Fitz Turner Commission

[Virginia Education Association @VEA4Kids]

Retired teacher JoEllen Livingston reported on the Summit for Racial and Social Justice organized by the VEA's Fitz Turner Commission for Human Relations and Civil Rights, as well as the Commission's activities around cultural competency and other issues of justice and equity.

[Virginia Education Association @VEA4Kids]

We stand WITH Asian-Americans and AGAINST all acts of hate. Here are some justice-advancing resources for young people and educators: https://t.co/Gs0hL0Uz5b

[Governor Ralph Northam @VAGovernor73]

Several new police reform laws go into effect in Virginia today, including:

✅ Ban on no-knock search warrants
✅ Strengthened officer decertification process
✅ Statewide training standards on racial bias and de-escalation
✅ Duty-to-intervene policies

[Virginia Education Association @VEA4Kids]

It’s Day 2 in VEA’s #FundOurFuture Week of Action, and we’re teaching! Our first-ever Virtual Teach-In gave an audience of hundreds the latest on topics including the Standards of Quality, COVID-19, racial & social justice, and the essential role of support staff in our schools.

[Virginia Education Association @VEA4Kids]

VEA’s Resolutions Cmte is off to a great start with Prez Fedderman kicking off the mtng and VP Bauer urging members to weigh COVID, social justice, and other pressing issues as they review VEA’s belief statements. #VEAStrong

[Fitz Turner Commission @FitzTurnerVEA]

We salute Dr. Mary Hatwood Futrell!

[Virginia Education Association @VEA4Kids]

Congratulations to former VEA and NEA president Dr. Mary Hatwood Futrell! #VEAProud

[VA Dept of Elections @vaELECT]

Today is the last day to request your absentee ballot by 5pm. Visit
https://t.co/4WeVIeQrAl before it’s too late!

[Virginia Education Association @VEA4Kids]

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the VEA Minority and Women’s Concerns Committee asks that everyone WEAR BLACK this Friday, October 16, to honor the cause and all the survivors of domestic violence.

[Fitz Turner Commission @FitzTurnerVEA]

Don’t rush school reopenings https://t.co/EGhKMTNSvO via @mercuryvirginia

[Virginia Education Association @VEA4Kids]

A victory for educators and students, because every individual has dignity and worth and should never be subject to discrimination.

~ Jim Livingston, VEA President
https://t.co/bgRhbiikVs

[Virginia Education Association @VEA4Kids]

What does the CDC say about reopening schools? #COVID19 https://t.co/KhYpp4lMH0

[Virginia Education Association @VEA4Kids]

We know you’re in a whole new world of communicating with your students, so here are some tips from VEA on how best to navigate the world of online instruction and communication. #VEAStrong #COVID19 https://t.co/F8qPO8uIBv

[Virginia Education Association @VEA4Kids]

How are you coping with the closing of school buildings? VEA President Jim Livingston will be live TODAY at 3pm on the VEA Facebook page to discuss the latest developments affecting students and educators. #VEAStrong #COVID19

[Fitz Turner Commission @FitzTurnerVEA]

Practice Speak Out Strategies

[Learning for Justice @learnforjustice]

We've seen that for Asian American students, their families and their communities, racist words surrounding COVID-19 have violent and traumatic effects. These strategies can help educators interrupt that rhetoric and pass that skill to students.
https://t.co/Tp6raJwEwK

[Virginia Education Association @VEA4Kids]

These are unprecedented times, but we are all in this together. Join us on Thursday at 6pm for a live webinar focused on practices to self-care during the coronavirus pandemic. #VEAStrong #COVID19 https://t.co/mJduWqK3ce

[Virginia Education Association @VEA4Kids]

Tune in at 2pm for @GovernorVA's update on K-12 in Virginia. VEA President Jim Livingston will be going live on our Facebook page at 3pm with reaction and guidance on the Governor's announcement. #VEAStrong

You can watch the 2pm press conference here ⬇️
https://t.co/ASr5XNfwvn

[Fitz Turner Commission @FitzTurnerVEA]

We are here for our members, students and communities.

[Virginia Education Association @VEA4Kids]

The VEA is here for you. Please check our #COVID19 page daily for the latest updates and resources.

✅ FAQs
✅ Contact form for questions
✅ Helpful guidance and resources from VEA and @NEAToday
✅ Special assistance from @NEABenefits

Visit Here ⬇️
https://t.co/5QS3004JdT

[Virginia Education Association @VEA4Kids]

The VEA Board voted this morning to postpone the VEA Delegate Assembly. We are developing strategy for accomplishing our Union’s business, such as conducting elections and adopting the VEA budget, without a face-to-face meeting. #VEAStrong
https://t.co/6FSC632WR0

[Education Week Opinion @EdWeekOpinion]

In the latest installment of the “What Works, What Doesn’t” opinion series, researcher Heather C. Hill explores the need for more research in culturally responsive programs to improve the experiences & outcomes of students of color. https://t.co/Xthvoq1amn #EdResearchToPractice

[Fitz Turner Commission @FitzTurnerVEA]

International Women’s Day is aimed to help nations worldwide eliminate discrimination against women. It is also focused on helping women gain full and equal participation in global development.