VPM is hosting an education forum moderated by the Honorable Anne B. Holton, Professor of Education Policy at George Mason University, member of the Virginia Board of Education, former Secretary of Education for the Commonwealth of Virginia and former Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Judge for the City of Richmond. This forum will focus on opportunity gaps facing Virginia’s pre-K–12 students, teacher recruitment and retention challenges, and innovative approaches by local school systems to address these issues.

• Madison Irving, M.S.Ed, Vice Chair of Henrico County School Board and Chesterfield County Teacher
• Dr. Shadae Harris, Principal Groundwork Consulting, Former Chief Engagement Officer Richmond Public Schools
• Kim Bridges, Ed.L.D., VCU Assoc. Professor & Ed.D. Coordinator, Educational Leadership

Please note: this event does not require a ticket, but an RSVP is required to attend. RSVP by February 10 to Angie Hatcher Sledge at: asledge@vpm.org or 804-560-8253