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Governor Youngkin and Superintendent Coons' Magic Math won’t Fool Virginians or Fix Schools

When the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) rolled out its proposed Accreditation and Accountability Framework in June of 2024, they...

Nov 241 min read

School Board Matters

Superintendent Remains at the Helm

In today’s divided world, it was a pleasure to see agreement in a school board meeting, as the Fairfax County School Board (FCSB)...

State of Schools for Black Students in Fairfax County

Nov 245 min read

State of Schools for Black Students in Fairfax County

Fairfax NAACP Community Meeting with the Superintendent Members of the Fairfax NAACP witnessed a rare event: a school superintendent...

Marianne Burke, PhD

Nov 142 min read

Take Action 4 Education

You Have Power! Use it Now!!

Ask your Elected Officials to Act before it is Too Late Most people are unaware of the power they have as constituents of senators and...

Nov 111 min read

Post Election Message

Election Day 2024 has come and gone. Like most pro-public schools people, we here at 4 Public Education are stunned and concerned about...

When Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric Seeps into Public School Discussions

Oct 1712 min read

When Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric Seeps into Public School Discussions

Combatting Disinformation is Harder than Sharing It There is so much disinformation floating around these days that it is hard to do much...

Fordham and Petrilli on Virginia Public Schools: Desire, Influence, and Controversy

Oct 154 min read

Richmond Matters

Fordham and Petrilli on Virginia Public Schools: Desire, Influence, and Controversy

Michael Petrilli Wants Virginia and He Wants Her Bad The Thomas B. Fordham Institute labels itself as “America's leading education reform...

Political Appointees Tip the Scales of Accountability

Sep 276 min read

Political Appointees Tip the Scales of Accountability

VBOE meeting report out from September 26th People drove from around the Commonwealth to have their voices heard in front of the Virginia...

Social Media Threats Fuel Fear at Virginia Schools

Cheryl Binkley2

Sep 234 min read

Social Media Threats Fuel Fear at Virginia Schools

Social Media Threats Close Schools and Delay Games in Multiple Virginia Counties Nationwide there is always a spike in threats of...

We Must Reframe What We are Measuring In Public Schools

Sep 213 min read

We Must Reframe What We are Measuring In Public Schools

Please Note: This is an opinion piece. It is not filled with links to authoritative studies, or data analysis. I’m simply going to tell...

Systemic Academic “Failure”: A Reality or a Choice?

Anjy Cramer

Sep 192 min read

Marianne Burke (PhD) and Vanessa Hall

Systemic Academic “Failure”: A Reality or a Choice?

This is Public Comment Given at Arlington Public Schools Board Meeting by Anjy Cramer on September 19, 2024. Please note that h istorical...

Exciting Upcoming Events for September and October 2025!

Sep 183 min read

Exciting Upcoming Events for September and October 2025!

We just updated our Events Calendar for the 2024-25 School Year with our September 26th Road Trip to Richmond (NOTE: VBOE date change!),...

Take Action: Make your Voice Heard by Virginia DOE by September 25th

Sep 133 min read

Take Action: Make your Voice Heard by Virginia DOE by September 25th

Disruption is NOT Accountability The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) created disruptive accountability measures that will harm...

Virginia Schools Join the Banned Cell-Phone Bandwagon

Sep 53 min read

Virginia Schools Join the Banned Cell-Phone Bandwagon

Experts have warned about the deleterious mental health and educational impact of cell phones on students, and school districts across...

Despite Public Outcry, Youngkin's VDOE Passes Controversial Accountability Policy

Aug 3011 min read

Despite Public Outcry, Youngkin's VDOE Passes Controversial Accountability Policy

Report Out on the 8/28/24 Virginia Board of Education Meeting Despite citizens across Virginia rallying to action , the Virginia Board of...

Youngkin’s Privatization Team Makes Its Move on Virginia’s Public Schools

Robert Rigby and Vanessa Hall

Aug 263 min read

Youngkin’s Privatization Team Makes Its Move on Virginia’s Public Schools

On Wednesday August 28, the Virginia Board of Education will hold a Special Session to consider the Statewide Comprehensive Support Plan...

Marianne Burke, PhD

Aug 1310 min read

Take Action 4 Education

Project 2025 is Coming for Our Schools

Public education is on the ballot this November The outcome of the next presidential election is destined to influence K-12 public...

A Complex (and Expensive!) Legal Showdown about Student Rights Continues

Aug 109 min read

A Complex (and Expensive!) Legal Showdown about Student Rights Continues

Theocratic Veto versus School Policy This is part 2 of coverage on Jane Doe v. Fairfax County School Board (FCSB) (CL-2024-0003171), a...

VDOE's Accreditation Overhaul: An Unnecessary Risk for Schools