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Henrico Schools named one of nation's 'Best-in-State Employers' for second straight year

For the second year in a row, Henrico County Public Schools has been named one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" by Forbes magazine. The recognition is based on criteria such as working conditions, salary, diversity, and recommendations from within the state and from national industry and staff. HCPS employs more than 7,000 people and serves almost 50,000 students. Every employee's salary has increased by at least 13% in the past two years, and since 2012-13, teacher pay is up about 60% on average and all full-time employees have seen about a 49% bump in pay, according to officials. The system also...

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