Nearly every decision impacting education employees, school volunteers and students stems from policy established by politicians. Whether the decision is that of a local school board who establishes a dress code for employees or uniforms for students, to the highest level of federal testing standards enacted by the United States Congress, there is a direct and critical link between public education policies and government.
The West Virginia Education Association advocates for its members, public education employees and students through a wide variety of efforts, including political and public policy actions. WVEA’s legislative policies are developed by members through the WVEA Delegate Assembly and the WVEA Legislative Committee. These documents offer guidance to our professional lobby team who work with WVEA member lobbyists to impact policy decisions.
This year WVEA visited several schools throughout the state during Read Across America week. The participating schools were in Cabell, Kanawha, Mineral, and Monongalia Counties. In celebration of Read Across…
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For years, WCEA has been pushing efforts to increase pay for non-administrative employees, increase substitute pay to attract quality substitutes, and increase respect to keep quality employees. WCEA President Elliott…
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Ethan Bartlett was nominated by a coworker to be part of our WVEA member spotlight. Ethan is the choir and music teacher at Point Pleasant Jr/Sr High School. He began…
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WVEA members were recently nominated to represent you as state delegates at the 2024 NEA Representative Assembly (NEA RA) in Philadelphia, PA. WVEA members attending the July 3–7 event are:…
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – WVEA President Dale Lee spoke at the West Virginia State Board of Education Meeting on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, about the legislative session, student discipline, and mental health….
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The NEA Center for Communications will be surveying members over the coming week about their communications and publications. Respondents were pulled from a representative sample. Not all members will receive…
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Be aware that Reduction In Force (RIF) and transfer notices will be sent by the dates below. If you receive a RIF or transfer notice, contact your Organizational Development Specialist…
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. − The West Virginia Education Association-Political Action Committee (WVEA-PAC) recommends the candidates listed below for the May 14 Primary Election. “WVEA-PAC believes, based on past performances and responses…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, February 28, 2024 CHARLESTON, W.Va. − The following is a joint statement from the West Virginia Education Association (WVEA) President Dale Lee and AFT-West Virginia President…
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Ready, set, read! WVEA will be visiting several schools throughout the state during Read Across America week. A WVEA member will be reading a story aloud to one lucky grade…
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