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Marianne Burke, PhD
Jan 284 min read
At the Virginia Statehouse: Priority Education Bills are In Play
This is the second full week of the 2025 General Assembly and all 4 Public Education’s priority education bills are still in play, either...


Vanessa Hall
Jan 282 min read
Trump's Dept of Edu-Propaganda
When I first heard that President Trump was going to abolish the U.S. Department of Education (USDoE), I was horrified, but now, I may be...


Cheryl Binkley
Jan 288 min read
Four Reasons the Governor’s Accountability Framework Should NEVER Be Implemented
The question of what makes a good school has never been more complicated, and questions like “What are we educating students for?” have...


Vanessa Hall
Jan 262 min read
What You Need to Know about Family Life Education Curriculum
Sex Education in Virginia's K-12 Public Schools The Family Life Education (FLE) curriculum in Virginia is an abstinence-based curriculum...


Vanessa Hall
Jan 242 min read
Don't Get Distracted, Do the Work!
My daughter was physically ill on Tuesday after she witnessed Nazi salutes on the inaugural stage, and executive orders signed to create...


Cheryl Binkley
Jan 233 min read
Thane Glenn’s Fantasy Stories of Educational Horror
Part II of Governor Youngkin’s Magical Thinking series Once upon a time, in a land we all love, there was a Governor (or Thane if you are...

Marianne Burke, PhD
Jan 171 min read
At the Virginia Statehouse: Quick Updates on a Quick Session
Because this is an odd year, as opposed to an even year, the Virginia General Assembly session will be short, lasting only 30 days. For...


Jenna White
Jan 151 min read
Indivisible Founder Inspires at Community Event
Community members gathered in person and online to hear from Indivisible Co Founder and Executive Director Ezra Levin, on Friday, January...

Phyllis Payne
Jan 146 min read
It’s About Time: Middle Schoolers Need Later Start Times Now
FCPS Middle School healthy start times envisioned for 25-26 is at risk of being derailed by the boundary work unless advocacy is taken now.


Vanessa Hall
Jan 1313 min read
Why is Family Life Education Under Attack?
Yes, as are LGBTQIA Students and Fairfax Volunteers! Content Warning: The blog below includes some hateful terms, phrases, and imagery....

Vanessa Hall
Jan 103 min read
What You Need to Know About the: Capital Improvement Program
Although not the sexiest sounding program, the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is one of the most critical analyses in Fairfax County...
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Big Changes to Family Life Education
March 19th FLECAC meeting cancelled. Why? Read to find out!


Surprise, It's Our Fifth COVID Anniversary! (Ugh)
Congratulations? It is our COVID-iversary! Five years ago today, the schools shut down and life changed for everyone.

Trump's Education Appointee has no IDEA about Public Education
Learn of the lack of education in the Education Secretary. Be concerned about what this means for disabled students.
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