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First day of School: August 16, 2010

Special Education Parent Involvement Survey

All parents of school-aged children and youth who receive special education services in Virginia's schools are encouraged to complete the Department of education's annual Parent Involvement Survey.  Click to read more:  English    Spanish

 For Immediate Release: April 19, 2010

Contact: Charles B. Pyle, Director of Communications
Julie C. Grimes, Communications Manager

Virginia Students Tackle Environmental Quality Issues
Service-Learning Projects Stress Science, Technology, Engineering & Math

Students in a dozen Virginia school divisions will combine learning and environmental stewardship as they research, design and carry out projects emphasizing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The students will be participating in service-learning experiences and projects funded through Learn and Serve America grants awarded by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE).

Service learning connects classroom instruction with opportunities for meaningful service to the community, said Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Patricia I. Wright. Students learn that they can make a difference.

The service-learning projects are designed to raise student achievement especially among at-risk students while promoting good citizenship and service to the community. Most of the projects involve partnerships with colleges and universities, government agencies, businesses and non-profit organizations. The grants will fund the following project:

*Nottoway County (Enhancing Student Life Through STEM) Intermediate, middle and high school students will design solar cells, construct a recycling drop-off site and explore alternative fuels in partnership with Longwood University, Piedmont Soil and Water Conservation District, Virginia Cooperative Extension Service and Virginia Teach.

Nottoway County Public Schools Recognized for Raising Achievement of Economically Disadvantaged Students

The Virginia Board of Education is honoring ten public school divisions and 102 schools for raising the academic achievement of economically disadvantaged students. The awards are based on student achievement on state assessments during 2008-2009 and the previous school year.  
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The Nottoway County Public School Division was recently awarded First Place in the Green Schools Challenge that was organized by the Virginia School Board Association.  Nine school divisions received top awards in three categories.  Winners were announced at the VSBA Annual Convention, at the Opening General Session on November 18 in Williamsburg. The competition was sponsored by Moseley Architects and TRANE. Winning school divisions were selected from over 51 entries, and 30 school divisions were recognized as certified Green School Divisions.

The VSBA Green Schools Challenge is a friendly competition designed to encourage implementation of specific environmental policies and practical actions that reduce the carbon emissions generated by both the local school division and the broader community. This is the first year the awards were presented.