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VEA On Your Side

VEA and local Associations across the state work on behalf of Virginia students and educators. Pardon us if we brag a little. A sampling of some of our recent successes.

Culpeper Teaches March Against Pay Snub.   After the county approved no raises for teachers--but a hike in their health insurance premiums--members of the Culpeper County Education Association went on the march. (Pictured at left: CCEA President Joyce Tyree leads march to August school board meeting.)

Extreme Makeover, NEA-Style.    NEA members from across the country teamed up with Arlington Education Association members as part of the Association's annual "Outreach to Teach" effort. Check out the fruits of their labor at Arlington's Wakefield H.S. At right: SVEA president Sarah Danielsen paints in the school media center.

Stafford Teachers Take a Stand.  Stafford Education Association members work to the rule--and take their case directly to the county Board of Supervisors.

Prince George Campaign Wins Pay Boost, New Members. The Prince George Education Association’s hard work led to a recent agreement for teacher raises averaging 8.74 percent. Find out how they did it. (Pictured at right: PGEA President Rick Barnes talks to a member at a reception.)

Association Helps Elect Pro-Public School Candidates. When public schools don’t get the political support they need, everyone suffers. Read about the Association’s successful work to elect leaders who will make a difference for kids.

Louisa Outreach Spares Education Funds. When the Louisa County Board of Supervisors tried to knock $718,000 out of the school budget, the Louisa County Education Association (LCEA) stepped up to the plate. (Pictured at left: Lousia Education Association members rally outside the board offices.)