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.
Have you visited the WVEA website recently? You may have noticed a new look. A much needed overhaul took place this summer with the hopes of providing you a more…
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The NEA Center for Communications and the NEA Center for Racial and Social Justice are conducting a national member survey as part of our ongoing racial equity work. Respondents were…
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September 15, 2022 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The West Virginia Education Association-Political Action Committee (WVEA-PAC) recommends the following candidates for the West Virginia Legislature in the November 8 General Election….
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During the summer, the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) announced the finalists for the 2023 West Virginia Teacher of the Year and School Service Personnel of the Year award….
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Two teacher’s aides face charges for not reporting child abuse of special needs students at an elementary school in Kanawha County earlier this week. WVEA President Dale…
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As the new school year approaches, West Virginia school districts are already facing a teacher shortage. WVEA President Dale Lee thinks the problem will only get worse this fall. “I…
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The WV Intermediate Court of Appeals has denied a stay request for the Hope Scholarship ruling. The state Attorney General’s Office filed a motion for a stay on…
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One WVEA Generation to the Next July 11, 2022 As the 2022 school year comes to a close, the excitement grows for student teachers like Jessica Schultz who are getting…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PDF July 6, 2022 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – WVEA President Dale Lee responds to the decision issued by Kanawha Circuit Court Judge Joanna Tabit regarding her decision on the voucher program:…
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What is your name and current teaching assignment?Jessica Harmening, Special Educator, Mountaineer Middle School, Monongalia County (6th grade) How long have you been a teacher?I am nearing the end of…
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