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What is an Experienced Public School Superintendent Worth?
Discover the true value of a school superintendent based on salary comparisons across the country and in Northern Virginia, including our own in Fairfax County Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Explore why the salaries of school superintendents are justified based on experience, education, and enrollment.

Vanessa Hall
7 hours ago13 min read


Another Daily Signal Burn Book from the Project 2025 Mean Girls
Propaganda Mean Girls of Project 2025 How many times has 4 Public Education corrected false narratives and cherry-picked data shared by the Heritage Foundation's Daily Signal? So. Many. Times. Yet, these propaganda "Mean Girls" keep on publishing disinformation right out of the Project 2025 playbook and pushing the "public schools are failing" mantra in their Daily Signal Burn Book. Meanwhile Fairfax County Public School (FCPS) staff steadfastly continue to support and educat

Vanessa Hall
Sep 236 min read


Lake Braddock Teachers Challenge Weapons Detection Duty in Final School Board Hearing
Lake Braddock teachers challenge weapons detection duty in a final school board hearing, highlighting education security grievances and role clarity. Discover more about the Lake Braddock teachers' education security grievance duty hearing.

Vanessa Hall
Sep 185 min read


Partisan Politics Pretending to be Hometown Journalism
Discover the hidden agenda behind All Virginia News, and its sibling Republican media site. Uncover how All Virginia News is actually propaganda, and how it shapes narratives and influences public opinion.

Vanessa Hall
Sep 186 min read


Governor Spanberger: Opt Out of the Federal School Voucher Scheme!
Discover why it's crucial for Governor Spanberger to opt out of the voucher scheme and fund public schools. Join the movement to protect education!

4PE Team
Sep 171 min read


Isn't it Past Time to Abandon Standardized Testing?
Discover why it's time to abandon standardized testing. Explore the impact on students and educators, and why now is the time to move on from standardized testing.

Cheryl Binkley
Aug 213 min read


Judge Dismisses Anti-Trans Lawsuit Citing Lack of Standing to Sue
Judge dismisses anti-trans lawsuit due to lack of standing, protecting FCPS students, policies, and taxpayer resources. Learn how this impacts Fairfax County.

Vanessa Hall
Aug 217 min read


All Virginia News is not the only Stealth Propaganda Site with a Hidden Agenda!
Discover the hidden agenda behind All Virginia News, and its sibling Republican media site. Uncover how All Virginia News is actually propaganda, and how it shapes narratives and influences public opinion.

Vanessa Hall
Aug 410 min read


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.

Marianne Burke, PhD
Jun 255 min read


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.

Marianne Burke, PhD
Jun 256 min read


Misleading Claims about FCPS Don’t Add Up: A Critical Examination
Uncover the truth when we debunk the Daily Signal about FCPS. This post clarifies misleading claims about FCPS's accomplishments and highlights FCPS's financial transparency. Learn how Project 2025 publishers want to mislead you about your school districts!

Vanessa Hall
May 217 min read


Has the Expensive Fake Abortion Scandal been Put to Rest?
Explore the allegations and resolution of the expensive fake abortion scandal at Centreville HS. Discover how the associated expensive defamation lawsuit was recently dismissed, what may come in the future, and how this cost our schools.

Vanessa Hall
May 2010 min read


The Hidden Agenda of All Virginia News and Its Connection to the Republican Party
In today’s media landscape, understanding the sources behind the news we consume is crucial. All Virginia News (AVN) has recently emerged as a media outlet with increasing social media conflict, but beneath its surface lies a complex identity. While this blog reveals AVN's role as a stealth Republican media site 4 Public Education will examine in subsequent blog how AVN operates, its impact on public opinion, and what readers should keep in mind when engaging with its content

Vanessa Hall
May 53 min read


At the Statehouse: General Assembly Comes to a Close
Explore how the General Assembly comes to a close with key education bills and budget debates. Learn what this means for Virginia's future.

Marianne Burke, PhD
Mar 153 min read


Trump’s “Patriotic Education” Edict Causes Harm and Citizens Should Object
Discover how Virginia's resistance to Trump's "patriotic education" edict sets a precedent for the nation. Learn why citizens should object to Trump's harmful edict, which attempts to rewrite American history.

Marianne Burke (PhD) and Vanessa Hall
Mar 64 min read


At the Statehouse: Crossover is Complete as General Assembly Season Nears the End
Explore how the Virginia General Assembly's 2026 crossover was a success for bills from both houses. As the General Assembly session draws to a close, education and budget decisions continue to be made by legislators and Governor Spanberger. Learn more now.

Marianne Burke, PhD
Mar 62 min read


Relief after Years of Legislative and Executive Attacks on Education
2026 General Assembly Legislative Support for Public Education Public education remains one of the General Assembly’s most significant policy and budgetary responsibilities. With the conclusion of the Youngkin administration and the beginning of Governor Abigail Spanberger’s term last month, the legislature has continued its role in shaping education policy—particularly through direct investment, funding reform, and oversight. Strengthening State Investment in K–12 Schools In

Holly Hazard
Feb 122 min read


A Beautiful Day in Richmond
Experience the historic inauguration of Governor Spanberger in Richmond with 4 Public Education. Discover the impact of Governor Spanberger on education, health, and Commonwealth.

Nancy Hall
Jan 302 min read


Trump Attacks Academic Freedom at Esteemed Universities
Learn about the consequences of Trump and Youngkin interference in Virginia's top universities.

Vanessa Hall
Dec 13, 20256 min read


FCPS Blows Apart the "Abortion Scandal" Manufactured for the 2025 Election Cycle
Republican operatives published about a supposed abortion scandal at a local high school as an “October Surprise.” A legal investigation finds major discrepancies between their stories and the truth.

Vanessa Hall
Oct 22, 20254 min read
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Trump Unveils Regressive Title IX Regulations on the same Day the Cornell 7 are Revealed to the World
Discover how Trump's regressive Title IX will harm girls and women in K-12 schools and on college campuses. Understand the alarming impact on safety and justice for students, in terms of sexual harassment and assault.


What is an Experienced Public School Superintendent Worth?
Discover the true value of a school superintendent based on salary comparisons across the country and in Northern Virginia, including our own in Fairfax County Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Explore why the salaries of school superintendents are justified based on experience, education, and enrollment.


Happy September! Boy, that Flew By...
September Went by Fast! Hopefully, everyone has adjusted to new schedules, students, schools, and teachers. That first month of school went by so quick that we didn't get a newsletter out, and so much has happened! Fairfax rallied against terrible school safety issues, school staff were put on weapons duty at Lake Braddock (check out the call to action!), the Daily Signal put out another Fairfax County "Burn Book." In other Virginia education news: ask Governor Spanberger to
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