Chesterfield Education Association

🚨If you were to participate in the work group that is discussing how to achieve balance in the use of technology in classrooms, what feedback would you give?

🚨Did you complete the Speak Up survey this spring?

Parents in Chesterfield County are pushing school leaders to overhaul how technology is used in classrooms, calling for fewer devices, stricter screen time limits, and a return to paper-based learning.

🔗 Story at the link in the comments.

VEA is seeking dynamic presenters for the 2026 Summit on Educators of Color, November 6–7. This year's theme is "Be Empowered: Claim Your S.E.A.T. at the Table" (Solidarity, Empowerment, Action, and Transformation).

Share your expertise, inspire fellow educators, and help shape this powerful event. Proposal submissions are due June 14.

Get started here ⬇️
https://forms.veanea.net/view.php?id=1541702

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month.

We know it’s officially summer break, but union work never ends! Here is the June newsletter!

It's contract season!
We'd like to know how well informed you are on employee School Board policies and regulations?

❤️ Fully informed, no surprises
💙 Not fully, but I know where to find them
🧡 Not at all and I don't know where to find them
🖤 I am now after finding out the hard way

Are there policies you think should be revisited and amended?

Jump Start Your NBCT Journey!

Have you ever considered National Board Certification but weren’t sure where to begin? VEA Jump Start is designed for educators just like you.

Join us June 24–26, 2026, in Portsmouth for a multi-day, hands-on workshop created and led by teachers. Whether you’re ready to begin the process or simply exploring the possibility, this experience will provide practical tools, helpful guidance, and a supportive community of educators on the same journey.

The workshop is open to all eligible Virginia teachers, and space and hotel rooms are limited. Come discover what’s possible and take the first step toward your National Board Certification journey.

If you have questions, feel free to email [email protected].

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER, GO TO

Jump Start NBCT Training - VEA Website If you are a candidate for National Board Certification seeking your initial certificate, this workshop is for you! This is a hands-on workshop designed to help every teacher — no matter your school, your community, or your background — take a confident first step toward National Board Certifica...

Extending deepest gratitude to all that serve and a solemn thanks to those that gave the ultimate sacrifice this Memorial Day.

📣 Here’s the latest Bellwood Update:

For the last two months we have been asking the school board and CCPS administration to keep Bellwood’s contracts on July 1st. This would have avoided a gap in pay or a loss of income in the 26-27 school year. CCPS denied this request.

CEA and VEA are still ready to support our members!
On May 19th, the Representative Coucil voted to use existing CEA funds to match the July 15th bonus that CCPS is offering to Bellwood staff. Since the staff will see about $900 of that bonus after taxes, the Rep Council voted to give each member at Bellwood a one-time hardship payment of $900! While the bonus offered by CCPS is helpful to Bellwood staff, it will not cover their bills in July. Our Rep Council has made our priorities clear: our union will not idly by while our members suffer. This hardship fund will help make up for some of the impact of CCPS’ irresponsible contract decisions.

⭐️This fund can ONLY be accessed by CEA members at Bellwood Elementary School.
When the system lets our members down, we stand up for each other!
Solidarity!

Join us Thursday!

If you're upset about Governor Spanberger's veto of the historic collective bargaining legislation, you're not alone. Now is the time to show up and speak out about this betrayal.

Join us in solidarity at 4 p.m. on Thursday May 21 in Richmond to march for workers' rights. This event is being organized alongside our union partners in the Virginia Public Sector Labor Coalition.

We will not be silent in the face of union busting.

Show your solidarity! Join us at 1111 E Broad St., Richmond, VA 23219 on May 21 at 4pm.

You can RSVP here:

https://www.mobilize.us/seiu-virginia/event/954834/

Just a reminder tomorrow’s Representative Council doubles as our end of year social and will be at Legend Brewing. The original May newsletter was published before the social details were hashed out. There is no virtual option tomorrow. We hope to see everyone there!

📍321 W 7th Street, Richmond, VA 23224
⏰6:30 PM