RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- The Virginia Education Association is hosting a rally at the State Capitol to call on lawmakers to increase state funding for public education.
The union said in a news release that teachers, administrators and school board members from around the state are expected to attend Monday's “Fund Our Future” rally at the Bell Tower on the grounds of the State Capitol.
The association is a union of more than 40,000 teachers and school support professionals. Speakers at the rally will include association President Jim Livingston, Stafford County Public Schools Superintendent Scott Kinzer, Fairfax County School Board member Abrar Omeish and several teachers.
