In the Classroom 6/8

Dec 19, 20233 min read

Parents Feel Doubly Violated by a Privacy Breach

Like tens of thousands of parents, I received a letter this week indicating that FCPS inadvertently released my child’s private...

Dec 14, 20234 min read

Governor Youngkin, Stop Fixing What’s Right

One of Governor Youngkin’s many promises to Virginia was to expand charter schools in Virginia, taking desperately needed funding from...

Holly Hazard

Dec 7, 20232 min read

A (Seemingly) Pleasant Surprise from Virginia's Department of Education

A Review of the Northern Virginia VDOE Accountability Listening Session I don’t know if any of you have attended any of the VDOE...

Dec 7, 20233 min read

Underfunded Education: The Crisis We Can't Ignore

Preparing for the 2024 General Assembly: Public Education Priorities The verdict is in. Not only is Virginia seriously underfunding its...

Nov 28, 20232 min read

School Board Matters: Blue Skies and Smiles Shining So Bright

November 9, 2023 School Board meetings have become ground zero for the culture wars, so 4 Public Education is introducing a new blog...

Nov 15, 20238 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...

Oct 27, 20237 min read

Gaslighting the Public: Misinterpreting Student Performance and NAEP Scores (3 of 3)

Although Governor Youngkin was lambasted 18 months ago for his inaccurate conclusions about the current state of Virginia Public...

Oct 11, 20233 min read

Book Bans by any other Name Smell like Censorship

After a recent school board meeting, I was distracted by a Fairfax GOP-endorsed school board candidate yelling at me, when her friend...

Oct 10, 20233 min read

Raise your Hand for Healthy School Environments Symposium

We need to allow people to talk and we need to be open-minded. Our differences don’t need to divide us–they can bring us together. - Dr....

Oct 5, 20232 min read

School Board Matters: A Focus on Literacy by Third Grade!

School Board meetings have become ground zero for the culture wars, so 4 Public Education is introducing a new blog called “School Board...

Oct 5, 20233 min read

Unstoppable Stories: Banned Books Week (October 1-7)

As you may know, book bans have been on the rise with requests to ban books at record high in 2022. Like you, 4 Public Education is...

Oct 1, 20234 min read

Get Involved in Renaming Woodson High School

After more than 60 years of being named for an active promoter of Massive Resistance to desegregation and FCPS's second longest FCPS...

Sep 26, 20231 min read

Gaslighting the Public: Manufactured Crisis over SOL Scores (2 of 3)

For two years in a row, Governor Youngkin has blamed slow growth and recovery of SOL test scores on his predecessors and pandemic school...

Marianne Burke (PhD) and Vanessa Hall

Sep 19, 20235 min read

Gaslighting the Public: Manufactured SAT Crisis (1 of 3)

Governor Youngkin continues to gaslight the public by manufacturing problems that he continues to blame on public schools in Virginia....

Aug 30, 20233 min read

FCPS Rallies in Support of Transgender Students

On August 15, 2023, FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid made an official statement after community members expressed concern about...

Aug 25, 20232 min read

Welcome Back to School!

Families across Fairfax County are busy with supply lists and getting kids out of the house on time, while teachers are working hard to...

4PE Team

Aug 24, 20232 min read

Reject Youngkin's "Don't Be Trans" School Policies

Last week, Glenn Youngkin’s Department of Education released their so-called “ Model Policies on Ensuring Privacy, Dignity, and Respect...

Jul 27, 20233 min read

We are Not Fine: One Student's Struggle with Suicide

Meg, an eighth grader, has struggled with suicide. After seeking help, they bravely share their experience to the Fairfax County School Board on May 25, 2023, in order to help parents and other adults know how to support their own children and students in Fairfax County. This speech, research, and consultations with mental health experts are part of their Silver Award project for Girl Scouts. Please note that this speech contains sensitive content. “Don’t judge a situation y

Meg, guest student blogger

Jun 1, 20232 min read

Teacher Appreciation Week 2.0

Some teachers will get gift cards, or mugs or flowers. Some will get a child’s smile or no notice at all. What would really say teachers...

Cheryl Binkley

May 11, 20231 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.