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  • On the Proposed RPS Budget for FY25

    From the REA Board of Directors: On January 22, Superintendent Jason Kamras presented his FY25 budget to the School Board for its first review. Among the proposed items in the budget are 3% raises for nearly all staff, 1.17% step increases, continued funding for the Richmond Virtual Academy, and much needed facilities maintenance. Additionally, any…

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  • REA is Hiring!

    Richmond Education Association Labor & Community Organizer, Full-Time Position Posted: November 17, 2023 The Richmond Education Association (REA) is a union of education workers in Richmond, Virginia. Since 1971, the REA has been organizing to defend and transform public education. As one big union, we work to represent the collective interests of Richmond Public Schools…

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  • Press Release: REA Organizes Rally for Safe Schools

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: REA Organizes Rally for Safe Schools Richmond, VA – The Richmond Education Association (REA) will hold a rally to support the passage of two School Board resolutions regarding HVAC, air quality, and fire safety on Monday, November 6, 2023, at 5:30 pm at River City Middle School. Rally attendees are encouraged to…

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