Thriving Talent
Greater Love of Teaching → Greater Instruction → Great Outcomes
Thriving schools depend on stability, skill, and commitment in the classroom. The Richmond Ed Fund supports strategies that strengthen the teaching workforce, such as innovative compensation models, leadership development, and recognition. We work to address gaps that traditional funding can’t reach, helping ensure students experience high-quality instruction year after year.
Why This Matters
An investment in our educators translates to better outcomes for students.
Key Indicator
Increased retention of highly effective teachers and principals in priority schools.
Thriving Talent Programs
Compensation Incentives: Strategic Boosts for Hard-to-Staff Roles and Schools
To retain, develop, and attract top talent, we have developed competitive compensation incentives that reward innovation, leadership, and dedication.
Incentives recognize educators’ hard work, encourage professional growth, and ensure every classroom is led by teachers and staff who are motivated, supported, and valued.
RPS Shines: Investing in the People Who Make Schools Work
Through recognition, celebration, and targeted support, RPS Shines honors educators and staff whose dedication drives student learning and school culture.
By elevating excellence and affirming the value of educators’ work, RPS Shines strengthens morale, supports retention, and reinforces the truth that thriving schools require thriving adults.
RPS Leads: Principal Residency Program
Building Richmond's next generation of exceptional school leaders through immersive development and hands-on innovation, RPS Leads combines leadership training, school design experience, and ongoing mentorship.
RPS Leads is developing a pipeline of school leaders trained to lead through complexity and change, launching the district's first Principal Residency Program with 15 leaders.