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Virginia Colleges: Don't Close the Door on Dyslexics
A Call to Advocacy for SB21 and HB509 I am a parent of a dyslexic student. When it became clear in first grade that our daughter could not read, we had to pay for private testing to ensure that our daughter accessed dyslexia services in FCPS before she fell so far behind that she could never catch up or was so filled with self-doubt that she was convinced that she would never succeed. Due to the support of amazing FCPS teachers and staff, our daughter is reading close to grad
Vanessa Hall
Feb 1, 20243 min read
Priority Education Bills are Advancing at the Statehouse
February 3rd will end the third week of the 2024 Session of Virginia’s General Assembly. At the time of this writing, one priority...
Marianne Burke, PhD
Feb 1, 20243 min read
What a Difference the Election Made!
Last year, public education advocates were unsuccessful at getting the 2023 priority education bills passed in the General Assembly. ...
Marianne Burke, PhD
Jan 25, 20242 min read
Uniting Virginia through Literacy
Choosing a Reading Curriculum that Works In 2022 the Virginia legislature passed The Virginia Literacy Act, often referred to as VLA. It...
Cheryl Binkley
Jan 11, 20243 min read
Governor Youngkin's Budget Disappoints the Commonwealth
The Board of 4 Public Education is disappointed with the proposed budget released by Governor Youngkin on December 20, 2023. It seems...
4PE Team
Dec 28, 20232 min read
Tuesday’s Elections Send Message: Parents Want Robust Libraries, Inclusiveness, Truthful History
Pundits cast Virginia’s Tuesday general elections as a referendum on abortion rights. It was more than that. Further down the ballot...
Holly Hazard
Nov 8, 20232 min read
Op-ed: Northern Virginia in the Crosshairs
Even before he was elected, Virginia Gov. [Glenn] Youngkin focused his attention on harmful, fabricated fibs about public education. He...
Marianne Burke (PhD) and Vanessa Hall
Oct 30, 20234 min read
Education Apocalypse
Imagine a world where the Moms for Liberty and like-minded individuals were elected to the school board, state legislature, and...
Vanessa Hall
Oct 27, 20237 min read
Voters Agree that Public Education is on the Ballot
A recent poll by the Washington Post and George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government revealed factors that may...
Marianne Burke, PhD
Oct 27, 20232 min read
At the Statehouse: Budget Reconciliation and More
The General Assembly reconvenes in Richmond on April 12th to address unfinished legislative business. There are three major items on the...
Marianne Burke, PhD
Apr 12, 20233 min read
At the Statehouse: Week 7 (Finally!)
The 2023 General Assembly adjourned on Saturday, February 25th. During this session, things played out as predicted for a divided...
Marianne Burke, PhD
Mar 1, 20232 min read
At the Statehouse, Week 6
After the General Assembly adjourns on February 25, 2023, all bills that pass both chambers will go to the Governor for his signature or...
Marianne Burke, PhD
Feb 22, 20232 min read
At the Statehouse: Bills Still Active, Week 5
At this the first full week after Crossover, only five of our original 29 priority bills remain active. We oppose three of those bills...
Marianne Burke, PhD
Feb 16, 20231 min read
At the Statehouse: Education Bill Crossover, Week 4
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 is the Crossover deadline in Richmond for the 2023 General Assembly. Advocacy by the public has been successful.
Marianne Burke, PhD
Feb 7, 20232 min read
At the Statehouse: Priority Education Bills, Week 3
Things continue to be hectic in the General Assembly with the House and Senate both trying to finish hearing bills before crossover (to...
Marianne Burke, PhD
Jan 31, 20231 min read
At the Statehouse: Priority Education Bills, Week 2
If it is the end of January in Richmond, Virginia, then the General Assembly is in session. The General Assembly consists of state...
Marianne Burke, PhD
Jan 24, 20232 min read
At the Statehouse: Priority Education Bills, Week 1
We are fortunate in Virginia to now have a surplus in our budget. We are pleased to have legislators who advocate to apply that surplus...
Marianne Burke, PhD
Jan 17, 20232 min read
Is School Funding for the Arts Worth it?
The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) constructs satellite Gross Domestic Product accounts which look at the contributions of certain...
Rick Clayton
Dec 6, 20221 min read
Vote for Democracy on Election Day
4PublicEducation.org champions public schools as the cornerstone of a healthy democracy and the right for every child to an exceptional...
4PE Team
Nov 3, 20221 min read
Funding Religious Education in Schools
Network for Public Education's Statement on the Supreme Court's Decision in Carson v. Makin The ruling of the U.S. Supreme Court in...
Network for Public Education
Jun 20, 20222 min read
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Independence 250: Embracing Our Diversity for a United Future
Independence Day marks a milestone in American history, but it also represents something deeply personal for each individual. As the nation celebrated its 250th anniversary this weekend, it was clear that independence means more than just a date on the calendar. Whether people attended local celebrations or those on the National Mall, Independence Day means the freedom to express, to celebrate, and to honor this day in ways that reflect our unique values and traditions.
Compromise Achieved: How the Proposed Budget Will Impact Public Education
Explore how the budget compromise will impact public education in Virginia. Discover key changes and their positive effects on K-12 funding today.
Federal Voucher Scheme Uses Misleading Information to Lure States into Defunding Public Schools
Discover how the "Big Beautiful Bill" federal voucher scheme lies to lure states into defunding public schools. Uncover the truth behind these misleading tactics.
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