Posts Tagged Virginia Teachers
The “summer slump” is a real worry for Virginia teachers and lawmakers
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 8, 2024
School’s out for summer for most of Virginia public schools. And as Michael Pope reports, teachers are worried about learning loss.
Two competing teacher unions in Fairfax County are joining forces
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 12, 2024
Virginia’s largest school system, one of the biggest in the country in fact, is about to enter into a collective bargaining agreement. Michael Pope has the details.
State lawmakers agree to raise teacher pay, but there’s a catch
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 14, 2024
All 140 members of the Virginia General Assembly were back at the Capitol this week to resolve a longstanding feud over the budget. As Michael Pope reports, the compromise includes raises for teachers.
UVA team tracks teacher retention post pandemic
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 9, 2023
Virginia teachers returned to their classrooms in record numbers after the pandemic shutdown of 2020, but one year later they set a different record – leaving in droves. Sandy Hausman reports on research showing why so many left the classroom.
Virginia Teachers Will Soon Undergo Cultural Competency Training Under New Law
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 11, 2021
Virginia history is complicated, and now teachers in Virginia will have help explaining some of the racial elements to students. Michael Pope reports.
Lawmakers Still Need to Balance Virginia’s Budget; Where Will Teacher Raises Fit Into That Work?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 25, 2021
Virginia’s legislative session is wrapping up, but one big piece is still missing: funding. Lawmakers are expected to reveal the budget they’ve agreed on today. Reporter Jahd Khalil says eyes are on teacher salaries.
The Effort to Diversify Virginia’s Teachers
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 31, 2019
The vast majority of teachers in Virginia are white, a cause of concern for some who say more diversity is needed in the classroom. Michael Pope reports.
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