In 2023, the Virginia Education Association reported that the estimated average teacher pay in Virginia was about $62,100. That’s more than $6,300 below the estimated national average. In the General Assembly, Democratic lawmakers made teacher pay a priority, and it was met with broad bipartisan support. House Bill 187 calls for future budget proposals to include funding for “sufficient” salary increases for Virginia teachers. The bill would propel the average salary for an educator to “at least the national average teacher salary” by 2028. We asked Virginia teachers what they would do with a several-thousand dollar boost to what they’re currently paid. If you’re a Virginia educator, what would YOU do with the additional funds? #education #teacherpay #educationlaws #virginianews #virginia