VAE
P.O. Box 515
Fishersville, VA 22939

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About the VAE

 

Area citizens and businesses formed the Valley Alliance for Education (VAE) in 1990 for the purpose of inspiring and promoting an ethic of educational excellence for Staunton, Waynesboro and Augusta County. VAE, a community organization, is directed by a board and supported through committees and individual activities. VAE also has an Advisory Board which provides valuable support for VAE’s programs.

Mission Statement

 To assist in the development of an educational ethic in the communities of Augusta County, Staunton, and Waynesboro such that their citizens will

 ·         promote the value of public education as a high priority

·         build partnerships to sustain educational programs and opportunities

·         perceive learning as a continuing enterprise

·         support their public school system in a process that is open to renewal, growth, and excellence

·         recognize the vital involvement required of community and family in the education of all persons

in order to develop responsible and caring citizens who can successfully compete in a changing world.

 The Alliance Believes....

• Continued excellence in public education is a priority of the highest importance in Augusta County, Staunton and Waynesboro.

• Quality education makes a difference...

• in business productivity

• in enhanced community resources and services, and

• in an improved quality of life for all citizens

• A formalized county and city-wide organization to support public schools will result in a system that is open to renewal, growth and excellence.

• Both the academic and vocational areas of education will benefit from cooperation among leaders in business and the community.

• Combining the resources of schools, businesses and community will benefit all citizens.