This year, the Summit calls us to step fully into our voice, our leadership, and our agency. And when the table does not yet exist, or does not yet reflect us, part of our work is to bring our own table, make room for others, and build the spaces our students and our profession deserve, hence, claiming your S.E.A.T.: Solidarity, Empowerment, Action, and Transformation.
The purpose of the annual VEA Summit on Educators of Color is to foster a collaborative, supportive environment that empowers everyone in school communities to work together to advance racial and social justice in our schools.
Our Summit recognizes that every member of the school community is an educator. Teachers, counselors, school psychologists, bus drivers, cafeteria staff, custodians, IT professionals, paraprofessionals, and every role in between shape the experience of students, and every role belongs at this table. The Summit welcomes every member of the educational community who is dedicated to becoming their best for every child they serve, regardless of their identities.
Teacher shortages are a serious issue across the country. Here in Virginia, there are currently over 3,648 unfilled teaching positions. (FY23)
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