Students and staff at the school division’s 11 Digital Learning Anchor Schools have been tinkering, troubleshooting, experimenting, exploring, creating and collaborating with technology for months now. That’s by design, explained Chief Academic Officer Amy Cashwell. “It’s not every day you’re given a project in which you can really tell schools, ‘We’re going to give you Read More…
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VBEF to award $125,000 in teacher and schoolwide grants
Next school year marks the 25th anniversary of the Virginia Beach Education Foundation (VBEF). To mark this milestone, the Foundation will award $125,000 in teacher and schoolwide grants to deserving educators throughout the school division. VBEF grants are awarded to support innovative and engaging projects that are not funded through the school division’s budget. Spring Read More…
Update on Secondary Grading Practices Conversation: A message from Dr. Spence
Colleagues, For months, we’ve been sharing news with you about important committee work around fair and equitable grading at the secondary level and our need to have more consistent practices from school to school. At the request of the School Board, the group reviewed research and talked to experts in hopes of answering questions such Read More…
Anchor Schools share lessons learned at showcase April 20
Digital Learning Anchor Schools were established this year to study best practices in digital learning and device implementation. You’re invited to see examples from this initiative as well as hear about lessons learned during the Digital Anchor School Showcase April 20, from 5:30-7 p.m. at Great Neck Middle School. Students and staff from the following Read More…
Tickets still available for VBEF Pearls of Wisdom event April 16
The Virginia Beach Education Foundation’s (VBEF) Pearls of Wisdom Oyster Roast and Barbecue will be held Saturday, April 16, 1-5 p.m. at 24th Street Park at the oceanfront. Each ticket includes an all-you-can-eat buffet of raw and roasted oysters, pork barbecue, fried fish, chicken, Hatteras-style clam chowder and beverages. The event also features free entertainment by Read More…
AP pathways is one of many professional learning opportunities offered to VBCPS staff
Even though class was not officially underway, this room was abuzz with students eager to share their homework. Although it may sound like any Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) classroom at the beginning of a block, this class was a bit different since students were experienced VBCPS Assistant Principals (APs) participating in the final Read More…
Wear purple April 15 to celebrate the Month of the Military Child
The school division will join schools and organizations across the nation in celebration of “Purple Up! For Military Kids” day Friday, April 15. By wearing purple, students and staff will show their support of the strength, sacrifices and contributions of military-connected children. The event features the color that symbolizes the combination of all branches of Read More…
Proposed changes to 2017 health care offerings
Limited drug and network changes for the 2017 health plan have been designed to help better manage costs for employees and the City/Schools. These proposed changes, along with projected rates (monthly premiums based upon 12 months), were shared with City Council and the School Board. At the City Council’s request, each upcoming year’s total health Read More…
Jenna Free named 2017 VBCPS Citywide Teacher of the Year
Jenna Free, an English teacher and Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow (VTfT) instructor at Tallwood High School, has been named the 2017 Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) Citywide Teacher of the Year. Superintendent Dr. Aaron Spence made the announcement this morning in a surprise visit to one of Free’s AP English classes. A National Board Read More…
Finalized 2016-17 school year calendar available
The 2016-17 school year has been finalized and is now available for print. The calendar, which was approved by the School Board in February, includes progress report and report card dates. Staff should note that the third nine weeks of the school year will end on the same day that grades are due, Friday, April Read More…
