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State Articles of Interest  Evolv-ing security measures: Spotsylvania adds weapons detection system to high school stadiums – Fredericksburg Free Press Staunton City Schools weighs in on potential raising of SOL cut scores – Rocktown Now Fairfax County becomes 1st Virginia school district to start using FBI background check program – WTOP News Alexandria schools clarify …

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State Articles of Interest  Arlington Public Schools launches new pilot program after parent push RCPS Leaders Report Early Success with New High School Cell Phone Policy — Parents, Teachers Weigh In COVID babies are now in kindergarten; how Norfolk Public Schools prepared for them | WAVY.com APS seeks to help more students earn college degrees …

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State Articles of Interest  Waynesboro educator’s participation in DOE program provides kits for other teachers ‘They met those high expectations:’ Va. educators praise improved test scores, attendance Henrico School Board to discuss results, expansion of new mental health program at Aug. 28 meeting Teacher Wellness Space Charlottesville May Bring Back SRO’s National Articles of Interest …

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State Articles of Interest  Chesterfield schools demonstrate new weapons scanners Survey finds gaps in use of top-tier teaching tools across Virginia Botetourt County Schools outline new random drug testing policy Campbell County Schools introduce AI and wellness program for new school year Amherst County schools to introduce AI regulations for new school year Smart Security: …

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This will be the last Member Update of the 2024-25 school year. We will return on August 11, 2025. Have a great summer! State Articles of Interest  ACPS announces new partnership with NOVA for Health Sciences Academy | ALXnow Youngkin issues executive order to combat antisemitism in Virginia schools RPS aims to get more licensed …

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State Articles of Interest  Salem to implement AI weapons detection system at high school ACPS sees big hike in employee health care costs | News | cbs19news.com Waynesboro Schools makes volunteer application process digital, more efficient New outdoor space works to connect students with nature $250 fines begin for passing stopped school buses in Fairfax …

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State Articles of Interest  Virginia teachers struggle to keep up as history guide rollout lags Fairfax County teachers’ union blames supervisors after budget crushes labor agreement | FFXnow RPS, bus drivers clash over alleged strike and firing of five employees Virginia Beach school board keeps anti-DEI policy Move to disband LCPS Equity Committee rejected | …

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State Articles of Interest  Charlottesville-area schools paying teachers more than state average National ranking shows despite hike, Virginia teachers’ pay is stagnant compared to other states.    Winchester School Board OKs $750 retention bonus, pending final state budget Henrico schools to provide ‘vetted’ resources on subjects deemed controversial Smile Programs brings dental care to SCPS – …

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State Articles of Interest  Roanoke County School Board to discuss bullying policies following student’s tragic death Virginia Beach School Board votes to suspend DEI policies in resolution not included on meeting agenda One Henrico school adjusts cell phone rules amid ‘issues’ Charlottesvile City Schools implement school zone speed cameras | News | cbs19news.com         Chesterfield schools …

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State Articles of Interest  Norfolk School Board split on textbook effectiveness amid budget process Loudoun School Administrators Prepare AI Regulations for Students | Education | loudounnow.com ACPS restarts collective bargaining process as Alexandria renews agreements with police, fire and technical staff | ALXnow ‘Stretched beyond our limits’ – Henrico teachers detail hours of unpaid work …

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