport </strong>\r\nChesterfield County residents who are 60 or older are invited to apply for a Super Senior Passport. Designed to thank senior residents for their support and encourage them to remain active in Chesterfield County Public Schools, the Super Senior Passport is free and provides: • Discounted fees for Super Senior Passport classes and other adult education classes on a space-available basis • Free admission to school athletic events (except playoffs and tournaments) • Free admission to music and theater productions in schools • Free admission to certain other school activities for which fees are charged.\r\nContact Information: Leigh Ann McKelway, writer-editor, <a href="mailto:leighann_mckelway@ccpsnet.net">leighann_mckelway@ccpsnet.net</a>, 804-661-0650\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Chesterfield County Public Schools: CCPS on the Go! newsletter </strong>\r\nChesterfield County Public Schools is a growing (more than 63,000 students at last count), award-winning school system. But 65% of Chesterfield County households do not have children 18 or younger. Even though a majority of the community is not connected on a daily basis to Chesterfield County Public Schools, we want all residents to be proud of and support Chesterfield schools. That’s one reason the school system launched Chesterfield on the Go!, a three-times-a year newsletter that is mailed to every home in the county. Full of info and images from all 65 schools within Chesterfield County Public Schools, this printed publication is initially funded through federal relief funds to improve reach of communication throughout the school district. The first edition was published in October 2021. Digital versions in English and Spanish are on mychesterfieldschools.com.\r\nContact Information: Leigh Ann McKelway, writer-editor, <a href="mailto:leighann_mckelway@ccpsnet.net">leighann_mckelway@ccpsnet.net</a>, 804-661-0650\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>CodeRVA Regional High School: CodeRVA Regional High School </strong>\r\nCodeRVA Regional High School is a unique program unlike any other in the Commonwealth. Fifteen school divisions across the Richmond region collaborate to provide students access to a high quality, computer science focused education open to all 9th grade students residing in a partner division through a barrier free admission process. CodeRVA blends workplace skills such as using Agile methodologies and scheduling instruction based on weekly formative data with the best of blended learning. All 11th and 12th grade students also participate in six week, immersive internship experiences to prepare them for college and career pathways upon graduation. CodeRVA offers an Associate Degree in Science with a Specialization in Computer Science through JSRCC, as well as valuable networking opportunities for all students with businesses located in the Richmond region. CodeRVA’s innovative instruction, as well as its emphasis on computer science, can be adapted for use in traditional school settings.\r\nContact Information: Kume Goranson, Ed.D., Executive Director, <a href="mailto:kume.goranson@coderva.org">kume.goranson@coderva.org</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Covington City Public Schools: Nearpod Interactive Learning </strong>\r\nA unique and powerful instructional software tool that is being used by Covington City Public Schools is Nearpod. Nearpod is used at Covington High School to engage students with interactive learning experiences. The interactive software allows a slide presentation to appear on the students’ computer screens for easy viewing. The slides on a student’s screen advance as the teacher changes the slide. Students respond to open-ended questions (test for understanding), view videos that are embedded in presentations, take quizzes, and engage in Time to Climb. Time to Climb is an interactive learning experience with competitive games, virtual reality, blogs, polls and more. Virtual reality is a favorite for students because they can go anywhere in the world and see a geographic location. Students have the ability to zoom in and pan an area they are visiting. They also have an option to explore at a 360-degree angle. Through Nearpod’s virtual reality, students have taken tours around the world. Many teachers at Covington High School have developed a daily routine of using Nearpod in their classrooms. Nearpod also benefits students who are absent from school. A Student Paced feature allows a student who was absent from school to easily log in to access information they missed from the classroom.\r\nContact Information: Lisa Richards, Library Media Specialist, <a href="mailto:lrichards@covington.k12.va.us">lrichards@covington.k12.va.us</a>, (540) 965-1410\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Covington City Public Schools: Edgemont Primary School and The Science of Reading</strong>\r\nEPS would like to highlight our implementation and successes in the science of reading. The science of reading focuses on the foundation that teachers understand the brain processes and developments required in order for a child to be able to read. Edgemont teachers now teach explicit, systematic, multi-sensory, and direct phonics that follow an Orton Gillingham Scope and Sequence. Teachers have and are receiving quality professional development to align to SOR. We have seen amazing reading and spelling gains in all grade levels for all of our different learners. We have incorporated decodable texts that increase decoding and fluency to reach grade level reading mastery. In addition to teaching phonics intensely, we work on comprehension and language skills with good, quality literature and interesting and engaging informational texts. Our goal is to help every different learner find success and increase their knowledge while using their analytical and creative thinking abilities.\r\nContact Information: Jessica Fauber, Literacy Coach, <a href="mailto:jfauber@covington.k12.va.us">jfauber@covington.k12.va.us</a>, 540-965-1420\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Dinwiddie County Public Schools: Elementary Parent and Teacher Universities </strong>\r\nOur new Title I Family Engagement Specialist conducts weekly webinars with parents. Highlights include: understanding PALS, local authors reading to families, promoting literacy at home, exploring your local library, closing the readability gap, and word study. The Specialist has grown our family engagement outreach program to engage parents during times that best fit their schedules. Universities are held throughout the school day, nights, and weekends. Topics evolve from the on-going Needs Assessment as well as input received via chats/surveys during the universities. The universities are building strong relationships with parents. The engagement sessions are responsive to the needs of the community. For sessions, parents have access to materials via home visits or backpack supplies ahead of time. Offering materials needed removes barriers and increases collaboration and communication. The universities have been an integral step to meet parents where they are, build relationships and partnerships, and offer any support needed.\r\nContact Information: Paige Hannon, Director of Elementary Education and Title I, <a href="mailto:phannon@dcpsnet.org">phannon@dcpsnet.org</a>, 804-469-4190\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Dinwiddie County Public Schools: Dinwiddie County Government Day</strong>\r\nThe Dinwiddie Public Schools Comprehensive Plan defines priority one as student success: academically, personally and civically. To ensure students graduate life ready, DCPS has developed specific experiences for each student prior to graduation. These experiences, like Government Day, are designed to help students gain a deeper understanding of how to build our community and what choices are made by our board of supervisors to continue the growth of our community. Government Day is a community collaboration. Students spend the day walking in the shoes of our county Board of Supervisors. Board members work alongside a small group of high school seniors to weigh the pros and cons of the senior staff proposals given to them and develop a budget presentation to justify their choices. This experience is built into the curriculum and includes other virtual simulations, discussions and assignments focusing on economic development and the role of the local government.\r\nContact Information: Carly Woolfolk, Director of Secondary Education and CTE, <a href="mailto:cwoolfolk@dcpsnet.org">cwoolfolk@dcpsnet.org</a>, 804-469-4190\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Fauquier County Public Schools: FCPS Virtual Academy</strong>\r\nAt Fauquier County Public Schools, we believe in giving each student what they need in order to succeed. While we realize that face-to-face, in-person instruction is best for most of our students, it is not best for all. Some students thrive in a virtual learning environment and can benefit from a stand-alone virtual program. The FCPS Virtual Academy launched in August of 2021 as another personalized learning path to provide an engaging, student-centered alternative learning experience where traditional barriers of time, place, and availability are removed. Each Virtual Academy student has his/her own unique story. This year, the over 170 students who chose Virtual Academy learned from a cadre of 9 full-time and 12 part-time teachers. With a mix of synchronous and asynchronous learning throughout the school day, students accessed their instruction through Canvas and Google Meet. Learn more at bit.ly/FCPS1Virtual and https://fcps1.news/Virtual-Academy.\r\nContact Information: Michael Snell, Virtual Academy Coordinator, <a href="mailto:msnell@fcps1.org">msnell@fcps1.org</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Franklin City Public Schools: Vanguard Early College Academy </strong>\r\nVanguard Early College Academy has enabled numerous qualifying Franklin High School students the opportunity to earn an Associate Degree in Computer Science through Tidewater Community College. They are able to take courses either online or in-person in addition to their regular high school classes. This is no mere summer computer camp; the students who want to be in VECA prove their commitment to learn by maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA. They must also successfully complete Algebra I and Geometry by the end of their freshman year. Ultimately, students gain a foundation of knowledge and skills for nearly any career that requires the use of computers (support, programming, websites, etc.). In addition, students may earn an Associate Degree in General Studies from Camp Community College. Earning these degrees can serve as an incentive to further one’s education.\r\nContact Information: Ms. Kelsey Bunch, Franklin High School Guidance Registrar, <a href="mailto:kbunch@fcpsva.org">kbunch@fcpsva.org</a>, 757-562-5187, Ext. 1197\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Fredericksburg City Public Schools: Start on Success (SOS) </strong>\r\nStart on Success (SOS) is a school-work program designed for students with disabilities pursuing a standard or advanced diploma. It was developed by the Virginia Department of Education and implemented in collaboration with the Center on Transition Innovations at VCU and the Department for Aging and Rehabilitation Services. SOS is a year-long program designed to provide classroom instruction during the first semester and a paid internship at a local business during the second semester of the student’s senior year. The program is spearheaded by JM teacher, Megan Waite, Job Counselor, Angie Poteet and CTE Coordinator, Kristi Allison.\r\nContact Information: Kristi Allison, CTE Coordinator, <a href="mailto:kallison@cityschools.com">kallison@cityschools.com</a>, 540-372-1130\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Goochland County Public Schools: Work-based Learning Partnership </strong>\r\nGoochland County Public Schools has developed a partnership with Greenswell Growers, a Goochland County business that recently opened a state-of-the-art hydroponics facility that is expected to produce about 3.7 million pounds of leafy greens for distribution across the mid-Atlantic over the next 3 years, all with 95 percent less water consumption and carbon-neutral energy. GCPS’s Work-Based Learning (WBL) program coordinates workplace experiences that are related to a student’s career goals and/or interests, sometimes integrated with instruction, and performed in partnership with local businesses and organizations. GCPS and Greenswell are working together to create engaging coursework that will give each student academic and hands-on experiences meant to prepare them for careers of the future. Greenswell Growers has collaborated with GHS’s Career and Technical Education program to provide curricula that teach students about Controlled Environmental Agriculture, marketing, operations and logistics, mechatronics, and culinary arts.\r\nContact Information: Bruce Watson, Director of Career and Technical Education, <a href="mailto:bwatson@glnd.k12.va.us">bwatson@glnd.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Goochland County Public Schools: Youth Mental Health First Aid </strong>\r\nWhile almost everyone has the basic first aid skills needed for minor cuts, aches, or pains, the number of people in a community who know first aid for youth mental health or substance abuse is limited. To meet that need, trained Goochland County Public Schools staff members have offered Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) sessions during the 2021-22 school year. Even before the pandemic, mental health challenges were the leading cause of disability and poor life outcomes in young people, with up to 1 in 5 children ages 3 to 17 in the United States with a reported mental, emotional, developmental, or behavioral disorder. The end goal of the program is to increase the number of people in the community who can assist a child or teenager and provide them with the mental health or substance abuse first aid that they need until they can secure professional care.\r\nContact Information: Dr. Jennifer Waggener, Executive Director of Exceptional Education, <a href="mailto:jwaggener@glnd.k12.va.us">jwaggener@glnd.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Goochland County Public Schools: Advance College Academy </strong>\r\nWith annual tuition ranging between $9,000 and $23,000, attending a public, 4-year college in Virginia can add up quickly for students and their families. In Goochland County Public Schools, students can earn up to 60 credit hours before graduation in the division’s Advance College Academy (ACA) – greatly reducing the steep cost of a college degree. ACA is a partnership between GCPS and Reynolds Community College and is open to students with a 3.0-grade-point average or higher who have taken Algebra I by the ninth grade. Courses are taught by certified Goochland High School teachers and include the same content as courses taught on the community college campus. In ACA, students can take rigorous college courses in a supportive environment and can earn an associate degree prior to high school graduation. This opens up options such as graduating early, double majoring, taking a lighter load each semester, or studying abroad.\r\nContact Information: Dr. Elizabeth Fowler, Advanced Programs and Equity Specialist, <a href="mailto:bfowler@glnd.k12.va.us">bfowler@glnd.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Goochland County Public Schools: Youth Mental Health First Aid</strong>\r\nWhile almost everyone has the basic first aid skills needed for minor cuts, aches, or pains, the number of people in a community who know first aid for youth mental health or substance abuse is limited. To meet that need, trained Goochland County Public Schools staff members have offered Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) sessions during the 2021-22 school year. Even before the pandemic, mental health challenges were the leading cause of disability and poor life outcomes in young people, with up to 1 in 5 children ages 3 to 17 in the United States with a reported mental, emotional, developmental, or behavioral disorder. The end goal of the program is to increase the number of people in the community who can assist a child or teenager and provide them with the mental health or substance abuse first aid that they need until they can secure professional care.\r\nContact Information: Dr. Jennifer Waggener, Executive Director of Exceptional Education, <a href="mailto:jwaggener@glnd.k12.va.us">jwaggener@glnd.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Goochland County Public Schools: Advance College Academy </strong>\r\nWith annual tuition ranging between $9,000 and $23,000, attending a public, 4-year college in Virginia can add up quickly for students and their families. In Goochland County Public Schools, students can earn up to 60 credit hours before graduation in the division’s Advance College Academy (ACA) – greatly reducing the steep cost of a college degree. ACA is a partnership between GCPS and Reynolds Community College and is open to students with a 3.0-grade-point average or higher who have taken Algebra I by the ninth grade. Courses are taught by certified Goochland High School teachers and include the same content as courses taught on the community college campus. In ACA, students can take rigorous college courses in a supportive environment and can earn an associate degree prior to high school graduation. This opens up options such as graduating early, double majoring, taking a lighter load each semester, or studying abroad.\r\nContact Information: Dr. Elizabeth Fowler, Advanced Programs and Equity Specialist, <a href="mailto:bfowler@glnd.k12.va.us">bfowler@glnd.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Hampton City Public Schools: The Bridge Program </strong>\r\nHampton City Schools Department of School Social Work has responded to the mental health crisis with the development of BRIDGE, a school-based behavioral health program. The goal of this program is to “bridge the gap between school, home, community, social emotional and behavioral health.” Within the department, a clinical team was formed. This team provides individual and group counseling, therapy sessions, comprehensive clinical assessments, and person-centered treatment plans. Consultative services are offered to school staff and help given to families to coordinate community resources. Using an outpatient model as a guide, the program is unique in that students are able to be referred and receive mental health resources during the school day. Schools are a natural setting for therapy and families have direct, convenient access to a mental health provider. Having another mental health professional on school grounds also helps develop staff understandings, decreasing stigma associated with mental health needs.\r\nContact Information: Trena Hatcher, executive director of student support, <a href="mailto:thatcher@hampton.k12.va.us">thatcher@hampton.k12.va.us</a>, 757-727-2020\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Hampton City Schools: Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Program</strong>\r\nHampton City Schools (HCS) Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program began in the 2021-2022 school year with a single kindergarten class. The class has approximately one half native English-speaking and one half native Spanish-speaking students. Students spend a portion of the day learning mathematics, science, and Spanish language arts in Spanish and the remainder of the day learning social studies and English language arts in English. Beginning the year with limited knowledge of the other language, students were immersed from day one into the target languages. The DLI program uses the same comprehensive, standard-driven curriculum as traditional kindergarten classes. The combination of native English and Spanish-speaking students provides opportunities to practice both languages in an authentic environment while demonstrating their academic understanding. Additionally, students are engaged in cultural understanding and diversity and learning to think in different ways. HCS is excited to expand and further develop the DLI program based on this year’s successes!\r\nContact Information: Andrew Lloyd, Curriculum Leader of World Languages and ELL, <a href="mailto:alloyd1@hampton.k12.va.us">alloyd1@hampton.k12.va.us</a>, 757-727-2026\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Hanover County Public Schools: Hanover Salutes</strong>\r\nHanover County Public Schools conducted a virtual Hanover Salutes program to honor students making a commitment to serve in the United States Armed Services after graduation from high school. Specifically, we recognized students enlisting in any of the five services, attending a Service Academy, or attending a college or University on an ROTC scholarship. The program included a message from Dr. Michael Gill, Superintendent of Schools, and featured Major General Cedric T. Wins, the Superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute. Graduates, JROTC instructors, and veteran organizations submitted videos as well. Each student was recognized and received a certificate, unit coin, printed program, and a gift card for food and fellowship with their family and friends. Developed in collaboration with school teams and community members, we were honored to recognize our future heroes.\r\nContact Information: Robert Staley, Director of Secondary Education, <a href="mailto:rstaley@hcps.us">rstaley@hcps.us</a>, (804) 365-4562\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Henrico County Public Schools: Henrico Virtual Academy</strong>\r\nWhen Henrico County Public Schools opened a new school for the 2021-22 school year, there were none of the typical challenges of last-minute construction. Instead of paving and paint, administrators and teachers were more concerned with interactive lessons, servers and bandwidth. The Henrico Virtual Academy, an entirely virtual K-12 school with a student body of more than 1,300, uses a mix of live classes and independent learning. The school has its own administrators, faculty, PTSA, clubs and other mainstays of brick-and-mortar schools. While the school grew out of virtual instruction methods pioneered during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is taking its place among a host of HCPS learning options that include career and technical education, and middle and high school specialty centers. While some students found virtual learning a challenge, others have thrived in an online environment that emphasizes flexibility and independent work.\r\nContact Information: Eileen Cox, Chief of Communications, <a href="mailto:emcox@henrico.k12.va.us">emcox@henrico.k12.va.us</a>, 804-652-3724\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Henrico County Public Schools: Equity Ambassadors</strong>\r\nAs part of a division wide effort to offer more opportunities for student input on issues of equity and diversity, Henrico County Public Schools reimagined its High School Student Congress. The new “HCPS Equity Ambassadors” includes students from each of the division’s nine comprehensive high schools, who come together to amplify student voices on issues of equity. The HCPS Department of Equity, Diversity and Opportunity works with students to design programming to foster dialogue, give students knowledge and skills to address equity issues, and enable them to engage with students from across the division. Members have led “daring dialogue” school discussions, book clubs, podcasts, mentorship programs of students who are learning English, and activities to raise cultural awareness, such as food fairs. The Equity Ambassadors program was recognized in 2020 by the National Association of Counties and was recognized as Virginia’s top 2021 project by the Virginia Association of Counties.\r\nContact Information: Eileen Cox, Chief of Communications, <a href="mailto:emcox@henrico.k12.va.us">emcox@henrico.k12.va.us</a>, 804-652-3724\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Hopewell City Public Schools: CREW CIRCLES Initiative</strong>\r\nCREW Academy is a school community within Hopewell City Public Schools that brings together representation from over 40 Hopewell teachers and their classrooms to focus on elevating the core values of Community, Real-World Deeper Learning, Empathy &amp; Equity, and Championing the Wins! As a result of the pandemic and the many emotional, mental, academic challenges our students are navigating, we have recently started a pilot initiative called CREW Circles. As part of the pilot, our Innovation Coaches, 4 CREW Teachers, and our Dean of Student Experience are in collaboration together in helping our students unpack more of their identity stories through their personal experiences, and the powerful life connections they are making in our schools, community, and the world around them. Our CREW Circles initiative continues to be a sacred time where our students are able to listen, share, heal, and speak from the heart. When our students begin to fully see one another as human beings and explore empathy and kindness, a deeper and more loving classroom community is fostered and transformational student experiences are created. Click the video link to see highlights from our time together.\r\nContact Information: Sommer Jones , Dean of Student Experience for K12 CREW Academy,<a href="mailto:sjones@hopewell.k12.va.us"> sjones@hopewell.k12.va.us</a>, 804-541-6400\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>King and Queen County Public Schools: Setting the Precedent through 21st CCLC Program</strong>\r\nThis year Central High School (CHS) is “Setting the Precedent” through our 21st Century Community Learning Centers program, “Tiger Academy,” as we strive to close any gaps of learning during the pandemic. Tiger Academy is offered to students to support enrichment and intervention in addition to programs in the areas of performing arts, health and wellness, visual arts, and STEM. Students have the opportunity to work with teachers in math and language arts to support their education and choose enrichment programs that they feel passionate about. Many of our amazing teachers at Central High School have become part of this program. In addition to our after school program, the Tiger Academy has also set the precedent for community events throughout the year. Through this program, we have completed a Turkey Trot, a Family Wellness Night, and an upcoming Financial Literacy Night. These opportunities allow for students, families, and community members to learn beneficial skills and connect with resources in the area.\r\nContact Information: Mrs. Ashley Edwards, Principal, <a href="mailto:aedwards@kqps.net">aedwards@kqps.net</a>, 804-785-6102\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>King and Queen County Public Schools: Project Based Learning- Making History in King and Queen County</strong>\r\nSecond graders at Lawson-Marriott Elementary are actively engaged in real world, meaningful learning through a teaching method called Project Based Learning. In one such unit, students learned about local history to better understand their and others’ roles in the community. The question that guided their work was: How has our past influenced our present in King and Queen County and how might we influence our future? To answer this question, they researched the history of their county and used primary source materials to learn about the experiences and perspectives of multiple community members. Students used what they learned to document and share the multiple histories that coexist in their local community. Completion of this project entailed multiple authentic public products, including podcasts and historical journals about their individuals and findings. It culminated in a living wax museum for the community as their final presentation of learning. Through project based learning, students gain a deeper understanding of course content, develop a genuine love of learning, and learn real life skills such as solving problems, collaboration, and communication.\r\nContact Information: Mrs. Vivian Kazee, 2nd Grade Teacher, <a href="mailto:vkazee@kqps.net">vkazee@kqps.net</a>, 804-769-3116\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>King and Queen County Public Schools: Reverse Caroling at King and Queen Elementary</strong>\r\nDuring the month of December, King and Queen Elementary (KQES) has a tradition of singing holiday songs to the community. In the past, this event has attracted countless community members to come out and celebrate. This holiday season, KQES was faced with a challenge. How could we have a holiday program while dealing with the obstacles of COVID-19? After a bit of brainstorming, the KQES team was able to quickly problem solve. Reverse caroling! Under the guidance of KQES’s music teacher, Mr. James Lantz, students, depending on age level, learned 1-3 songs that they planned to sing to the community. Instead of gathering the parents and guests inside of one location, students were assigned performance locations throughout the building. Visitors congregated outside of the building, they were placed in small groups and assigned a caroling tour guide. The groups’ tours were staggered allowing for adequate spacing and time between performances. The guide took visitors to the different performance locations allowing everyone the opportunity to see and hear all age groups. Before exiting the building, visitors were able to warm up with warm apple cider and cookies. Aside from a little performance fatigue, KQES students shared that they enjoyed having the opportunity to perform for the community. Family members and visitors took lots of pictures, clapped, laughed and even sang along as the students of King and Queen Elementary School wowed them with their performances.\r\nContact Information: Mr. James Lantz, Music Teacher,<a href="mailto:jlantz@kqps.net"> jlantz@kqps.net</a>, 804-785-5830\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Louisa County Public Schools: LCHS Cybersecurity</strong>\r\nLouisa County Public Schools implemented a new Cybersecurity Pathway at Louisa County High School beginning in August 2021. To support this initiative, LCPS applied for a national grant and won $100,000 through the Rural Tech Project. LCPS was awarded this money and recognized as one of five winning school divisions in the nation for the implementation of this program and is now competing for an additional $100,000 at the end of 2023. We have had tremendous interest in the courses with full enrollment in all of the sections, inclusive of a virtual option for students. The course satisfaction surveys from Semester 1 provided resounding positive feedback not only about the instructor, but the course content and engaging hands-on activities. The emphasis on providing these meaningful experiences to support the course competencies has generated excitement for the pathway. The Cybersecurity classroom has been designed and created to support hands-on activities with new servers, dual monitors, and two TVs showing real-time cyber-attacks around the world. Additionally, we have had a great response from the industry partners to serve as a support system for our students.\r\nContact Information: Andrew Woolfolk, Public Information Officer, <a href="mailto:woolfoal@lcps.k12.va.us">woolfoal@lcps.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Louisa County Public Schools: The MNES Book Vending Machine!</strong>\r\nThere’s a sparkling new vending machine in the hallway at Moss-Nuckols Elementary School that is causing a big buzz amongst students and staff. But this machine isn’t serving up fizzy drinks. Instead, it’s serving up books! After much suspense – and fundraising! – the MNES Book Vending Machine was officially unveiled in January 2022. It operates like any other vending machine, and features dozens of exciting literary titles! Students earn gold coins through completing reading assignments, finishing their homework, earning good grades, and performing random acts of kindness. Students then use the coins whenever they want to select their favorite book! Since its inception, the MNES Book Vending Machine has helped ignite a newfound passion and motivation for reading amongst students!\r\nContact Information: Andrew Woolfolk, Public Information Officer, <a href="mailto:woolfoal@lcps.k12.va.us">woolfoal@lcps.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Louisa County Public Schools: The Patriot Path</strong>\r\nStudents at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School are now able to enjoy class amongst acorns, towering trees, and a plethora of plants thanks to the school’s new Patriot Path! Created in 2021, the Patriot Path is a 2/10th mile outdoor learning trail located on the school’s property. The path was created by instructional assistant Dawn Lipscomb as part of an effort to encourage students and educators to enjoy nature and outdoor activities as much as possible! The Patriot Path has become a valuable resource at TJES thanks to the various ways it can be used. It features an amphitheater, which allows students to perform plays or enjoy a story while sitting on stumps that serve as chairs. It also includes an outdoor classroom, complete with a whiteboard. And, of course, the trail can be used as exactly what it is, a pathway for exploration! Teachers often let their students roam free on the path, providing them the opportunity to discover fresh animal tracks or investigate the various types of plants lining the walkway. And while the path itself is inspiring enough, teachers have gone a step further by posting uplifting quotes throughout it. Perhaps most fitting is the one that features a quote from the legendary author J.R.R Tolkien: “Between every two pines, there is a doorway to a new world.”\r\nContact Information: Andrew Woolfolk, Public Information Officer, <a href="mailto:woolfoal@lcps.k12.va.us">woolfoal@lcps.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Mecklenburg County Public Schools: Robust Work-Based Learning Initiative</strong>\r\nMecklenburg County Public Schools’ dedication to improving career training opportunities for students and promoting academic achievement and success is evident through their new robust work-based learning program. The system employs a full-time work-based learning specialist to develop, promote, and grow the work-based learning program. The work-based learning program focuses on offering students opportunities to connect with professionals in all career pathways, gain skills and experience through hands-on learning opportunities, partner with professional mentors for guidance, and build career connections. Work-based learning experiences assist students in meeting Profile of a Graduate graduation mandates, gaining experience in his/her chosen career pathways, and possibly obtaining future employment. These experiences are offered through partnerships with approximately 60 businesses who serve as classroom speakers, internship partners, and student mentors. Students have the opportunity to participate in work-based learning programs within CTE classes through school-based enterprises, service learning, clinical experiences, internal internships, and cooperative education. Students may also participate in community work-based learning experiences as a result of partnerships with businesses and professional mentors. Potential positions are listed on the Hiring Pool page of the Work-Based Learning website as well as the Mentorship Program page. The work-based learning program is promoted to students through classroom visits by the Career &amp; Work-Based Learning Specialist, on their website, and through flyers and brochures. In addition, students are spotlighted in an Intern Spotlight Series and these spotlights are published as Facebook posts and they are also listed on the WBL webpage. Business partners are spotlighted each Wednesday on Facebook through “Workforce Wednesday” posts.\r\nContact Information: Natalie Coronas, Career and Work Based Learning Specialist, <a href="mailto:ncoronas@mcpsweb.org">ncoronas@mcpsweb.org</a>, 434-738-6111\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Mecklenburg County Public Schools: MCPS Google Certified Educator Initiative</strong>\r\nThe Mecklenburg County Public School Instruction &amp; Technology Department expanded its professional development by cultivating Google Certified Educators throughout our Division. The Google Certification program is designed to encourage teachers to demonstrate their proficiency in using Google for Education tools and to enhance their productivity as well as their student’s productivity. The Instructional Technology Resource Teachers created a course in Canvas for teachers to complete at their own pace, as well as offered in-person training during the summer of 2021. To date, 310 Level 1 Google Certified Educator exam assessments have been taken by MCPS certified staff, with a pass rate of seventy-four percent. In addition, several staff members have passed and/or are currently working towards the Level 2 Certification. With this initiative in place, the teachers and staff have a better understanding of how to meaningfully use technology in the classroom and facilitate and inspire students'' learning and creativity.\r\nContact Information: Chrystal Elmore, ITRT, <a href="mailto:celmore@mcpsweb.org">celmore@mcpsweb.org</a>, 434-738-6111\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Mecklenburg County Public Schools: Flexible, Student-Relevant English Curriculum</strong>\r\nThe Mecklenburg County Public Schools English team is developing a new concept-based curriculum for students. The restructuring of the English curriculum focuses on current standards of learning, but offers a comprehensive study of one single concept that is relevant to students'' lives and development. There are many advantages of this curriculum for both students and teachers. It allows for student and teacher choice regarding which texts are used to cover a unit, literacy skills that are integrated and used beyond the classroom, and assessments that are written to the concept, rather than the text. Rigor and relevance go hand-in-hand as students explore texts that propel them to new heights of learning, while keeping them grounded in the foundations of Virginia''s English curriculum framework. With this initiative, the English team of Mecklenburg County Public Schools hopes to offer a more flexible, teacher-friendly guide to helping our students achieve academic success.\r\nContact Information: Kim Richey, English Teacher, <a href="mailto:krichey@mcpsweb.org">krichey@mcpsweb.org</a>, 434-738-6111\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Middlesex County Public Schools: Pathfinders Program</strong>\r\nThe Pathfinders program brings together high school juniors to explore their personal interests, skills, and strengths, as they search for the intersection between what they like, what they are good at, and what they can make a living doing. Through a variety of experiences, from college campus visits and field trips to book studies and group projects, students have unique opportunities to discover and learn things that are important to them and shape their vision of their future. Through relevant, highly individualized instruction, the Pathfinders have voice and choice in their decisions on what to study through various providers. From Medical Terminology to German to Photography, students participate in carefully designed experiences tailored to them, with the appropriate mix of assistance and challenge. With the time, support, and resources of the Pathfinders program, they become more in tune with what they want, who they are, and who they want to be.\r\nContact Information: Christine Pedersen, Pathfinders Instructor, <a href="mailto:cpedersen@mcps.k12.va.us">cpedersen@mcps.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Petersburg City Public Schools: The Diploma Plus Initiative</strong>\r\nThe mission of the Diploma Plus Initiative (DPI) is to provide students access and opportunity into a high-demand career pathway at a living wage. DPI moves beyond state requirements and adds a ‘plus’ in an effort to lead to lifelong success. Our vision is for every student in PCPS to graduate with the ability to become productive members of the Petersburg City community. Therefore, through DPI we increase access to high-demand career pathways, leading to postsecondary success and positively impacting workforce development initiatives. As students earn their ‘plus’, they will develop job and life skills that will assist them in earning a living wage and improve their overall quality of life. In two years, we have implemented new career programs, partnered with over 100 businesses and industry members to provide work-based learning experiences for our students, and increased enrollment in our college credit courses and Associate''s Degree programs.\r\nContact Information: Terrie Allsbrooks, Director of College and Career Readiness, <a href="mailto:teallsbrooks@petersburg.k12.va.us">teallsbrooks@petersburg.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Petersburg City Public Schools: The Metropolitan Business League’s Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP)</strong>\r\nThe Metropolitan Business League’s Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP) is a comprehensive school-based and afterschool program, which transforms middle and high school students (grades 6-12), into real, confident entrepreneurs. With the use of innovative business teaching strategies, culminated with a flexible/modular curriculum; they provide mentors, expert entrepreneurs as speakers and resources. Through our partnership with YEP, Petersburg City Public Schools (PCPS) has had over fifty (50+) high school students participate in a broad range of school-based and afterschool training and programs. The YEP ignites the entrepreneurial mindset in young people, prepares them to be career-ready and tomorrow’s innovators, and addresses our Diploma Plus Initiative (DPI). The intent of DPI is to ensure students graduate with more than a high school diploma leading to the ability to earn a living wage. YEP supports DPI by providing awareness and aspirations in young people to explore self-employment as a legitimate lifetime career path.\r\nContact Information: Allison Hunter, Director of Programs &amp; Operations, <a href="mailto:ahunter@thembl.org">ahunter@thembl.org</a>, 804-313-5942\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Prince George County Public Schools: Royals Entertainment - Entrepreneurship</strong>\r\nThe “Royals Entertainment” initiative developed from our students'' desire to reconnect as a community after the Covid shutdown during the spring and summer of 2020. A group of four marketing students from the Entrepreneurship class, who were also members of DECA, came up with the idea of hosting a drive-in movie. The students worked with their teacher to develop a plan of action, gather support from district administration, and develop the health mitigation plan that allowed the first drive-in movie to take place in October of 2020. Thanks to their efforts a NEW school-based enterprise was created and since their first event, they have held a variety of other themed movie nights, a Safe Zone Homecoming viewing event, and Senior Sunset Event to fill the void from lost Proms. These events were vital in supporting a safe return to normalcy within our community. Today, they are able to provide these services for others beyond the school division.\r\nContact Information: Matt Weston, Coordinator of Career and Technical Education, <a href="mailto:mweston@pgs.k12.va.us">mweston@pgs.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Prince George County Public Schools: Digital and Social Media Marketing</strong>\r\nThe “Digital Social Media Marketing” program was created to develop students'' understanding of how best to combine fundamental marketing principles with acceptable content creation for use on popular social media platforms. The goal for the students is to learn best practices associated with leveraging different social media platforms to increase followers while adhering to the principles and image of the business or organization they represent. To support these efforts and to foster greater growth through real world practice, the class has access to create and share content to support the district''s efforts to engage with the community through social media. The class regularly showcases wonderful news, upcoming events, and student achievements from across the district. The class''s efforts are being noticed, resulting in requests for help from community organizations and local businesses with their content development.\r\nContact Information: Matt Weston, Coordinator of Career and Technical Education, <a href="mailto:mweston@pgs.k12.va.us">mweston@pgs.k12.va.us</a>, (804) 896-5200\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Radford City Public Schools: Passport to Career and College - Oh, The Places You''ll Go!</strong>\r\nRadford High School and Virginia Tech’s College Access Collaborative hosted a semester-long “Passport to Career and College” (P2C) career exploration program for freshmen. Piloted for the first time in a face-to-face format, P2C sessions consisted of engaging activities designed to help students learn about their personal career paths and to encourage development of essential skills related to the 5 C’s/soft skills, postsecondary options, applying for jobs, creating a resume and cover letter, and interviewing for a job. Through P2C, students also had the opportunity to interact with college admissions representatives, various career professionals, and potential employers at the program-sponsored “Mingle Like You Mean It” career/networking fair. As a result of the P2C program, each freshman completed a career assessment, explored various career and college options, learned essential workplace readiness skills, and was able to apply many of those skills in a real-world setting.\r\nContact Information: Jamie Little, Education Specialist, <a href="mailto:jolittle@rcps.org">jolittle@rcps.org</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Radford City Public Schools: McHarg Elementary- Big Rig Day</strong>\r\nMcHarg Elementary uses Kid Cash for our Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS). Students earn Kid Cash by exhibiting schoolwide expected behaviors. Kid Cash can be used in the classroom to purchase relationship-based experiences as well as material objects. In addition to the classroom purchases, students also have the opportunity to purchase tickets to larger schoolwide events. These events help build schoolwide community, school spirit, and encourage saving as well as providing an opportunity to experience delayed gratification. While classroom stores may happen weekly/monthly, larger events typically happen once per quarter. Big Rig Day was our first event for the 2021-2022 school year. For this event McHarg collaborated with community organizations and businesses. These included the fire department, the police department, local construction companies, the power company and local tow services. These organizations brought a variety of vehicles which were lined up around our parking lot for students to experience. The organizations also provided representatives who explained how the parts of the vehicles worked or how they are used to help our community. This interactive experience included lights, sounds, and invitations to climb and explore some of the equipment. Students reported the highlight of their day was seeing their teachers go up in the power company bucket truck.\r\nContact Information: Michelle Greene, Principal, <a href="mailto:mgreene@rcps.org">mgreene@rcps.org</a>, 540-731-3652\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Richmond City Public Schools: Community Hub Model</strong>\r\nThirty years of research consistently links family involvement to higher student achievement, better attitudes toward school, lower dropout rates, increased attendance, and many other positive outcomes for students, families, and schools (Henderson &amp; Mapp, 2002). To that end, RPS launched four “Community Hubs” around the city (one in the city’s East End, two in the city’s Southside, and one in the city’s West End for families in the West End and Northside) to deepen our connection to and partnership with families and community partners. Hubs are designed to serve families and students from a person-centered approach, meeting people where they are based on their location and needs. During the 2021– 2022 school year, of the 1,400 Home Visits logged by RPS staff and employees, over 1,000 are attributed to Hub staff and account for over 1/3rd (7,487) of all student outreach completed. Student Success Plans have had a 53% success rate preventing students from reaching 10 days of absences, and slowed the accumulation of absences approximately 35% for those who have amassed 10+ days of unexcused absences.\r\nContact Information: Dr. Erin Brown, Director of Family Engagement,<a href="mailto:ebrown6@rvaschools.net"> ebrown6@rvaschools.net</a>, (804) 584-7921\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Richmond City Public Schools: Con Ganas!</strong>\r\n¡Con Ganas! is a year-round, dropout prevention program designed for English learners in which traditional day classes do not meet educational needs due to: Work-related needs Child care needs Circumstances regarding over-age and lack of academic credits Other urgent personal circumstances ¡Con Ganas! covers all of Virginia''s graduation requirements, along with English Learner support, in order for students to graduate from RPS in 3 years or less with a Standard Diploma. Classes are Monday through Thursday at 5:30 PM online, and Con Ganas team is available for in-person support on Mondays &amp; Wednesdays: 5:30-8 p.m. at Huguenot High School. English Language Learners come with so much linguistic, cultural, and community wealth. Con Ganas is committed to catering to the needs of our most marginalized populations, so we may develop bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural citizens of the world.\r\nContact Information: Lily Mirjahangiri, Newcomer Academy Specialist, <a href="mailto:Lmirjaha@rvaschools.net">Lmirjaha@rvaschools.net</a>, (804)807-3052\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Shenandoah County Public Schools: SCPS/LFCC/SMH Partnership for Phlebotomy Class</strong>\r\nShenandoah County Public Schools partnered with Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC), LFCC Workforce Solutions, and Shenandoah Memorial Hospital to offer a phlebotomy class to 11 students enrolled in healthcare science courses in the division. SCPS was able to shuffle students’ schedules between schools and online classes in order to meet all graduation requirements while still providing this opportunity. Valley Health System is the largest employer in the Shenandoah Valley, so there is a high demand for these skills in the local area. Employment of phlebotomists is expected to grow 22% from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations (US Bureau of Labor Statistics).\r\nContact Information: Todd Lynn, Supervisor of Career &amp; Technical Education, <a href="mailto:tmlynn@shenandoah.k12.va.us">tmlynn@shenandoah.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Shenandoah County Public Schools: Shenandoah County Fire and Rescue/Shenandoah County Public Schools Partnership</strong>\r\nShenandoah County Public Schools partnered with Shenandoah County Fire and Rescue (SCFR) to provide an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program at Triplett Tech, the division’s career and technical school. SCFR provides an instructor and makes equipment available for the course. The school division provides space and additional equipment. The EMT program prepares students to provide prehospital assessment and care for patients of all ages with a variety of medical conditions and traumatic injuries. At the end of the course, students will have the skills and knowledge needed to pass the state test to obtain their EMT certification. Currently, over 50% of the class has already begun volunteering at local stations. Employment of EMTs and paramedics is projected to grow 11% from 2020 to 2030 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics). As the population continues to grow in Shenandoah County and the surrounding area, the need for these services will increase.\r\nContact Information: Todd Lynn, Supervisor of Career &amp; Technical Education, <a href="mailto:tmlynn@shenandoah.k12.va.us">tmlynn@shenandoah.k12.va.us</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spotsylvania County Public Schools: Battlefield Elementary Students Lead the Way in Unique Take on Parent-Teacher Conferences</strong>\r\nCommunication between teachers and parents is vital to success in the classroom. But students shouldn’t be left out of the conversation! That’s why instead of traditional parent-teacher conferences, Battlefield Elementary School is letting students lead the conferences. Students will share their work, talk about their strengths and areas of need, and set goals with their parents and teachers for the rest of the year. When students take ownership of their learning, they get excited to share their work – and that excitement boosts parent participation and attendance at these conferences. The conferences will encourage positive self-reflection, teach critical goal-setting skills, and build leadership. These are all qualities that will set students up for success in the classroom, in life, and prepare them for wherever the future takes them.\r\nContact Information: Ms. Kara Hurley, Principal, Battlefield Elementary School, <a href="mailto:kmhurley@spotsylvania.k12.va.us">kmhurley@spotsylvania.k12.va.us</a>, 540-786-4532\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spotsylvania County Public Schools: Students, Office of Mental Health and Wellness Pack De-Stress Kits for Teachers</strong>\r\nTeaching is often a stressful job, and that stress has only increased over the past two years. That’s why a group of students in Spotsylvania County Public Schools’ (SCPS) REACH program, along with the SCPS Office of Mental Health and Wellness, put together special surprise de-stress kits for all of the division’s instructional staff. The kits include stress balls, bubbles to encourage teachers to focus on their breath, several different kinds of sensory fidgets, and a resource card to guide them through different ways to approach stress. The kits are part of a larger effort by the Office of Mental Health and Wellness to support our teachers, with other programs including Wellness Wednesdays with yoga, meditation and breath workshops, and self-care seminars.\r\nContact Information: Ms. Lisa Dolan, Coordinator of Social Work Services, <a href="mailto:ldolan@spostylvania.k12.va.us">ldolan@spostylvania.k12.va.us</a>, 540-834-2500\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Spotsylvania County Public Schools: Cutting-Edge Program Inspires and Empowers Students to Pursue Careers in Cybersecurity</strong>\r\nAmid the pandemic, unrest, and a shift toward remote work on a national scale, cybersecurity became exponentially more important. That’s why Spotsylvania County Public Schools is preparing our students to pursue a career in this high-demand field, with a cutting-edge program designed to help them develop the essential skills they need to succeed. Spearheaded by Ms. Kristina Rice, the Spotsylvania High School Cyber Knights program inspires students from underrepresented groups to pursue cybersecurity careers, and explore their passions in the field. Under Ms. Rice’s direction, the all-girls Cyber Knights team placed 2nd in both the 2019 and 2020 Girls Go Cyberstart National Championships. The program’s students have an impressive 100% graduation rate, a 100% college, military and career readiness attainment rate, and more than 98% go on to earn industry certifications. In recognition of this achievement, Ms. Rice received the Presidential Cybersecurity Education Award in December 2021.\r\nContact Information: Ms. Kristina Rice, Advisor, Cyber Knights, <a href="mailto:krice@spotsylvania.k12.va.us">krice@spotsylvania.k12.va.us</a>, 540-582-3882 ext 542212\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Stafford County Public Schools: Mentor 360</strong>\r\nMentor 360 is an innovative, systematic, full circle support program provided to first year educators in Stafford County Public Schools. The ultimate goal is to provide the support for each new hire to craft a strength-based professional identity with our full circle of support. Upon hire, educators are paired with a highly-skilled and trained job-alike mentor. Mentors and mentees collaboratively create a personalized system of support, cognitive challenge, and professional vision tailored to the strengths and unique experience of each new educator. Mentor 360 also offers a New Teacher Institute (NTI) on-boarding program at the start of the academic year, a three-day Foundations in Teaching course that builds a common vocabulary and professional network among new educators, a weekly professional development web series, quarterly new educator social gatherings, subscription to a bi-weekly Full Circle Newsletter, and monthly school-based mentoring sessions facilitated by the school lead mentor Ambassador.\r\nContact Information: Sandra Osborn, Director of Public and Community Relations, <a href="mailto:osbornpeterssk@staffordschools.net">osbornpeterssk@staffordschools.net</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Stafford County Public Schools: SCPS Evening Program</strong>\r\nThe Evening Program is a completion program for students who are in danger of dropping out or not finishing their diploma due to family or work obligations during traditional school hours. The hybrid program is offered online, with required in-person attendance two nights a week (6-8:30 p.m.) to ensure proper pacing and academic support. The program has expanded to include supplemental enrollment, which allows students to attend their base school during the day and take an additional course in the evening so that they can meet graduation requirements on time. This allows students who are missing 1-2 credits to complete a full course load at their base school during the day, and also complete recovery or additional credits at night. The program lessens the dropout rate, ensures more students are able to graduate on time, and also allows students the opportunity to accelerate their graduation requirements.\r\nContact Information: Sandra Osborn, Director of Public and Community Relations, <a href="mailto:osbornpeterssk@staffordschools.net">osbornpeterssk@staffordschools.net</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Stafford County Public Schools: Vertical Alignment Opens Doors to Computer Science Study in Middle School</strong>\r\nStafford County Public Schools has pursued a number of avenues to expand access to STEM fields, particularly computer science for students at all grade levels. The division’s acquisition of the Advancing Computer Science Education Grant equips teachers in participating divisions with embedding computer science standards in Grades 3-8 through the creation of interdisciplinary performance tasks. This has increased student exposure at critical grade levels and helps teachers from many disciplines see themselves as teachers of computer science. The division redesigned its middle school program to increase the number of electives offered to allow additional exposure to computer science and STEM fields. By improving vertical alignment around computer science with a PK-12 approach, the division hopes to see an increase in the number of students participating in high school computer science programs, such as the existing STAT Academy, and the soon to be launched Cybersecurity Dual Enrollment program.\r\nContact Information: Sandra Osborn, Director of Public and Community Relations, <a href="mailto:osbornpeterssk@staffordschools.net">osbornpeterssk@staffordschools.net</a>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Washington County Public Schools: Camp Connections 2021</strong>\r\nMission Statement - The Camp Connections Project strives to precipitate student-centered change in public education. We are committed to reinventing public education in Southwest Virginia; to adapt the system of public education to more fully meet the social, emotional, and academic needs of young people. Through collaborative leadership and deliberate instructional design, Camp Connections creates an interdisciplinary curriculum of inquiry-based instruction that integrates social and emotional learning (SEL) into academic content. The design and execution of the project reflect the organic nature of whole-person education - a process anchored in connections. Students connect to education, to each other, to their community, and most importantly, to themselves. Camp Connections empowers classroom teachers and students to not only take the next steps in education but to become the next steps in education.\r\nContact Information: Eric Hoffman, Classroom Teacher and Co-Creator of Camp Connections 2021, <a href="mailto:ehoffman@wcs.k12.va.us">ehoffman@wcs.k12.va.us</a>, (276) 698-6224\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Waynesboro City Public Schools: Outstanding Strive Toward Literacy: Kate Collins Middle School Book Vending Machine</strong>\r\nKate Collins Middle School (KCMS) Media Specialist, Karen Sellers and Teacher Erin Hagedorn recently partnered together to provide middle school students with a unique opportunity to access books. Through a Donors Choose Grant in cooperation with Sonic Drive-In, Mrs. Hagedorn and Mrs. Sellers acquired an Inchy the Bookworm Book Vending Machine. At KCMS, students have the opportunity to earn tickets in every classroom for being respectful, responsible and involved. Students with a high number of tickets are then granted a Golden Token, which can be used in the book vending machine to choose a book that they can keep. At the December Waynesboro Public Schools School Board meeting, Mrs. Sellers and Mrs. Hagedorn shared a presentation about the book vending machine and stated, “At KCMS we recognize the importance of reading, not only for educational growth, but personal growth as well. Allowing all of our students the opportunity to ‘purchase’ a book of their own, and of their own choosing, encourages them to not only read but to continue to seek out other books in the future.” So far, over 50 KCMS students have been awarded free books. Inside the vending machine the students will find a variety of books at different reading levels. The vending machine also includes a diverse selection of both fiction and non-fiction books. To purchase books, Sellers and Hagedorn used grant money from The Charitable Grant Foundation and the Dollar General Foundation.\r\nContact Information: Tim Teachey, Executive Director of Instruction, <a href="mailto:tteachey@waynesboro.k12.va.us">tteachey@waynesboro.k12.va.us</a>, 540-946-4600\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Waynesboro City Public Schools: Flexible School Schedules: Schools in Waynesboro Make Schedule Changes to Help Students During Pandemic</strong>\r\nWhen Westwood Hills Elementary school started looking into ways to address the many issues the pandemic caused, they turned to their students for input. Students at Westwood Hills were asked to be consultants and interviewed about their experiences at Westwood. This collaboration with students paved the way for a set time in the school day called “What I Need” (WIN) time. WIN time is used at Westwood Hills to meet the diverse needs of students, which have definitely heightened since the pandemic. This time helps teachers focus on students and helps students learn and practice skills not taught in the traditional classroom setting. In addition, students receive extra academic support where needed. The thirty minute block of time takes place daily. Activities range from mindful activities such as yoga, to targeted academic interventions for students. Teachers use grade level meeting time to determine where the needs are and how to best use WIN time. Waynesboro High School added a similar structure to help address learning loss due to COVID called Flex Block. The first priority of this one hour block of time is to give students an opportunity to recover credits they may need toward graduation. Flex Block is also used as a time to help ninth graders acclimate to the high school environment. In addition this time provides an opportunity to introduce new electives and offer content-specific study halls.\r\nContact Information: Tim Teachey, Executive Director of Instruction, <a href="mailto:tteachey@waynesboro.k12.va.us">tteachey@waynesboro.k12.va.us</a>, 540-946-4600\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Waynesboro City Public Schools: Waynesboro Back to School Bash</strong>\r\nWaynesboro City Schools hosted its first annual Back to School Bash event. The vision of the event was to remove barriers for students and families that make the start of a new school year stressful. At the event, there were opportunities for students to receive haircuts from local stylists and healthcare providers were available to provide school physicals and immunizations. Families were able to access forms to request for assistance for school supplies, clothing or other medical needs. In addition, healthy fruits and vegetables were available, numerous community resources, and fun and games for students of all ages. This event provided Waynesboro City Public School students with the opportunity to have a positive start to the school year. The Back to School Bash was held on two different dates and and was a huge success with the help of over 100 staff and community volunteers. Waynesboro Public Schools hosted over 600 participants. During the event, numerous COVID-19 vaccines were given and over 250 haircuts and styles provided for WPS students.\r\nContact Information: Ryan Barber, Assistant Superintendent, <a href="mailto:rbarber@waynesboro.k12.va.us">rbarber@waynesboro.k12.va.us</a>, 540-946-4600\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools: AAC Communication Boards - Everyone Deserves A Voice!</strong>\r\nIn collaboration with the WJCC Special Education department, Playground Communication Stations were created in hopes of giving students an ability to express themselves with friends, teachers, and others, all while feeling included. By having this on our playgrounds, we can offer many opportunities for communication, awareness, inclusion, and acceptance. These district-wide playground communication boards allow staff to point to symbols to help students understand directions and to model appropriate language. It allows students who are feeling frustrated to use symbols or words to express their feelings to staff and peers, and, therefore, likely avoid maladaptive behaviors. It also encourages inclusivity by showing students different ways to communicate with their fellow peers. This project has been implemented at each elementary school in WJCC, with Communication Stations on the playgrounds, hallways, and cafeterias to maximize expressive and receptive language globally, and will also be featured in our town’s parks and recreation locations!\r\nContact Information: Adam Brown, Director of Special Education, <a href="mailto:adam.brown@wjccschools.org">adam.brown@wjccschools.org</a>, 757-603-6464\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>York County: L.E.A.D. Program</strong>\r\nThe L.E.A.D. Program aims to recruit, support, and retain high quality leaders. This cohort program offers professional development and mentoring support through hands-on learning experiences using the Leadership Challenge© framework. Participants will engage in monthly learning sessions, network, and collaborate with cohort members, learn from guest speakers, and complete a personal project during the program. Many of the previous participants in the LEAD program have been promoted and they utilize skills acquired from this program in-turn cultivating stronger leadership.\r\nContact Information: Dr. David Reitz, Director of Leadership and Accountability, <a href="mailto:dreitz@ycsd.york.va.us">dreitz@ycsd.york.va.us</a>, 757 898-0450\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>York County School Division: Middle School Virtual Career Fair and Expo</strong>\r\nA priority at York County School Division is student career readiness. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the traditional in-person career fair held during previous years was not possible. Instead of cancelling the event, YCSD division and school staff moved to a virtual format to replicate the in-person event. The shift to virtual turned out to be a big success! Over 1,100 students participated in the Virtual Career Fair and Expo. Students engaged in activities such as interest surveys, virtual tours, and career videos. The career fair provided information about job opportunities from local companies and military representatives. Students heard about a “day in the life” of a career from our EngagedIN YCSD community partners. Finally, students learned about career pathways and clusters available at the middle and high schools from YCSD career coaches. Student feedback was positive and YCSD plans to continue to use virtual options to highlight career opportunities.\r\nContact Information: Robert Sherlock, Associate Director of Educational Technology and Innovation, <a href="mailto:rsherlock@ycsd.york.va.us">rsherlock@ycsd.york.va.us</a>, 757-898-0409\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<strong>York County School Division: Autism Services Improvement Team</strong>\r\nThe Autism Services Improvement Team (ASIT), is a multi-disciplinary team that assesses, implements, and monitors services for students with autism in the York County School Division’s (YCSD). ASIT’s purpose is to foster collaboration between highly skilled providers of comprehensive services for students with autism, including division and building administrators, speech pathologists, and occupational therapists. Along with other successful projects, the team developed a yearlong Evidence Based Practices (EBP) Academy. ASIT has trained more than ninety general and special education teachers on EBPs and effective implementation in the classroom. The ASIT team developed and implemented an instructional coaching model that has recently been adopted division-wide. They systematized training for staff on various assessments and curriculum, facilitated division-wide professional learning communities, and created an evidenced based practices manual. The strategies established by the ASIT team embedded sustainable and meaningful support for our students with autism.\r\nContact Information: Christy Morgan, Associate Director of Student Services, <a href="mailto:cmorgan@ycsd.york.va.us">cmorgan@ycsd.york.va.us</a>, 1-757-898-0477', 'Showcases for Success', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'showcases-for-success', '', '', '2023-02-02 16:26:24', '2023-02-02 21:26:24', '', 1802, 'https://www.vsba.org/?page_id=3142', 0, 'page', '', 0);
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Prevention and thorough investigations are the best ways to…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://roanoke.com/business/local/grant-to-help-roanoke-expand-covid-19-education-outreach/article_4f256f04-5a99-11eb-bb79-8bb42a1c722a.html">Grant to help Roanoke expand COVID-19 education outreach\r\n</a>Roanoke will receive about $50,000 of emergency money from the state to keep residents informed about COVID-19 testing and vaccinations. The Roanoke City Council accepted the money Tuesday from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management and approved…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://roanoke.com/news/local/education/mitigation-strategies-against-covid-19-in-roanoke-county-schools-working-officials-say/article_47ae3228-5aa9-11eb-84da-971fd1db67fe.html#tracking-source=home-the-latest">Mitigation strategies against COVID-19 in Roanoke County schools working, officials say\r\n</a>The percentage of students and staff who have tested positive for COVID-19 in Roanoke County Public Schools remains in the single digits, according to division officials. Approximately 4% of in-person students and 6% of staff have tested positive for the virus, Executive Director…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.rappnews.com/news/coronavirus/apparent-covid-19-outbreak-at-rchs-leads-to-distance-learning-elementary-school-not-impacted/article_97a52e28-592b-11eb-a749-cb698a4ccde3.html">Apparent COVID-19 outbreak at Rappahannock County High School leads to distance learning\r\n</a>News sent to the homes of high school students this evening from Rappahannock County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shannon Grimsley is not what parents and guardians wanted to hear: “We are switching RCHS to distance learning on Tuesday, January 19 in order to…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.princewilliamtimes.com/news/prince-william-middle-school-teacher-placed-on-leave-after-telling-students-he-attended-u-s/article_3cab8f10-5a5e-11eb-a99a-a713da3ba456.html">Prince William middle school teacher placed on leave after telling students he attended U.S. Capitol protest\r\n</a>A teacher at Fred Lynn Middle School in Woodbridge has been placed on leave after appearing to tell his students during a Zoom class last week that he was present at the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. A student in the class took a video of the teacher, Benjamin Plummer, talking…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://newsadvance.com/community/new_era_progress/news/amherst-schools-at-home-learning-week-set-to-begin-feb-8/article_043b867b-060f-54d3-bb0c-55ea77f73d5a.html">Amherst schools at-home learning week set to begin Feb. 8\r\n</a>Amherst County’s public schools will observe an at-home learning week before the start of the division’s second semester in mid-February. The Amherst County School Board voted 6-1 during its Jan. 14 meeting, with member Ginger Burg opposed, to approve the measure…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.henricocitizen.com/articles/hcps-offers-series-of-family-workshops/">HCPS offers series of family workshops\r\n</a>The winter edition of Henrico County Public Schools’ Bridge Builders Academy workshop series will debut Jan. 19. The series is designed to help foster connections among families, the community and the school division. It kicks off this series with “Parenting with Adverse…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.gazettejournal.net/mathews-teacher-pleads-against-staff-reductions/">Mathews teacher pleads against staff reductions\r\n</a>On the same night that the Mathews School Board moved ahead with its proposed budget that includes plans for the eventual consolidation of the county’s elementary and middle schools, the board heard an impassioned plea to reconsider moving ahead with consolidation and any...\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.gazettejournal.net/sen-kaine-discusses-legacy-of-mlk-with-ghs-students/">Sen. Kaine discusses legacy of MLK with GHS students\r\n</a>Sen. Tim Kaine paid homage to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Friday morning by discussing the civil rights leader with students of Gloucester High School social studies teacher Dianne Carter De Mayo. Included among the students attending virtually were several members of the…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.loudountimes.com/news/pbs-newshour-honors-two-dominion-high-school-student-journalists/article_cdb79b34-5a8b-11eb-ad60-23e1957665f5.html">PBS NewsHour honors two Dominion High School student journalists\r\n</a>Two student journalists from Sterling’s Dominion High School, senior Kevin Myers and 2020 graduate Morgan Fischer, landed on a PBS NewsHour list of 20 up-and-coming storytellers under 20 years old, according to Loudoun County Public Schools. 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Charles City Superintendent of…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://newsadvance.com/sports/high-school/forced-to-ensure-sparsely-populated-gyms-nelson-filling-stands-with-2d-fans/article_95d3ca9a-60af-53b0-a390-b531be3b2c69.html#tracking-source=home-top-story-1">Forced to ensure sparsely populated gyms, Nelson filling stands with 2D fans\r\n</a>Gyms are nearly empty. Teams, their coaches, officials and gameday workers are the only ones allowed through the doors for the 32-minute contests. 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The theme — 115 Years of Providing Leadership Advocacy and Support<em> </em>— reflects the partnership of the Virginia School Boards Association with local school board members as they serve their local divisions and advocate for public education with local, state, and federal leaders on behalf of all students.\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Feb-Title-IX-Workshop-Brochure-1.pdf">February 17, 2021, VSBA Title IX Best Practices in Training &amp; Compliance\r\n</a>With claims of sexual harassment and sexual misconduct hitting newsstands everywhere, Title IX coordinators and other senior staff need to be confident in their knowledge and enforcement of their divisions’ policies. 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(3991, 5, '2021-02-02 12:35:45', '2021-02-02 17:35:45', '<strong>Action Alert: Oppose SB 1303 (Dunnavant)</strong>\n\nSB 1303 (Dunnavant) would require every school board to offer both in-person and virtual instruction to every student. This bill is not limited to the current pandemic, so if it passes this will be a permanent mandate on all school boards. <strong>VSBA believes that local school boards – not the General Assembly – are in the best position to determine when and how to reopen their schools in their communities and to decide what services to provide in-person or virtually.</strong> Please contact your Senator today and urge him or her to VOTE NO on SB 1303.\n\nVSBA asks that you <a href="https://u3352875.ct.sendgrid.net/ss/c/qiFDLNv_nH48tAE0aRgYb9SlBy4Mp8aSjG19Fa4mxaIDz9XOxC70Pw4Etcqi4yL-9kH-nJHUYClObMdFdA_C6A/392/SeFBUSPSQQS0v-0lfLtHyg/h0/5Cv1XX1nGh-EBNYuBhz0kov5C-IEjyD60VKA9k9h5_I">contact your </a><u>Senator</u> and urge them to Oppose <strong>Senate Bill 1303 (Dunnavant)</strong>.\n\n<a href="https://u3352875.ct.sendgrid.net/ss/c/qiFDLNv_nH48tAE0aRgYb9SlBy4Mp8aSjG19Fa4mxaIDz9XOxC70Pw4Etcqi4yL-9kH-nJHUYClObMdFdA_C6A/392/SeFBUSPSQQS0v-0lfLtHyg/h1/Nhvv2p0mJ32qe5YckX2LVSA1LeC2zHaYSkOihm5RaYA">Click here</a> to find your Senator!\n\n&nbsp;', 'Action Alert: Oppose SB 1303 (Dunnavant)', '', 'draft', 'closed', 'closed', '', '', '', '', '2022-01-03 09:19:57', '2022-01-03 14:19:57', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?p=3991', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3998, 5, '2021-02-03 05:00:01', '2021-02-03 10:00:01', '<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Feb-Title-IX-Workshop-Brochure-1.pdf">February 17, 2021, VSBA Title IX Best Practices in Training &amp; Compliance\r\n</a>With claims of sexual harassment and sexual misconduct hitting newsstands everywhere, Title IX coordinators and other senior staff need to be confident in their knowledge and enforcement of their divisions’ policies. Prevention and thorough investigations are the best ways to…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/March-Hot-Topic-Brochure.pdf">March 17, 2021, VSBA March Hot Topic</a>\r\nJoin us as we gather virtually for an informative and important conference. This conference will be focusing specifically on multiple hot topics in education. 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The move is expected to cost an extra $8 million and would see students shift…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.pilotonline.com/news/education/vp-nw-virginia-beach-schools-reopening-20210201-ohhkkpid7jghncxk4m7tpzsf4y-story.html">First group of Virginia Beach students to return — again — for in-person classes Tuesday\r\n</a>Thousands of young Virginia Beach students will return to brick-and-mortar classrooms Tuesday for the first time in roughly two months, marking the latest “first day” in a year where public schooling has been severely disrupted by the pandemic. The return of some students…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2021/02/03/roanoke-county-high-school-senior-fulfills-her-dream-by-becoming-a-volunteer-emt/">Roanoke County high school senior fulfills her dream by becoming a volunteer EMT\r\n</a>Ashley Patterson is not your average teenage girl. 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For the past few years, school leaders have been appealing to the General…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/virginia-young-dems-teen-republicans/2021/01/31/21e54dca-6228-11eb-9061-07abcc1f9229_story.html">Virginia set to pass historic bill giving students time off to protest — because teen Republicans and Democrats teamed up to demand it\r\n</a>When Virginia’s largest school district began allowing students time off to protest in 2019, the backlash was swift and partisan: Conservative critics denounced Fairfax County Public Schools for coddling its too liberal, too sensitive youths and predicted kids would abuse the policy to…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://apnews.com/article/science-race-and-ethnicity-lawsuits-virginia-hispanics-37aba9ed95c796faf7085396c8b11b2a">Judge declines to halt elite school’s admissions changes\r\n</a>A judge on Tuesday refused to issue an injunction to stop an elite northern Virginia high school from changing its admissions policies. Fairfax County Public Schools is overhauling the admissions process at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, which…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.smithfieldtimes.com/2021/02/02/iw-schools-agree-to-boost-transparency/">IW schools agree to boost transparency\r\n</a>Isle of Wight’s School Board has agreed to a legal consent order that ends two civil lawsuits alleging violations of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The lawsuits, filed in late 2020 by Virginia Beach-based attorney Kevin Martingayle with the firm Bischoff Martingayle on behalf…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://theroanokestar.com/2021/02/02/va-department-of-education-releases-new-proposals-changing-how-school-systems-personnel-handle-gender-issues/">VA Department of Education Releases New Proposals Changing How School Systems / Personnel Handle Gender Issues\r\n</a>Did you know that the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has released proposals changing how school systems and personnel handle issues of gender? The far-reaching proposals affect language, school records, parental involvement, dress codes, bathrooms…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://roanoke.com/news/local/education/full-day-in-person-learning-option-being-recommended-in-montgomery-county/article_9d165890-6633-11eb-aa55-6b22e1c11768.html">Full day, in-person learning option being recommended in Montgomery County\r\n</a>The Montgomery County Public Schools administration is recommending the district move to a level of instruction that would allow students to return to full day, in-person classes. The recommendation was presented to the county School Board during a virtual meeting Tuesday…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wavy.com/news/virginia/richmond/virginia-teacher-uses-bowties-to-share-history-and-teach-life-lessons/">Virginia teacher uses bowties to share history and teach life lessons\r\n</a>Bowtie Tuesday is not only in Hampton Roads. It’s now in Richmond. And it’s more than a fashion statement. 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Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools announced on Tuesday that it is allowing high school students to participate in varsity…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://richmond.com/community/mechanicsville-local/news/public-input-on-school-budget-mostly-supportive/article_53a2df36-6579-11eb-acd3-33ad102d41f0.html">Public input on school budget mostly supportive\r\n</a>Hanover County School Board members held their second public hearing regarding the proposed FY2022 budget. Since the first public hearing took place before Dr. Michael Gill announced details of the proposed spending plan last week, this week’s hearing provided an…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://heraldcourier.com/news/bristol-virginia-school-board-briefed-on-potential-elementary-school-alternative-sites/article_98f69c7b-a66f-5232-9274-5624fc3b91f3.html">Bristol Virginia School Board briefed on potential elementary school alternative sites\r\n</a>Bristol, Virginia school officials resumed discussions Monday about a new elementary school, including data about some potential new sites. Feb. 3 marks one year since the School Board voted to postpone its plans to build a new school adjacent to Van Pelt Elementary. 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Spanberger received more than $27,000 in contributions…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://loudounnow.com/2021/02/03/loudoun-school-board-approves-return-to-classrooms/">Loudoun School Board Approves Return to Classrooms\r\n</a>The School Board on Tuesday night approved a plan to relaunch hybrid in-person learning, bringing back elementary school students by Feb. 16 and expanding the program to middle and high school students by March 3. The action came after state and federal authorities in recent…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://hburgcitizen.com/2021/02/03/board-approves-younger-students-return-to-school-as-early-as-march/">Board approves younger students’ return to school as early as March\r\n</a>Preschoolers through 2nd grade students — as well as 6th graders — could be back in classrooms as soon as March 22, as the Harrisonburg School Board voted unanimously in Tuesday’s meeting to approve a revised reopening plan. Superintendent Michael Richards…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/news/vsba-launches-school-board-u/">VSBA School Board U</a>\r\nSchool Board U is an area of the VSBA website filled with learning opportunities for school board members to explore important topics related to your service on the school board. Complete certain courses and earn a certificate for your hard work. For more information visit the member section of the VSBA website. School board members and division staff, please check your email to find the log in and password information or contact VSBA.', 'February 4, 2021', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'february-4-2021', '', '', '2021-02-03 20:45:28', '2021-02-04 01:45:28', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?p=4059', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(4107, 5, '2021-02-05 05:00:19', '2021-02-05 10:00:19', '<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Feb-Title-IX-Workshop-Brochure-1.pdf">February 17, 2021, VSBA Title IX Best Practices in Training &amp; Compliance\r\n</a>With claims of sexual harassment and sexual misconduct hitting newsstands everywhere, Title IX coordinators and other senior staff need to be confident in their knowledge and enforcement of their divisions’ policies. Prevention and thorough investigations are the best ways to…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/March-Hot-Topic-Brochure.pdf">March 17, 2021, VSBA March Hot Topic</a>\r\nJoin us as we gather virtually for an informative and important conference. This conference will be focusing specifically on multiple hot topics in education. You will hear from three leaders in public education throughout the event speaking on the topics of Race and Equity…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/fairfax-loudoun-reopening-plan/2021/02/03/c56dcd70-65b9-11eb-8c64-9595888caa15_story.html">Virginia’s largest school systems vow to reopen classrooms for all by March\r\n</a>Two of Virginia’s largest school systems have vowed to reopen classrooms for all students by mid-March, as pressure mounts from elected officials and irate parents — many facing their 11th month of virtual learning during the coronavirus pandemic — and evidence suggests that…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.pilotonline.com/news/education/dp-nw-senate-isle-of-wight-tax-20210203-bohxcbnvjzaflgl7vryvubqtju-story.html">Isle of Wight wants to raise sales tax to fund school construction. Virginia Senate says county can vote.\r\n</a>Isle of Wight could be the next county to raise its local sales tax to fund school construction as legislators continue to spar over how to fund desperately needed school projects. The Virginia Senate approved a bill Wednesday afternoon in a 31-8 vote to allow the county to raise the…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wdbj7.com/2021/02/04/governor-northam-indicates-school-may-run-into-summer/">Governor Northam indicates school may run into summer\r\n</a>Governor Ralph Northam told the Washington Post Thursday that summer school may be in the cards for at least some Virginia students this year, in an effort to help them catch up after months of often-virtual learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. He said he would announce…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/chesterfield-county/health-director-not-overly-alarmed-about-11-student-staff-cases-in-chesterfield-elementary-schools-parents-push-for-more-data/">Health director not ‘overly alarmed’ about 11 student, staff cases in Chesterfield elementary schools, parents push for more data\r\n</a>Within two days of elementary schools resuming live classes in Chesterfield, nearly a dozen elementary school students and staff have tested positive for COVID-19. According to Chesterfield County Public School’s online data, six elementary staff members and five…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.dnronline.com/dnronline/student-art-returns-to-oasis-for-first-friday/article_61894074-bf7a-5cb4-818d-70628adfeaf5.html">Student Art Returns To OASIS For First Friday\r\n</a>Every year, OASIS Fine Art and Craft dedicates its upper level gallery space to showcase the work of local art students for one month. But one week before news of the pandemic shut Virginia’s schools down, Broadway High School''s was the last student show to open at…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.nbc12.com/2021/02/04/henrico-school-board-votes-in-person-learning-plan/">Henrico school board makes decision on in-person learning plan\r\n</a>The Henrico County School Board has voted on a plan that will allow students to return to in-person learning. The board voted 4-1 in favor of students returning to the classroom; Brookland District board member Kristi Kinsella voted no. “I understand the toll this pandemic has had…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.localdvm.com/news/virginia/aps-welcomes-cte-students-back-to-the-classroom/">APS welcomes CTE students back to the classroom\r\n</a>On Wednesday, Arlington County Public Schools Career Center welcomed back their first cohort of students to return to in-person instruction twice a week. Career and Technical Education (CTE) students were phased in early for hybrid instruction because their studies…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://fcnp.com/2021/02/04/marshall-academy-holds-open-house-feb-4/">Marshall Academy Holds Open House Tonight\r\n</a>Marshall Academy, a governor’s STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) academy, will host its annual academy open house for prospective students on Thursday, Feb. 4, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. The virtual program includes an academy program overview from 6:30…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2021/02/05/bedford-county-school-board-votes-to-return-varsity-sports-after-losing-fall-season/">Bedford County School Board votes to return varsity sports after losing fall season\r\n</a>Bedford County student-athletes will finally be able to get back on the playing field soon. The school board voted to bring back varsity sports beginning with a make-up season for fall sports. This decision comes after the school board was split on whether or not to allow student…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://shoredailynews.com/headlines/accomack-school-board-presents-21-22-fiscal-budget-request/">Accomack School Board Presents 21-22 Fiscal Budget\r\n</a>The Accomack County School Board conducted a public hearing Tuesday night to consider the proposed budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year. The proposed budget of $55,796,298  is $3.9 million above the previous year’s budget. However, that figure includes additional state…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://newsadvance.com/news/local/education/a-wake-up-call-lynchburg-school-board-member-shares-covid-19-experience/article_dd3dadce-68da-5129-ad52-566299cbaff6.html">''A wake-up call'': Lynchburg school board member shares COVID-19 experience\r\n</a>When Lynchburg City School Board member Atul Gupta received his positive COVID-19 test result this week, he was frustrated. “I escaped it for almost 10 months, and when the vaccine was here, I got it,” Gupta said. “It’s heartbreaking, that you were almost there and got it right…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wfxrtv.com/news/local-news/new-river-valley-local-news/pulaski-county-schools-back-in-class-with-intentions-to-move-to-five-days-in-person/">Pulaski County Schools back in class with intentions to move to five days in-person\r\n</a>During the holiday season, Pulaski County Public Schools had transitioned to four days of in-person learning a week, with one day of virtual learning. 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The theme — 115 Years of Providing Leadership Advocacy and Support<em> </em>— reflects the partnership of the Virginia School Boards Association with local school board members as they serve their local divisions and advocate for public education with local, state, and federal leaders on behalf of all students.\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Feb-Title-IX-Workshop-Brochure-1.pdf">February 17, 2021, VSBA Title IX Best Practices in Training &amp; Compliance\r\n</a>With claims of sexual harassment and sexual misconduct hitting newsstands everywhere, Title IX coordinators and other senior staff need to be confident in their knowledge and enforcement of their divisions’ policies. 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Home health agencies say they need a big boost in Medicaid reimbursements to cover their…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/classroom-monitors-in-person-learning/2021/02/06/cbdb6e8e-66f8-11eb-8c64-9595888caa15_story.html">Pandemic learning takes another turn: Will teachers be in person in classrooms?\r\n</a>After nearly a year of online learning, parents in the Washington region were thrilled to hear announcements from public schools, some of them tumbling out rapid-fire in recent days, that in-person learning will resume next month for students who choose it. 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After the…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.winchesterstar.com/winchester_star/winchester-public-schools-budget-proposal-includes-6-pay-increase-for-staff/article_c4541abf-8f83-5194-a7e9-4f8324d67434.html#comments">Winchester Public Schools'' budget proposal includes 6% pay increase for staff\r\n</a>Winchester Public Schools Superintendent Jason Van Heukelum is seeking a 6% pay increase for all school division employees in his fiscal 2022 budget proposal. The salary hike would cost an extra $2.4 million to fund. "Obviously, salaries is the biggest issue," Van Heukelum said…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://thefranklinnewspost.com/news/education-equity-measure-advances-in-general-assembly/article_049b6c94-67f1-11eb-8502-a329b6af2a82.html">Education equity measure advances in General Assembly\r\n</a>Sen. Bill Stanley, R-Franklin County, and Del. 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Ralph Northam announced last week that schools should consider expanding their summer school programs. summer school programs. The governor said that school officials are noticing a decline in…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://richmond.com/news/local/education/chesterfield-middle-and-high-school-students-heading-back-march-9/article_3c73e413-8cce-581e-8467-e068f910f2ba.html">Chesterfield middle and high school students heading back March 9\r\n</a>All public Chesterfield middle and high school students have the opportunity to return to the classroom five days a week beginning March 9. The Chesterfield School Board unanimously voted Tuesday to bring the remaining students out of virtual learning and back into school…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2021/02/10/nearly-75-of-blacksburg-high-students-surveyed-said-they-do-not-want-100-in-person-learning/">Nearly 75% of Blacksburg high students surveyed said they do not want 100% in-person learning\r\n</a>Feeling left out of the school return conversation, two Blacksburg High School seniors collected their own data through an online survey. Looking for input, Lauren Collver and Molly McPherson asked students how they felt about leaving the hybrid learning model. After receiving nearly…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/longtime-tucker-teacher-helped-inspire-proposed-henrico-pay-raises">Longtime Tucker teacher helped inspire proposed Henrico pay raises\r\n</a>More than 10,000 Henrico County employees will receive pay raises if the Board of Supervisors approves Henrico County Manager John Vithoulkas'' extensive proposal. Vithoulkas announced on Tuesday night a $54 million plan that would provide at least 4.4 percent pay raises for…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/york-county/york-county-schools-provide-update-for-return-to-in-person-learning/">York County Schools provide update for return to in-person learning\r\n</a>York County Schools officials have provided an update regarding students’ return to in-person learning. Officials say YCSD is on track to meet Gov. Ralph Northam’s expectations to have Virginia students back into the classrooms by March 15. Between January 18 and February 5…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2021/02/09/facility-study-details-major-needs-at-multiple-schools/">Facility study details major needs at multiple schools\r\n</a>The results from the facility master plan for Suffolk Public Schools were not so much a surprise as they were a sizable reality check for the School Board and City Council to find the millions of dollars to pay for the options to repair or replace decaying, and in some cases, add onto…\r\n\r\n<a href="http://vsbalegislativeupdate.blogspot.com/">VSBA Legislative Update Blog</a>\r\nDuring the Virginia General Assembly session, VSBA lobbyists regularly provide updates via our legislative blog. In addition to the Legislative Blog, VSBA will also be filming quick video updates to keep you informed on what is happening throughout the year. 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(4225, 5, '2021-02-15 05:00:33', '2021-02-15 10:00:33', '<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiRScETFyPo&amp;feature=youtu.be">February is VSBA School Board Appreciation Month\r\n</a>Join VSBA President Janet Turner Giles in saluting the service of the almost 850 school board members in Virginia all February during School Board Appreciation Month. The theme — 115 Years of Providing Leadership Advocacy and Support<em> </em>— reflects the partnership of the Virginia School Boards Association with local school board members as they serve their local divisions and advocate for public education with local, state, and federal leaders on behalf of all students.\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Feb-Title-IX-Workshop-Brochure-1.pdf">February 17, 2021, VSBA Title IX Best Practices in Training &amp; Compliance\r\n</a>With claims of sexual harassment and sexual misconduct hitting newsstands everywhere, Title IX coordinators and other senior staff need to be confident in their knowledge and enforcement of their divisions’ policies. Prevention and thorough investigations are the best ways to…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wavy.com/news/virginia/richmond/teacher-raises-in-virginia-senate-budget-require-schools-to-offer-in-person-learning-by-this-summer/">Teacher raises in Virginia Senate budget require schools to offer in-person learning by this summer\r\n</a>A raise for teachers is on the table in the Virginia General Assembly but some lawmakers want to require schools to reopen first. The House and Senate introduced their spending plans earlier this week. Each chamber is expected to vote on their respective proposals on Friday, which…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://vpm.org/news/articles/20324/as-richmond-eyes-year-round-school-other-cities-share-past-experience">As Richmond Eyes Year-Round School, Other Cities Share Past Experience\r\n</a>Richmond Superintendent Jason Kamras is proposing that city schools operate year-round next year to help students impacted by virtual learning and the pandemic. Kamras’s vision is for the 2021-2022 school year to begin in person in August, and end in late June. It would include…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://wtop.com/prince-william-county/2021/02/manassas-students-may-head-back-to-classrooms-by-march/#:~:text=Most%20Manassas%20City%20Public%20Schools,return%20date%20of%20March%2015.">Manassas students may head back to classrooms by March\r\n</a>Most Manassas City Public Schools students could see the inside of their classrooms for the first time since last March next month, with the school board indicating support for a return date of March 15. Under the plan, which was discussed at last night’s board meeting and will be…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://dailyprogress.com/news/local/education/some-officials-question-equity-as-albemarle-schools-prepare-for-more-students-in-person/article_f2a8e8e2-6d93-11eb-9e03-eb4ed7d39c9d.html">Some officials question equity as Albemarle schools prepare for more students in-person\r\n</a>As Albemarle County Schools prepare to increase the number of students learning in person next month, some School Board members are worried about how the county will make learning equitable between students who are taking all of their classes online and those who are…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.fauquier.com/news/school-superintendent-four-day-in-person-school-will-require-relaxed-physical-distancing/article_36c5b96c-6d51-11eb-860b-dbab7b070136.html">School superintendent: Four-day in-person school will require relaxed physical distancing\r\n</a>When school buildings open back up on March 15 for four-day-a-week, in-person learning, students in pre-kindergarten to second grade will probably be sharing bus rides with more of their classmates -- two to a seat instead of one to a seat -- and social distancing rules may be…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.winchesterstar.com/winchester_star/wea-exploring-possibility-of-collective-bargaining/article_757ae9d9-0b7b-50cb-b480-0eb786a2de9f.html">WEA exploring possibility of collective bargaining\r\n</a>As of May 1, Virginia teachers and staff will have the ability to establish unions in their school districts. Public educators will be able to do so as a result of the General Assembly overturning a prohibition in 2020 that prevented collective bargaining in schools. Collective bargaining is a…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wusa9.com/article/sports/high-school/cheerleading-virginia-high-school-sports-athlete-executive-order/65-5d352196-6dbf-46b2-9eae-c6e32ddaf516">''Let’s not take away something else'' | Parents of high school sideline cheerleaders call for change in Virginia\r\n</a>Parents of sideline cheerleaders are pushing for their children to be allowed back for football games after an executive order from Governor Ralph Northam classified cheer squads as spectators and meant they will be required to be ticketed in order to gather. After being signed…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://richmond.com/news/national/cdc-strong-evidence-in-person-schooling-can-be-done-safely/article_3b946d6e-0e64-536f-89b3-e19ae4b6643b.html">CDC: Strong evidence in-person schooling can be done safely\r\n</a>The nation’s top public health agency said Friday that in-person schooling can resume safely with masks, social distancing and other strategies, and vaccination of teachers, while important, is not a prerequisite for reopening. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.emporiaindependentmessenger.com/news/article_cfb41616-6c64-11eb-b8f1-7763d579440f.html">Greensville County school board member under fire for Facebook posts apologizes at meeting\r\n</a>Greensville County School Board member Jason Rook apologized during the Board’s meeting Monday evening for posts he made and shared on his personal Facebook page. A number of citizens submitted public comments to the Board regarding Rook’s posts. In recent weeks…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/chesterfield-county/start-stepping-in-our-shoes-chesterfield-student-calls-for-representation-on-ccps-school-board/">‘Start stepping in our shoes’: Chesterfield student calls for representation on CCPS School Board\r\n</a>Secondary students in the Chesterfield County Public Schools (CCPS) system have been given the green light to join their elementary counterparts in returning to in-person instruction starting March 9. But for those families that choose to keep their children engaged in remote learning…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://martinsvillebulletin.com/news/local/education/martinsville-robotics-teams-sweep-competition/article_0c2cdd48-6d79-11eb-a678-e30737325fc4.html">Martinsville robotics teams sweep competition\r\n</a>Martinsville City Public Schools won three categories from among 19 robotics teams that competed recently in the FIRST LEGO League Southwest Regional Qualifying Tournament. 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(4256, 5, '2021-02-17 05:00:42', '2021-02-17 10:00:42', '<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/March-Hot-Topic-Brochure.pdf">March 17, 2021, VSBA March Hot Topic</a>\r\nJoin us as we gather virtually for an informative and important conference. This conference will be focusing specifically on multiple hot topics in education. You will hear from three leaders in public education throughout the event speaking on the topics of Race and Equity…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://richmond.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/general-assembly-passes-bill-to-move-all-spring-municipal-elections-to-november/article_a18ddf32-efa3-5a2a-bb6b-0c6c22230ec2.html">General Assembly passes bill to move all spring municipal elections to November\r\n</a>The Virginia General Assembly gave final passage Monday to a bill to move any municipal elections still held in the spring to November. Voting rights groups and residents in favor of the proposal said it would boost voter participation. 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In between online middle school classes, 14-year-old Alex Mather will be paying close attention to NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover, because he named it. “I’m…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wjhl.com/covid-19-keeping-schools-safe/washington-county-va-schools-moving-to-4-days-of-in-person-learning-feb-25/">Washington County, Va. Schools moving to 4 days of in-person learning Feb. 25\r\n</a>Washington County, Virginia Schools will move to four days of in-person learning for all grade levels beginning Thursday, Feb. 25. In-person learning will take place on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Wednesdays will be remote learning only. 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(4297, 5, '2021-02-18 05:00:03', '2021-02-18 10:00:03', '<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/March-Hot-Topic-Brochure.pdf">March 17, 2021, VSBA March Hot Topic</a>\r\nJoin us as we gather virtually for an informative and important conference. This conference will be focusing specifically on multiple hot topics in education. You will hear from three leaders in public education throughout the event speaking on the topics of Race and Equity…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wsls.com/sports/2021/02/17/up-to-250-spectators-will-be-able-to-watch-virginia-high-school-football-games-this-season/">Up to 250 spectators will be able to watch Virginia high school football games this season\r\n</a>Just before football season begins across Virginia, more people will now be able to watch these games in-person. Gov. 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As Superintendent Chuck Winkler laid out the different scenarios of raises, salary scale adjustments and step increases, Charles Rittenhouse (Cunningham) asked what…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.pilotonline.com/news/education/vp-nk-school-lunches-coronavirus-0221-20210216-ce6tvd3rrzb2nhkqkv7jbrawde-story.html">Norfolk Public Schools provides nutrition assistance to students amid pandemic\r\n</a>Feeding children who learn virtually from their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic has proved to be a major logistical challenge in many Hampton Roads communities. Norfolk is no exception. In the fall of 2020, Norfolk Public Schools received a $200,000 grant from No Kid…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.pilotonline.com/news/education/vp-nw-virginia-beach-collective-bargaining-20210217-c54uhwaoh5f3patskiquwxl2iq-story.html">Virginia Beach teachers’ association readies for collective bargaining push\r\n</a>The Virginia Beach Education Association, which represents nearly one-third of the division’s roughly 5,000 public school teachers, is starting its push for collective bargaining rights, setting up a possible fight with the administration and school board in the coming months. The effort…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.nbc12.com/2021/02/17/superintendent-plans-rps-be-fully-in-person-school-year/">Superintendent plans for RPS to be fully in-person during 2021-22 school year\r\n</a>Jason Kamras says the tentative plan for the 2021-22 school year is for Richmond Public Schools to be fully in-person and to maintain a virtual pathway for families to remain virtual. “I would agree with all of the board members how important it is that we recognize the…\r\n\r\n<a href="http://vsbalegislativeupdate.blogspot.com/">VSBA Legislative Update Blog</a>\r\nDuring the Virginia General Assembly session, VSBA lobbyists regularly provide updates via our legislative blog. In addition to the Legislative Blog, VSBA will also be filming quick video updates to keep you informed on what is happening throughout the year. Those videos, as available, will be posted on our Video Blog page.\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/news/vsba-launches-school-board-u/">VSBA School Board U</a>\r\nSchool Board U is an area of the VSBA website filled with learning opportunities for school board members to explore important topics related to your service on the school board. Complete certain courses and earn a certificate for your hard work. For more information visit the member section of the VSBA website. School board members and division staff, please check your email to find the log in and password information or contact VSBA.', 'February 18, 2021', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'february-18-2021', '', '', '2022-04-21 12:09:43', '2022-04-21 16:09:43', '', 0, 'https://www.vsba.org/?p=4297', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(4306, 5, '2021-02-19 05:00:01', '2021-02-19 10:00:01', '<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/March-Hot-Topic-Brochure.pdf">March 17, 2021, VSBA March Hot Topic</a>\r\nJoin us as we gather virtually for an informative and important conference. This conference will be focusing specifically on multiple hot topics in education. You will hear from three leaders in public education throughout the event speaking on the topics of Race and Equity…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.virginiamercury.com/2021/02/18/senators-kill-legislation-aimed-at-increasing-diversity-within-virginias-elite-public-high-schools/">Senators kill legislation aimed at increasing diversity within Virginia’s elite public high schools\r\n</a>A Senate committee voted Thursday to kill legislation aimed at expanding diversity in Virginia’s governor’s schools — a hot-button issue that’s sown debate at some of the state’s elite public institutions. Senate Majority Leader Dick Saslaw, D-Fairfax, made the motion to table the bill…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wusa9.com/article/sports/virginia-high-school-football-covid-19-vhsl-fall-sports/65-b40877b5-24a0-4c39-8703-3bd56650fda8">Gov. Northam to allow up to 250 people in stands for sporting events in Virginia\r\n</a>Gov. Ralph Northam will allow more people to attend sporting events in-person, in Virginia. 250 people, or spectators, are now allowed to be present at sporting venues in the state, according to the new information mandated from Northam during a news conference on Wednesday…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/chesapeake/chesapeake-schools-superintendent-to-serve-on-statewide-team-set-to-guide-in-reopening-and-recovery/">Chesapeake schools’ superintendent to serve on statewide team set to guide in reopening and recovery\r\n</a>School officials announced Wednesday that the Superintendent of Public Instruction James Lane has asked Chesapeake schools’ superintendent to join the Virginia LEARNS Workgroup. The group is designed to assess the needs of students and support schools as they provide…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://dailyprogress.com/community/greenenews/news/gcps-outlines-use-of-cares-act-funds/article_a65be972-7080-11eb-85a0-dbeb3d27e0ed.html">GCPS outlines use of CARES Act funds\r\n</a>Planning for the yearly budget is a complex process—made even more so this year due to added expenses and federal funding relief, both due to the coronavirus pandemic. At the school board meeting Jan. 13, Greene County Public Schools (GCPS) Superintendent Dr. Andrea…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.winchesterstar.com/winchester_star/city-planners-pleased-with-douglas-school-renovation-plans/article_d649bbb8-4e9c-5a6b-9b68-f9d1dfc9507b.html#tncms-source=login">City planners pleased with Douglas School renovation plans\r\n</a>The site plan for renovations at the former Douglas School on North Kent Street is expected to receive administrative approval within the next few weeks from the Winchester Planning Department. The city’s Planning Commission reviewed the site plan on Tuesday and, aside…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://roanoke.com/news/education/roanoke-county-fall-high-school-sports-teams-allowed-to-compete-out-of-county/article_19e592ce-7141-11eb-9cc2-9f46fee79add.html">Roanoke County fall high school sports teams allowed to compete out of county\r\n</a>Roanoke County middle and high school fall sports teams are allowed to schedule games outside the county, the school board voted Wednesday morning, revising a previous decision that only allowed in-county competitions. The board’s audible to allow a district schedule…\r\n\r\n<a href="http://bristowbeat.com/education/prince-william-school-board-confirms-school-return-dates/">Prince William School Board Confirms School Return Dates\r\n</a>The Prince William County School Board voted 6-3, Thursday morning, to adhere to its Return to School (Building) plan proposed on Jan. 12, thereby, over-riding objections by the superintendent. “This is essentially holding to the plan that we approved a month ago; this is…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.brunswicktimes-gazette.com/article_7002c4b0-7065-11eb-a6a3-97ac1dac6999.html">The Art and Practice of Being a School Board Chair\r\n</a>On Tuesday, February 2, Brunswick County School Board Vice-Chair, Dr. Elizabeth Burns, attended the Virginia School Boards Association Virtual Orientation for New Chairs/Vice-Chairs. “Having the chance to learn from experts in the education community and network with other…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wdbj7.com/2021/02/18/general-assembly-committee-tables-constitutional-amendment-targeting-educational-disparities/">General Assembly committee tables constitutional amendment targeting educational disparities</a>\r\nVirginia State Senator Bill Stanley (R-20) was angry Wednesday, after a House of Delegates committee tabled a constitutional amendment he proposed to address educational disparities across the Commonwealth. The Virginia constitution guarantees a public education for school…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/virginia/articles/2021-02-18/some-students-set-to-return-to-norfolk-public-schools">Some Students Set to Return to Norfolk Public Schools\r\n</a>Some students in Norfolk, Virginia, will be returning to the city''s public schools for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic closed them nearly a year ago. The Virginian-Pilot reports that Norfolk''s school board on Wednesday approved a plan to allow elementary school students to…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/shenandoah-county-schools-chief-announces-proposed-budget/article_feac57f1-450b-516c-a36b-9e42f04d74ed.html">Shenandoah County schools chief announces proposed budget\r\n</a>At Tuesday''s Shenandoah County School Board meeting, Superintendent Mark Johnston presented his proposed $85,290,988 budget for the fiscal year 2022. The budget includes a $73,756,931 operating budget, $4,272,527 for special budgets, $4,756,965 for capital…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wtkr.com/news/safely-at-school/grades-7-11-heading-back-to-in-person-learning-in-york-co">Grades 7-11 heading back to in person learning in York Co.\r\n</a>York County Schools are planning to bring back more students to in person learning beginning February 22. Co. Students in grades 7-11 will be returning in a hybrid model. Beginning Monday February 22, 11th grade students will return to school. These students will be followed by…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.kenbridgevictoriadispatch.com/2021/02/18/lcps-recognizes-school-board/">LCPS recognizes school board\r\n</a>Lunenburg County Public Schools (LCPS) joins 132 school divisions throughout the commonwealth to celebrate School Board Appreciation Month in February. The LCPS School Board was recognized with a meal donated by all four schools along with flowers, candy, and…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.fox5dc.com/news/virginia-schools-not-likely-to-meet-5-days-a-week-in-person-learning-goal">Virginia schools not likely to meet 5 days a week in-person learning goal\r\n</a>School districts across Virginia have no timeline on when students could return to in-person instruction five days a week. While most schools across northern Virginia started phasing in students for in-person instruction this week, FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis reports a Fairfax County…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wtkr.com/news/safely-at-school/suffolk-public-schools-superintendent-to-host-facebook-live-discussion-on-reopening-schools">Suffolk Public Schools'' Superintendent to host Facebook live discussion on reopening schools\r\n</a>Superintendent Dr. John B. Gordon III will host a Facebook Live discussion about the reopening of schools and answer questions from the community. 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(4321, 5, '2021-02-22 05:00:35', '2021-02-22 10:00:35', '<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/March-Hot-Topic-Brochure.pdf">March 17, 2021, VSBA March Hot Topic</a>\r\nJoin us as we gather virtually for an informative and important conference. This conference will be focusing specifically on multiple hot topics in education. You will hear from three leaders in public education throughout the event speaking on the topics of Race and Equity…\r\n\r\n<a href="http://vsbalegislativeupdate.blogspot.com/">VSBA Legislative Update Blog</a>\r\nDuring the Virginia General Assembly session, VSBA lobbyists regularly provide updates via our legislative blog. In addition to the Legislative Blog, VSBA will also be filming quick video updates to keep you informed on what is happening throughout the year. Those videos, as available, will be posted on our Video Blog page.\r\n\r\n<a href="https://dailyprogress.com/sports/excitement-and-uncertainty-central-virginia-prepares-to-embark-on-a-high-school-football-season-like/article_ff6db1cc-72dc-11eb-948e-ef637e481b04.html">Excitement and uncertainty: Central Virginia prepares to embark on a high school football season like no other\r\n</a>In a normal year, Logan Barbour would be gearing up for postseason play with the William Monroe boys basketball team right now. But this is no normal year. Next week, Barbour, along with thousands of other high school athletes throughout Virginia, will strap on shoulder pads…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.nationalreview.com/news/email-records-revealed-how-teachers-unions-are-fighting-to-keep-virginia-schools-shuttered/">Email Records Revealed: How Teachers Unions Are Fighting to Keep Virginia Schools Shuttered\r\n</a>For months, Virginia teachers unions have peddled fear: Reopening public schools for in-person learning was and is too dangerous. They’ve advocated delaying reopening schools until all teachers – and possibly all students – received a COVID-19 vaccine. In January, a…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://vpm.org/news/articles/20515/covid-19-didnt-cause-teacher-shortage-but-it-sure-didnt-help">COVID-19 Didn’t Cause Teacher Shortage: But It Sure Didn’t Help\r\n</a>For former fifth grade teacher Brandy Samberg, the coronavirus pandemic wasn’t the root cause of her decision to leave the teaching profession after six years, but it did help push her out the door. “I left in the long run because of COVID,” Samberg says. “Just with concerns of my own…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.dailypress.com/virginiagazette/va-vg-wjccsports-20210218-yjb35xpbbndcbnmyep7wrqeu4e-story.html">Williamsburg-James City County schools face backlash over decision to bar spectators from sporting events\r\n</a>Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools is facing backlash over its decision to bar spectators from school sports events. At least three members of the School Board raised concerns about the policy at Tuesday’s meeting, while more than 10 members of the public…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://richmond.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/northam-urges-raises-of-5-for-teachers-3-5-for-state-workers/article_9cd97ae9-5ceb-5fee-a981-abd66d053070.html#tracking-source=home-top-story">Northam urges raises of 5% for teachers, 3.5% for state workers\r\n</a>Gov. Ralph Northam is urging state budget negotiators to use additional revenues to raise pay for teachers by 5% and state employees and state-supported local employees by 3.5% In a letter Friday to newly appointed members of a conference committee to negotiate changes to…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://apnews.com/article/gavin-grimm-discrimination-virginia-gender-identity-us-supreme-court-68f298068a572f1faeb610a7e42c37c2">School board asks high court to review transgender policy\r\n</a>A school board in Virginia is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review its transgender bathroom ban after rulings by lower courts that the policy is unconstitutional and had discriminated against former student Gavin Grimm. The Gloucester County School Board filed a petition before the…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.dailypress.com/news/education/dp-nw-hampton-school-reopening-20210218-5nyoonrg5vhdhbiq27dl7xlgsm-story.html">Hampton schools, with rest of Peninsula, to have all grades back by March 15\r\n</a>Students in all grades could return to classrooms by mid-March under a plan presented Wednesday to the Hampton School Board. With Hampton’s announcement, every Peninsula school division plans to offer in-person classes for students from pre-K to 12th grade by…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.loudountimes.com/news/loudoun-schools-agree-to-racial-reforms-after-state-probe/article_b3ac0f24-263b-5187-b16b-4863400dfc64.html">Loudoun schools agree to racial reforms after state probe\r\n</a>Loudoun County Public Schools have agreed to a series of reforms following an investigation by the Virginia Attorney General''s Office into racial discrimination in the admissions policies at an elite magnet school. The agreement announced Thursday by Attorney General Mark Herring…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.insidenova.com/headlines/prince-william-county-sets-return-to-classes-over-next-two-weeks/article_6cbe8da6-71a6-11eb-aef8-5b005d5134bb.html">Prince William County sets return to classes over next two weeks\r\n</a>The Prince William County School Board voted early Thursday morning to stick to its original plan for all students who have selected hybrid learning to return to classes beginning next week. In doing so, the board rejected a proposal from Superintendent Steve Walts to bring some of…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.foxnews.com/politics/virginia-gop-pete-snyder-leading-openourschools-campaign-covid-19">Virginia GOP gubernatorial candidate Pete Snyder leading #OpenOurSchools campaign\r\n</a>Virginia Republican gubernatorial candidate Pete Snyder says he is "leading the charge" and setting the agenda in the state’s governor race to "#OpenOurSchools" amid the coronavirus pandemic. During an exclusive interview with Fox News, Snyder laid out his plan to get…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://wcyb.com/news/local/school-equity-bill-in-virginia-killed-swva-lawmakers-left-frustrated">School equity bill in Virginia killed; SW VA lawmakers left frustrated\r\n</a>News 5 heard back from Del. Sickles late Thursday afternoon. In a call with us, he stood by the statements he made Wednesday. Sickles pointed us to a list of counties. Some have comparable median incomes as Lee; those of which, have passed referendums to raise taxes…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://richmond.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/va-house-slows-down-bill-that-would-allow-dominion-to-profit-off-electric-school-bus/article_edc69a16-5c2c-51c9-9733-8618d768106b.html">Va. House slows down bill that would allow Dominion to profit off electric school bus program\r\n</a>Democrats and environmental groups want Virginia to transition from diesel to electric school buses to improve children’s health and protect the environment. There are options for how to do that. One is a program run by Dominion Energy that would allow the utility to charge…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-ArgdD9lUqu2br3LXjHv4xBWudd4WAv-/view">Broadway High Grad’s Art Gets Exclusive Honor\r\n</a>While the world was shutting down last March due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, Taylor Moorman was wrapping up her public school experience and looking to college. The Broadway High School graduate, Class of 2020, was finishing up her advanced placement art portfolio…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://roanoke.com/news/local/pulaski-county-outlines-equity-plan-for-students/article_46fa0bc8-7231-11eb-b4fd-c3a06a01f595.html">Pulaski County outlines equity plan for students\r\n</a>The Pulaski County school system has created an equity plan to address the inequalities certain groups of students face. The plan — discussed at multiple school board meetings since November — is the result of data outlining the discipline numbers of certain groups of…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/teachers-remote-in-person-simultaneously/2021/02/20/8f466ff8-6bb9-11eb-9ead-673168d5b874_story.html">More teachers are asked to double up, instructing kids at school and at home simultaneously\r\n</a>With third grade back in the building, Meghan Foster was teaching math one recent morning to two classes at once: 14 students who filled her classroom on Maryland’s Eastern Shore and another six children logging in from laptops at home. 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(4330, 5, '2021-02-23 05:00:52', '2021-02-23 10:00:52', '<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/March-Hot-Topic-Brochure.pdf">March 17, 2021, VSBA March Hot Topic</a>\r\nJoin us as we gather virtually for an informative and important conference. This conference will be focusing specifically on multiple hot topics in education. You will hear from three leaders in public education throughout the event speaking on the topics of Race and Equity…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/hf83gcp">Call for Proposals for Conference on Education: Deadline Friday, Feb. 26\r\n</a>The ever-popular Annual VSBA Conference on Education is taking proposals for the 2021 virtual event on July 20, 2021. Mini workshops are a fast-track way of learning. Workshop presenters make short, informative, fast-paced presentations while attendees viewing can ask questions and make connections within the chat box the entire time while your presentation is being streamed….\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.dailypress.com/news/education/dp-nw-school-house-bill-20210222-ldnij3vpr5gvfhudc3iqihe6xe-story.html">Bill requiring schools to open full-time in fall advances with bipartisan support\r\n</a>A bill requiring full-time in-person instruction next school year took another step Monday toward becoming law. The House Education Committee voted 17-3 to report the bill, an amended version of a one-sentence bill passed by the Senate earlier this month, to the full House of…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://newsadvance.com/news/local/education/lynchburg-area-school-divisions-look-at-increasing-summer-school-options/article_9952a361-1474-54d7-92f1-2c8b821ae815.html#tracking-source=home-top-story-1">Lynchburg-area school divisions look at increasing summer school options\r\n</a>School divisions in the Lynchburg area are exploring extended summer school opportunities for students who might be falling behind. With COVID-19 mitigation strategies in place, schools in the Lynchburg area have not been able to offer full-time in-person instruction to many…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://wset.com/news/local/pulaski-co-public-schools-speaks-out-against-gov-northams-spectator-limit">Pulaski Co. Public Schools speak out against Gov. Northam''s spectator limit\r\n</a>Pulaski County Public Schools shared a post on their Facebook page Sunday morning in response to Gov. Northam''s newly amended executive order. Gov. Northam held a press conference on Wednesday to discuss the amendments to the existing executive order. As of…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/henrico-schools-return-to-in-person-learning">Some Henrico students will return to in-person learning Monday\r\n</a>Some Henrico students in pre-K through second grade will have the option to return to school for in-person learning beginning Monday. 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The pay raise is included in school funding for fiscal year 2022. Chesterfield County Government officials…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/local/mycity/newport-news/newport-news-public-schools-giving-free-meals-to-students/291-f6ce1f6c-5c29-4baa-b8c5-52bef828d648">Newport News Public Schools giving free meals to students\r\n</a>Newport News Public Schools have started distributing free meals to their students as some kids start in-person learning while others are at home under virtual schooling. Starting Monday, the school division will give out meals twice a day at various locations throughout Newport…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2021/02/23/halifax-county-schools-return-to-in-person-learning/">Halifax County Schools return to in-person learning\r\n</a>Students in Halifax County returned to the classroom for the first time in nearly a year on Monday. 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Pre-K, kindergarten, and select pre-k through 12 students with disabilities who are served in self-contained environments will get the chance to…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wavy.com/news/education/back-to-school/franklin-city-school-board-approves-phase-in-plan-to-get-students-back-to-in-person-instruction-in-march/">Franklin City School Board approves phase-in plan to get students back to in-person instruction in March\r\n</a>The Franklin City School Board approved the revised phase-in plan to get students back into the classroom in March. The plan will have students on the hybrid learning plan coming back to in-person instruction on March 15. The board approved the decision at the February 18 meeting…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://newsadvance.com/news/local/education/bedford-county-public-schools-looks-to-dismantle-suspension-center-continue-behavioral-supports-at-base-schools/article_b7c367d8-9898-5f02-95cd-6d7fbf90a63f.html">Bedford County Public Schools looks to dismantle suspension center, continue behavioral supports at base schools\r\n</a>Bedford County Public Schools is working to improve behavioral and mental health support for its students by shifting services offered at the Alternative Education Center to the division''s base schools. In a presentation to the Bedford County School Board at its Thursday night meeting…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/chesapeake/chesapeake-parents-seeking-more-transparency-consistency-from-school-board/">Chesapeake parents seeking more transparency, consistency from school board\r\n</a>Parents of students in Chesapeake are asking for more transparency from the school board. 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(4345, 5, '2021-02-24 05:00:28', '2021-02-24 10:00:28', '<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/March-Hot-Topic-Brochure.pdf">March 17, 2021, VSBA March Hot Topic</a>\r\nJoin us as we gather virtually for an informative and important conference. This conference will be focusing specifically on multiple hot topics in education. You will hear from three leaders in public education throughout the event speaking on the topics of Race and Equity…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/hf83gcp">Call for Proposals for Conference on Education: Deadline Friday, Feb. 26\r\n</a>The ever-popular Annual VSBA Conference on Education is taking proposals for the 2021 virtual event on July 20, 2021. Mini workshops are a fast-track way of learning. 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The students, seventh through 12th graders, will return under the same hybrid approach previously used — in…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://richmond.com/news/local/ahead-of-budget-reveal-chesterfield-county-officials-pledge-more-money-for-schools-less-than-what/article_054fe9c6-7315-5e4c-a490-a18e802953bc.html">Ahead of budget reveal, Chesterfield County officials pledge more money for schools, less than what Superintendent requested\r\n</a>The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors on Monday pledged to dole out more money for the school system’s next fiscal year, but not enough to meet the needs of a spending plan built on teacher salary decompression. 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The bill now…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wric.com/news/politics/capitol-connection/new-virginia-school-reopening-bill-tightens-requirements/">New Virginia school-reopening bill tightens requirements\r\n</a>Virginia lawmakers have advanced a new version of bipartisan school-reopening legislation that would tighten the requirements for in-person instruction that districts must offer in the next school year. The lawmakers negotiating the bill said Monday that the aim of the latest version…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://dailyprogress.com/news/state-and-regional/state-reform-of-governors-schools-blocked-local-boards-act/article_92f9819a-f1ff-53e0-879d-59a83ef68470.html">State reform of Governor''s Schools blocked; local boards act\r\n</a>A push to increase the numbers of Black and Hispanic students at Virginia''s selective “Governor''s Schools” by changing admissions policies has failed, despite the support of Gov. Ralph Northam''s administration. 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(4383, 5, '2021-02-25 05:00:47', '2021-02-25 10:00:47', '<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/March-Hot-Topic-Brochure.pdf">March 17, 2021, VSBA March Hot Topic</a>\r\nJoin us as we gather virtually for an informative and important conference. This conference will be focusing specifically on multiple hot topics in education. You will hear from three leaders in public education throughout the event speaking on the topics of Race and Equity…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/hf83gcp">Call for Proposals for Conference on Education: <strong>Deadline Friday, Feb. 26</strong>\r\n</a>The ever-popular Annual VSBA Conference on Education is taking proposals for the 2021 virtual event on July 20, 2021. Mini workshops are a fast-track way of learning. Workshop presenters make short, informative, fast-paced presentations while attendees viewing can ask questions and make connections within the chat box the entire time while your presentation is being streamed….\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.winchesterstar.com/coronavirus/winchester-school-board-to-consider-expanding-in-person-learning/article_271a65b9-cab6-51c8-9ea8-bf0587e4e961.html">Winchester School Board to consider expanding in-person learning\r\n</a>Next month, the Winchester School Board will consider options to expand in-person learning to four or five days per week, according to Winchester Public Schools Superintendent Jason Van Heukelum. “Our first priority will be elementary school children, however our team is analyzing…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wtvr.com/rebound/state-of-education/how-virginia-lawmakers-are-pushing-to-get-students-back-in-the-classroom">How Virginia lawmakers are pushing to get students back in the classroom\r\n</a>Virginia public schools would be required to offer in-person instruction, with a preference towards five days per week by the fall under the latest “school reopening” proposal advanced by state lawmakers. The final details were crafted by a House Democrat and Senate Republican…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/education/state-reform-of-virginia-governors-schools-blocked/291-6eff03bc-11f5-418c-a5af-15901eafef27">State reform of Virginia Governor''s Schools blocked; local boards act\r\n</a>A push to increase the number of Black and Hispanic students admitted to the elite “Governor’s Schools” in Virginia has failed, despite the support of Gov. Ralph Northam’s administration. 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For those general…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.nbc12.com/2021/02/24/richmond-school-board-votes-approve-relief-funding/">Richmond School Board votes to approve relief funding\r\n</a>In a near-unanimous decision, the Richmond School Board voted 8-1 to approve the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) fund to receive $54 million to be used for FY22 and FY23. The board approved the funding with the following amendments…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2021/02/23/martinsville-schools-to-start-in-person-learning-for-some-students/">Martinsville schools to start in-person learning for some students\r\n</a>After months of virtual learning, Martinsville City Public Schools are planning to reopen their doors. 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In a presentation to the Bedford County School Board at its Thursday night meeting…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.pilotonline.com/news/education/vp-nw-virginia-beach-special-education-20210222-2kexcn3ofra5bl5vn6a76vqo2e-story.html">Roughly half of special education students in Virginia Beach have opted to remain virtual for the year\r\n</a>Thirty alarms sound off throughout a normal school day in Jillian Maclauchlan’s household as she tries to keep her second grader and kindergartner on schedule for their lessons. After nearly a year of virtual classes, Maclauchlan has gotten her kids’ routine — both in special education…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://richmond.com/community/mechanicsville-local/news/gill-reviews-details-of-hcps-budget-proposal/article_f8d72412-7609-11eb-ad80-8b2efc2f8c97.html">Gill reviews details of HCPS budget proposal\r\n</a>A day after the Hanover County School Board unanimously approved his proposed FY2022 budget, Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, presented the Hanover County Board of Supervisors with the details of the $215 million spending plan. Gill said this…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2021/02/24/montgomery-county-bringing-students-back-four-days-a-week-starting-next-month/">Montgomery County bringing students back four days a week starting next month\r\n</a>Students in Montgomery County schools will be back in the classroom four days a week starting in March. On Tuesday night, the school board approved moving to the next phase on a split vote, 4-3, after initially delaying the vote in a meeting that went until nearly 1 a.m. earlier this…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://roanoke.com/news/local/education/roanoke-school-board-seeks-feedback-from-parents-about-proposal-to-increase-in-person-learning/article_7037e57c-761a-11eb-8b04-2f7f6ba7a661.html">Roanoke School Board seeks feedback from parents about proposal to increase in-person learning\r\n</a>The Roanoke School Board still must decide whether elementary and designated secondary students can attend school in person four days per week beginning next month. After hearing a detailed proposal Tuesday, the school board unanimously decided to hold a special meeting…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.winchesterstar.com/winchester_star/clarke-schools-to-expand-in-person-learning-to-four-days-a-week-effort-will-be/article_9cdbbdff-c193-561a-9e37-0e0716d9bba2.html">Clarke schools to expand in-person learning to four days a week; effort will be phased in starting next month\r\n</a>As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Clarke County Public Schools (CCPS) will begin holding in-person classes four days a week in mid-March. If the pandemic eases enough, the school division intends to resume in-person instruction five days a week for the 2021-22 school year…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2021/02/23/halifax-county-schools-return-to-in-person-learning/">Halifax County Schools return to in-person learning\r\n</a>Students in Halifax County returned to the classroom for the first time in nearly a year on Monday. Students were originally supposed to return last week; however, weather and power outages caused schools to remain closed until Friday. Monday was the first-time Pre-K…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.vsba.org/news/vsba-launches-school-board-u/">VSBA School Board U</a>\r\nSchool Board U is an area of the VSBA website filled with learning opportunities for school board members to explore important topics related to your service on the school board. Complete certain courses and earn a certificate for your hard work. For more information visit the member section of the VSBA website. 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(4412, 5, '2021-02-26 05:00:10', '2021-02-26 10:00:10', '<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/March-Hot-Topic-Brochure.pdf">March 17, 2021, VSBA March Hot Topic</a>\r\nJoin us as we gather virtually for an informative and important conference. This conference will be focusing specifically on multiple hot topics in education. You will hear from three leaders in public education throughout the event speaking on the topics of Race and Equity…\r\n\r\n<strong>LAST CALL: </strong><a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/hf83gcp">Call for Proposals for Conference on Education: <strong>Deadline Friday, Feb. 26</strong>\r\n</a>The ever-popular Annual VSBA Conference on Education is taking proposals for the 2021 virtual event on July 20, 2021. Mini workshops are a fast-track way of learning. Workshop presenters make short, informative, fast-paced presentations while attendees viewing can ask questions and make connections within the chat box the entire time while your presentation is being streamed….\r\n\r\n<a href="https://loudounnow.com/2021/02/25/school-board-joins-equity-in-education-month/">School Board Joins Equity in Education Month\r\n</a>The Loudoun County School Board on Tuesday adopted a resolution proclaiming March as Equity in Education Month, joining a statewide initiative led by the Virginia School Board Association. The vote wasn’t unanimous. John Beatty (Catoctin), who previously was…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.pilotonline.com/news/education/dp-nw-house-in-person-school-20210224-llqhqvxmunewniifz4ivlrlp6a-story.html">House votes to require in-person school starting this summer\r\n</a>Virginia is on its way to setting a July 1 deadline for schools to start in-person learning. Gov. Ralph Northam has said that he expects, but won’t require, schools to open March 15. But a bill passed Wednesday by the House of Delegates would mandate schools open their doors by…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/barbara-johns-historical-marker/2021/02/24/be0cf788-72b4-11eb-b8a9-b9467510f0fe_story.html">A civil rights hero lacked a historical marker. Then a class of Virginia fourth-graders spoke up.\r\n</a>For years, Maura Keaney has sent fourth-graders on a scavenger hunt into the past, asking students to traverse Virginia with their families in search of historical markers. They get one point for finding a marker, 10 points for writing a summary of it and an extra 10 points if they…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.pilotonline.com/government/elections/vp-nw-at-large-elections-0225-20210224-bjfhsu4cefdxnjqeq6pts3aaaq-story.html">Virginia Beach’s Council, School Board elections could get overhaul as lawmakers send bill to Northam\r\n</a>Virginia lawmakers approved a bill Wednesday that would force Virginia Beach to change the way it elects local leaders. The legislation will now go to Gov. Ralph Northam for final approval. 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But Arlington athletes will not be among them. County…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.dailypress.com/virginiagazette/va-vg-schoolbudget-20210224-y4yfikhknnclrmployrln3iate-story.html">Williamsburg-James City County superintendent unveils school budget proposal, including 3% raise for teachers, school employees\r\n</a>Teachers and other school employees are in line for a 3% pay raise in the upcoming fiscal year amid evidence the pandemic has left teachers in short supply, Superintendent Olwen Herron told the Williamsburg-James City County School Board at a meeting last week. Herron has…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wvtf.org/post/lawmakers-still-need-balance-virginias-budget-where-will-teacher-raises-fit-work#stream/0">Lawmakers Still Need to Balance Virginia''s Budget; Where Will Teacher Raises Fit Into That Work?\r\n</a>Virginia’s legislative session is wrapping up, but one big piece is still missing: funding. Lawmakers are expected to reveal the budget they’ve agreed on today. Virginia has been playing catch up with teacher salaries. They got a 5% raise in 2019. Last year Governor…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://dailyprogress.com/community/greenenews/lifestyles/what-will-learning-look-like-after-the-pandemic-is-over/article_efa79cde-76c5-11eb-9082-b75c1c356951.html">What will learning look like after the pandemic is over?\r\n</a>When schools closed for two weeks last March 13, no one could have imagined the strange and unprecedented year ahead for education. Amazing educators and administrators have gone above and beyond to make the 2020-21 school year the best it can be despite the ongoing…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.whsv.com/2021/02/25/shenandoah-co-public-schools-to-open-kindergarten-registration-march-1/">Shenandoah Co. Public Schools to open Kindergarten registration March 1\r\n</a>Shenandoah County Public Schools has announced Kindergarten registration for the 2021-2022 school year will take place from March 1 to March 25. The school division says parents and guardians can register their child online between those dates. Computers and assistance will…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://wjla.com/news/local/fairfax-county-schools-new-religious-holiday-calendar?fbclid=IwAR3B1619XEcoFK74PuUGtK1NgC9P-kdfeJq6rAlDTmnxf22F5koeNakG5bY">Group pushes for recognition of minority religions in Fairfax County school calendar\r\n</a>Dinan Elsyad said it has been difficult balancing life as a Muslim and a Fairfax County student. “It’s honestly been really hard for me every single year when the holiday rolls around,” said Elsyad who is a senior at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. “I have…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.wtvr.com/building-better-minds/kerry-wynn-black-history-trivia?fbclid=IwAR3OjY9oYGcDODufksjux8Gem-r8rLHpVz6O5wdGiQzUWHlivWEYZvI55kk">Louisa football star returns home to teach Black history\r\n</a>Competition meets comprehension in Louisa. Which civil rights activist tried to spread peace through non-violent acts? How long did the Montgomery bus boycott last? What Richmond department store was the site of sit-ins by the Richmond 34? Those might be questions kids…\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.cbs19news.com/story/43413327/bill-aims-to-expand-broadband-access-for-low-income-students">Bill aims to expand broadband access for low-income students\r\n</a>The Virginia General Assembly passed legislation in an effort to expand broadband internet access to low-income students across the commonwealth. Senate Bill 1225, proposed by Sen. 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