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For background, here are an assortment of recent VEA news releases, research studies, and commentaries.

"VEA Recommends Terry McAuliffe for Governor"
News release posted 4-15-13.

"VEA Celebrates, Honors Public Education Advocates"
News release posted 4-12-13.

"Coalition Calls on Governor McDonnell to Veto SB 1324"
News release posted 4-9-13.

"Terry McAuliffe to Participate in VEA Gubernatorial Candidate Forum in Hampton April 11"
News release posted 4-9-13.

"Educators to Gather in Hampton for VEA Convention"
News release posted 4-9-13.

"VEA President Meg Gruber Speaks Out for Educators at the Legislative Open Budget Hearing in Petersburg January 4."
Statement posted 1-4-13.

"VEA President Meg Gruber on Newtown Tragedy and Guns"
Statement by VEA President Meg Gruber posted 12-19-12

"Virginia Shortchanging Students with 20-Percent Budget Cut Since 2009"
News release posted 12-10-12.

"State’s Annual Report on Schools Underscores Public Educators’ Commitment"
News release posted 11-29-12.

"Remarks by VEA President Meg Gruber on Virginia's Standards of Quality"
Testimony to Virginia Board of Education posted 10-18-12.

"Remarks by VEA President Meg Gruber regarding AMOs (Annual Measurable Objectives)"
Statement by VEA President Meg Gruber posted 9-26-12.

"Manassas Teacher a Finalist for National Award"
News release posted 9-19-12.

"VEA Fund Recommends Alexander, Krupicka in Special Election"
News release posted 8-24-12

"Gruber Begins Term as VEA President"
News release posted 8-1-12.

"Virginia Loses a Leader - Senator Yvonne Miller"
Statement by VEA President Dr. Kitty Boitnott posted 7-3-12.

"VEA President Dr. Kitty Boitnott Testified on Biennial Review of Standards of Quality."
Statement by VEA President Dr. Kitty Boitnott posted 6-27-12.

“Pension Coalition Weighs In on VRS COLA Miscalculation”
News release from Virginia Pension Protection Coalition posted 6-15-12.

"VEA Honors Educators, Legislators"
News release posted 4-27-12.

"Educators Gather for VEA Convention in Virginia Beach"
News release posted 4-24-12.

"Contract Bill Decision a Win for Public Education"
News release posted 3-8-12.

"Remarks by VEA President Dr. Kitty Boitnott at VEA Rally in Charlottesville"
Boitnott statement delivered March 3. Posted 3-5-12.

"VEA Members to Rally in Charlottesville, Roanoke, Virginia Beach on March 3"
News release posted 2-29-12.

"Virginia Teacher Salaries Drop to 31st in Nation as Senate Passes Tax Credit Bill"
News release posted 2-17-12.

"Remarks by VEA President Dr. Kitty Boitnott  and VPTA President Anne Carson on School Funding"
Statements by Boitnott and by Carson delivered at news briefing, 2-16-12.

"Statement from VEA President Dr. Kitty Boitnott regarding Gov. McDonnell's Proposed VRS Contributions"
News release  posted 12-15-11.

"VEA President Dr. Kitty Boitnott Comments on Elections"
News release posted 11-9-2011.

"VEA Calls for Full Funding of VRS"
News release posted 10-21-2011.

"When Bad Things Happen to Good Schools"
News release posted 8-12-2011.

"VEA Responds to TV Report on Sick Leave Aired During Teacher Appreciation Week"
Click here. Posted 5-10-2011.

"Prince William EA Member Mark Williams Wins Foundation Grant"
NEA Foundation news release posted 5-17-2011.

"VEA Honors Seven Legislators for Support of Schools"
News release posted 4-12-11.

"VEA Awards Recognize Legislators, Educators and Students"
News release posted 4-8-11.

"Educators Gather for VEA Convention in Roanoke"
News release  posted 4-4-2011.

"More Accounting Gimmicks and Cuts, No Solutions"
News release posted 2-1-2011.

"Governor's Budget Provides No Relief for Virginia's School Children"
News release and Local Funding Chart posted 1-13-2011.

"VEA Announces Grant to Support Virginia Public Radio News Programming"
News release posted 1-12-2011.

"VEA Calls for Three Percent Raise for Educators"
News release posted 12-8-2010.

"Public Survey on Education"
Click here for survey results.  Posted 9-1-2010.

"Survey Shows Concern About Loss of Teachers"
News release (First of three) posted 9-1-2010.

"Virginians Are Happy With Public Schools"
News release (Second of three) posted 9-1-2010.

"Virginians Believe Low Teacher Salaries Harm School Quality"
News release (Third of three) posted 9-1-2010.

"Federal Funds to Help Schools and Economy"
News release posted 8-12-2010.

"Forgit Hired to Lead Virginia Education Association"
News release posted 7-1-2010.