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Pension Bill Poorly Planned, Damaging to Educators
Future teachers and other public employees face an uncertain retirement because of ill-considered pension legislation passed just before the close of the General Assembly session, members of the Virginia Pension Protection Coalition told reporters at a Capitol news conference. Read more.PWEA Members Show Solidarity
Prince William EA members band together to generate community support for better school funding. Read here about their efforts.Teachers Speak Out on Being Attacked
The bills to weaken teachers' job security have provoked a sharp response from many VEA members. Check out the passionate response of these teachers. Read more.Resources for Celebrating NEA's Read Across America
Take advantage of our great planning materials and make this year's Read Across America campaign a success! Read more.On Lobby Day, VEA Members 'Turn Up the Heat'
"Turn up the heat!" was the chant of a crowd of VEA and Virginia PTA members at a rally on the grounds of the State Capitol Monday afternoon. Read more.VEA Sponsors 'Assembly Conversations' Radio Program
As legislators debate the issues in this year's' General Assembly, be sure to follow along by listening to the "Assembly Conversations" produced by Virginia Public Radio (VPR). Read more.Join in on Space Science Learning Opportunity
On January 26, Wise, Virginia-area schoolchildren have the opportunity to participate in a unique two-way-satellite linkup with astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS). And you're invited, too! Read more.Coalition Rejects Budget Cuts, Targets Tax Breaks As Gov. Bob McDonnell puts the final touches on his proposed budget for the Commonwealth, VEA and its partners in the Better Choices Coalition today urged him to close tax loopholes and avoid cuts to state programs that will cost jobs. Read more.
VEA Members Gain National Certification
The National Board for Professonal Teaching Standards has announced its new crop of candidates achieving certification. Read more.7,500 Members Attend Tele-Town Hall Meeting with Sen. Warner
Nearly 7,500 VEA members discussed school funding, No Child Left Behind, and a host of other critical issues during Monday night's special Tele-Town Hall meeting with Sen. Mark Warner. Read More.
Boitnott Urges Investment in Education
As preparations heat up for the 2012 session of Virginia's General Assembly, VEA President Dr. Kitty Boitnott urged legislators to give public schools the money they so desperately need. Read More.Fall 2011 Instructional Conference
More than 200 VEA members recharged their batteries with top-flight professional development at the relaunched VEA Instructional Conference in Richmond. Read more.Association Pitches In to Help Louisa
The family of public educators has been quick to come to the aid of colleagues and students in Louisa County, where an August earthquake left two school buildings significantly damaged and perhaps on the verge of being condemned. Read more.Lee County EA County 'Buttons Down' a Win
When Lee County turned full-time teachers into long-term substitutes, the Lee County Education Association fought back. Read about their successful campaign. Read More.VEA Sparks Brings Together New Educators
If you've been an educator for five or fewer years, you like to have fun, and you might want to learn more about the VEA, Sparks is for you! And it's free. Read More.Louisa Deals with Earthquake Damage
LCEA President Sarah Amick thanks VEA members for their offers of support after an earthquake centered in Louisa County resulted in extensive damage to some school facilities. Read More.Fire Devastates Patrick County School
Meadows of Dan Elementary School in Patrick County suffered a catastrophic fire on August 13, and it is currently being determined whether the building will be considered a total loss. Read More.Cuts-Only Approach Harms Schools, Coalition Says
To preserve vital public services such as schools, the Commonwealth's leaders must move beyond a "cuts-only" approach that threatens the state's ability to build a strong economy. That's the conclusion of a newly formed coalition of more than two dozen organizations, including VEA. Read More.CEA Member Dies as Bystander in NJ Shooting
Tragedy struck the VEA family last weekend when Dawn Y. Reddick, a 29-year-old Charlottesville Education Association member and a third grade teacher at that city's Clark Elementary School, died as the result of wounds she suffered as an innocent bystander in a drive-by shooting in Newark, N.J. Read More.Organizing School Pays Dividends
After three days of intensive workshops and fun, some 300 participants at VEA's Reggie Smith Organizing School returned home with a renewed commitment to the power of our collective voice, and they pledged to adopt the VEA's new mantra: "Organize, organize, organize." Read More.Organizing School Revs Up Members
Tuesday's opening session of the Reggie Smith Organizing School at the University of Richmond left participants with no doubts about who needs to bring about the changes we want to see in public education. It's us. Read More.
Key Senate Races Will Shape State Support for Schools
In the past three sessions of the General Assembly, when members of the majority-Republican House of Delegates tried to slash hundreds of millions from school funding, moderates in the state Senate, led by Democratic lawmakers like Roscoe Reynolds, prevailed and protected schools from the worst of recession's impact.
Attend 'Save Our Schools' March July 30
Come to Washington, D.C., on Saturday, July 30, for the 'Save Our Schools' Rally and March. Fight for equitable school funding and against test-driven mandates that hurt kids. Read More.
PWEA Bus Drivers: We Deserve Respect
Eight Prince William Education Association members told the school board that changes are needed to ensure that bus drivers are treated with respect and dignity. Read More.What's the Funniest Thing Your Students Have Ever Said?
Art Linkletter was right--Kids DO say the darndest things! We're collecting some examples of the priceless comments students of all ages have made to teachers and other educators for a future article in the Virginia Journal of Education. Send your most outlandish, funny, and/or otherwise entertaining tidbits to Tom Allen, editor, at TAllen@veanea.org. We look forward to sharing them soon!
Virginia Teachers Rank Low in Pay
The pay of Virginia's' public school teachers ranks near the bottom in the nation compared to the pay of comparable professions, a new study finds. Read More.
Take the Pledge to End Bullying
Bullying is not "just a part of growing up." And it's not going to subside unless everyone working in schools becomes part of the solution. Find out how you can cut down on bullying in your school. Read More.
VEA Delegate Assembly to Convene in Roanoke
Get ready for the 2011 VEA convention in Roanoke! Read More.Read Across America Celebrations Kick Off
Events in Virginia contributed to a great Read Across America celebration. Read More.
Do You Prepare IEPs? Read On.
If you are a special education teacher, or if you teach math, you should know about some important changes to the IEP process. Read More.
Members Press Concerns During Lobby Day Visits
As Virginia lawmakers prepare to make decisions regarding the state budget and the Virginia Retirement System, some 350 VEA members attending VEA Lobby Day made sure they understood educators' concerns. Read More.
VEA Extends Outreach Through Expanded Public Radio News Service
VEA President Dr. Kitty Boitnott today announced a new partnership with public radio that includes a grant to support the expansion of the Virginia Public Radio news service. Read More.
VEA Reacts to Gov. McDonnell's Pension Proposal
VEA President Kitty Boitnott: McDonnell pension proposal would balance VRS deficit on backs of employees. Read More.
Futrell, Tedrow to Serve on NEA Commission on Teaching
Dr. Mary Hatwood Futrell, past president of VEA and NEA, and Winchester English teacher Mary Tedrow are among 21 educators named to the NEA's new Commission on Effective Teachers and Teaching. Read More.
VEA Will Fight for 3-Percent Pay Increase
Flanked by presidents of six local Associations and VEA Vice-President Meg Gruber, VEA President Dr. Kitty Boitnott Wednesday told reporters that VEA will seek a 3-percent salary increase for public school employees in the upcoming session of the General Assembly. Read More.
Hampton EA Scores Win on Pay
Nearly 100 members of the Hampton Education Association rallied at Wednesday night's school board meeting. Their efforts were later rewarded as the board voted to erase a pay cut made earlier this year. Read More.
VEA Board Engages in Dialogue with Robinson
Get the highlights from the VEA Board of Directors meeting, Nov. 19-20. Read More.
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