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VATE Voices: Winter 2013
Keep up to date with VATE Voices, our affiliate newsletter. Read the latest edition here (2012 Feb). Voices is always looking for articles written by Virginia’s English teachers – consider being a contributor! Articles of interest include association events and happenings, articles on teaching, and news of interest to English teachers in Virginia. All VATE members receive a complementary copy in the mail. E-mail any submissions or questions to vatepublications@gmail.com. Deadlines Deadline for Winter publication: December 31 Deadline for Spring publication: … Read entire article »
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2013 Board Meeting Schedule
The following schedule has been set for VATE Board meetings in 2013. All meetings are scheduled for 10pm – 12pm, unless otherwise noted. Board meeting minutes are posted below the meeting dates. April Board Meeting - April 27, 2013 Midlothian Library from 10:00am-1:30pm 521 Coalfield Rd. Midlothian, VA 23114-4406 (804) 768-7907 August Board Meeting - August 17, 2013 Williamsburg Hotel and Conference Center (soon to be the new DoubleTree by Hilton, Williamsburg) 50 Kingsmill Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185. October Board Meeting - October 25-27th, 2013 Time & date TBA ANNUAL CONFERENCE Williamsburg Hotel and Conference Center (soon to be the new DoubleTree by Hilton, Williamsburg) 50 Kingsmill Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185. Board Meeting Minutes 2013 - February 2 Board Meeting … Read entire article »
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All You Always Wanted to Know About the New English SoL – 2012 Conference Presentation
For the past few years, one of the highlights of the conference has been the presentation by VATE’s liaison with the Department of Education, Tracy Fair Robertson. With the overhaul of the English standards in the state, it’s been no surprise that Tracy’s presentation has been standing-room-only for several years now. This year, Tracy shared with attendees, “Everything You Always Wanted to Know About the NEW English SoL” and while it may not have given away all … Read entire article »
Virginia Poet Laureate Calls for Anthology Submissions
WILLIAMSBURG, VA: Virginia Poet Laureate Sofia M. Starnes is issuing a Call for Submissions for her “Nearest Poem Anthology,” which will be published by Cedar Creek Publishing in 2014. Virginians are asked to submit a poem to which they’ve found such a profound and personal connection that they feel as if the poet had written it with them in mind. In addition, each submission should include a 200-250 word essay on why the poem is meaningful to the person. Deadline for submissions … Read entire article »
