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Appreciation and Concerns Raised about the Superintendent's Budget
Explore key insights from the school board meeting on the FY 2026-27 budget. Understand diverse perspectives which include appreciation and concern over the Superintendent's school budget.

Vanessa Hall
3 days ago5 min read


Restore Mental Health Professionals to our Schools
Vanessa Hall shares a personal story highlighting how important mental health professionals are in our schools and why the Superintendent should reinstate positions cut last year.

Vanessa Hall
4 days ago2 min read


Get Your Vote On: Braddock School Board Special Election
Discover key details about the Special Election for Braddock District School Board in Fairfax County. Learn where and when to vote in this special election. Hint: you can vote from now until voting day on March 3rd.

4PE Team
Jan 273 min read


When Candidates Attack Their Constituents
Explore how a coordinated GOP candidate and MAGA media attack against an innocent volunteer led to viral fame and threats. Learn more about the process and impact of MAGA's planned attacks on "Grantifa".

Vanessa Hall
Jan 277 min read


Politically-Motivated Lawsuits Impact Northern Virginia Schools
Explore the impact of politically-motivated lawsuits on Northern Virginia schools. Are Virginia taxpayers footing the bill for frivolous, politically-motivated lawsuits?

Marianne Burke (PhD) and Vanessa Hall
Dec 15, 20257 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


With Amicus Briefs like These, Who Serves Virginians?
AG Miyares intervenes on behalf of a significant number of America First Legal cases. It begs the question: is Miyares working for Virginians or Project 2025?

Vanessa Hall
Oct 17, 202512 min read


A Furry, the Lieutenant Governor, and Moms for Liberty have a Town Hall
Why did GOP candidates for Virginia Governor and Lt. Governor align with Moms for Liberty, a known extremist group? Explore the impact of this gubernatorial campaign event on local and Commonwealth politics.

Vanessa Hall
Oct 15, 20257 min read


Are Candidates’ Views on Transgender Policies Unduly Influencing the Virginia Election?
Discover the impact of local transgender policies on Virginia's political landscape in the 2025 elections. Which Virginia candidates prioritize local school board polices over the economy and issues that affect all Virginians.

Marianne Burke, PhD
Oct 3, 20258 min read


APS: History Repeats Itself
Witness the Arlington Public School Board stand up for the civil rights of students, as it did decades ago in the face of threats and segregation.

Anjy Cramer
Sep 2, 20253 min read


Why 4 Public Education Stands with the Districts who Protect Transgender and Non-binary Students
The Situation August 19, 2025 the US Department of Education announced they would withhold $50 million in Title IX funding from five of the largest school districts in Virginia if the districts did not change their Title IX regulations to conform to recent presidential executive orders. The Department of Education labeled the five districts as “high risk”, and is demanding that the localities pre-pay for all Title IX expenses and apply for reimbursement item by item. The pen

Cheryl Binkley
Aug 23, 20253 min read


US Dept of Education Threatens Northern Virginia School Districts
An extremist US Dept of Education has threatened Northern Virginia school districts in order to violate the civil rights of students.

Vanessa Hall
Jul 31, 20254 min read


4PE Celebrates Pride Month
Join 4PE celebrates Pride Month to support equality and visibility. We hope to see you at some of these events!

Vanessa Hall
Jun 5, 20252 min read


First Look: Public Review of Fairfax County School Boundary Scenarios
Make sure you take time to check out the Fairfax County school boundary scenarios out for public review. Learn about the process and what is still to come.

Vanessa Hall
Jun 3, 20256 min read


Underfunding the Future of Education in Fairfax
FCPS was forced to make tough choices because neither the Governor nor the Fairfax Board of Supervisors considered our schools important enough to bridge the $121 million FCPS budget shortfall.

Vanessa Hall
Jun 3, 20255 min read


U.S. Dept of Education Demands "anti-DEI" Certification in Exchange for Student Funding
Explore the U.S. Dept of Education's controversial (and failed) anti-DEI certification demand. Why are they playing chicken with school funding and our students' education?

Vanessa Hall
May 1, 20256 min read


Demanding the Impossible
Explore why the federal government is demanding impossible when they try to eliminate DEI in public education. This is the 21st century, and the reality is our schools are diverse because our student are unique individuals.

Cheryl Binkley
Apr 18, 20257 min read


Raise Your Voice about the Fairfax County Budget
Sign up to speak about the Fairfax County budget. Learn the key issues and join public hearings to impact Fairfax County budget decisions today!

Vanessa Hall
Apr 18, 20255 min read


Project 2025: G is for Gaslight
Is Project 2025 using stochastic terrorism to inflame the community and put targets on the backs of our students and schools? Learn how Project 2025 attacks on West Springfield High School students silenced their voices and threatened their safety.

Vanessa Hall
Apr 10, 202512 min read


We are Here! Trans Day of Visibility
Join Fairfax County and City in their celebrations of the Trans Day of Visibility!

Vanessa Hall
Mar 31, 20254 min read
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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


Appreciation and Concerns Raised about the Superintendent's Budget
Explore key insights from the school board meeting on the FY 2026-27 budget. Understand diverse perspectives which include appreciation and concern over the Superintendent's school budget.


Restore Mental Health Professionals to our Schools
Vanessa Hall shares a personal story highlighting how important mental health professionals are in our schools and why the Superintendent should reinstate positions cut last year.
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