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A monthly podcast brought to you by the Virginia School Boards Association. Hosted by Executive Director Gina Patterson, this podcast will discuss matters pertinent to school board members in Virginia.
Norfolk's aging school buildings meet Virginia's funding formula, and your budget questions get sharper.
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A statewide equity message lands best through Winchester's career and technical education work.
Equity in Education Month gets a grounded, practice-minded treatment in this episode of VSBA School Board News. The conversation links access to resources and opportunity with academic outcomes, student well-being, workforce readiness, community quality of life, and Virginia's…
A grounded look at the preparation, patience, and public commitment behind school board service.
February's VSBA School Board Appreciation Month frames a careful look at the work behind local school governance, with Gina Patterson speaking to Joe Kilgore and Vita Frazier about recognition, service, preparation, and the responsibilities board members carry across the…
An interview with Dr.
An interview about equity in education in Virginia, featuring Sodexo nutrition directors discussing school dining and student well-being.
Host Gina Patterson discusses Equity in Education Month with co-chairs of the VSBA Task Force on Students and Schools in Challenging Environments.
Host Gina Patterson celebrates School Board Appreciation Month with two school board members discussing the importance of local school board service.
An interview with a purchasing cooperative representative explaining how school divisions can streamline procurement and ensure compliance.
An interview with the incoming VSBA president discussing her background and vision for school boards in Virginia.
This episode highlights the Jumpstart Program from Clark County Public Schools, a partnership with Blue Ridge Community and Technical College that helps high school students earn college credits and industry credentials.
The VSBA School Board News Podcast examines Cognia's accreditation, assessment, professional learning, and continuous-improvement services for schools and school divisions.
VSBA School Board News Episode 68 features Gina Patterson and Mike Rezac discussing VACORP Cyber Risk Services for Virginia school divisions.
Gina Patterson hosts Rodney Jordan and Douglas Brown in a discussion of JLARC’s July 2023 study of Virginia’s K-12 funding formula and VSBA’s November Take Your Legislator to School Month.
An interview with Virginia's 2024 Superintendent of the Year about his career in education.