Yes, as are LGBTQIA Students and Fairfax Volunteers! Content Warning: The blog below includes some hateful terms, phrases, and imagery....

Although not the sexiest sounding program, the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is one of the most critical analyses in Fairfax County when it comes to schools. Annually, the CIP reviews current student membership and facilities data in order to identify future capacity needs and capital requirements (e.g., renovation, new building, etc.). Thus the CIP drives resource allocation among schools and communities across Fairfax County. However, the total flow of capital resources

La cuestión Como si los estudiantes de primaria y secundaria no tuvieran suficientes preocupaciones, ahora algunos enfrentan la amenaza de la deportación forzada de ellos mismos, de sus padres y/o de sus amigos. La promesa del presidente electo de deportar a millones de inmigrantes indocumentados ha inquietado a los estudiantes inmigrantes, a sus padres y a sus comunidades. Su amenaza de poner fin a la ciudadanía por derecho de nacimiento añade una capa adicional de crueldad

As if K-12 students didn’t have enough to worry about, now, some face the threat of forced deportation.

A Tough Week for Transgender Students and Families After years of attacks on rights of transgender students, this past week has seen an onslaught of anti-transgender media, court cases, and federal and state activity. For parents of transgender students, transgender students, and the transgender community, it is just too much. They are exhausted, so all allies need to continue to step up to fight alongside them against such attacks. “Children's well-being now, ability to live

In today’s divided world, it was a pleasure to see agreement in a school board meeting, as the Fairfax County School Board (FCSB)...

Fairfax NAACP Community Meeting with the Superintendent Members of the Fairfax NAACP witnessed a rare event: a school superintendent willing to have a frank conversation about the state of schools for Black students. The meeting was hosted by Fairfax NAACP’s Dr. Sujatha Hamption (first Vice President and Chair of the Education Committee) and Mike Woltz (Chair of the Legal Redress Committee). It was a tough, open discussion with Dr. Michelle Reid, Superintendent of Fairfax Cou

This is Public Comment Given at Arlington Public Schools Board Meeting by Anjy Cramer on September 19, 2024. Please note that h istorical...

Experts have warned about the deleterious mental health and educational impact of cell phones on students, and school districts across...

Public education is on the ballot this November The outcome of the next presidential election is destined to influence K-12 public...

Theocratic Veto versus School Policy This is part 2 of coverage on Jane Doe v. Fairfax County School Board (FCSB) (CL-2024-0003171), a...

Accountability Standard Scheme Intends to Make our Schools Sub-Standard While the Commonwealth was preparing for the end of the school...

Para garantizar que la comunidad de la escuela primaria de Bucknell pudiera leer este artículo, utilizamos el traductor de Google para...

Discover the inspiring story of courage and strength within the tight-knit Bucknell Elementary community, a small but mighty school.

Is a “Theocratic Veto” coming to Virginia? In a case ( see below ) brought this year in Fairfax County Circuit Court by America First...

My most recent blog, Essential Boundary Policy for a New Century , identified some “interesting” school boundaries in our area. Any rational person would look at those boundaries and wonder how they came to be. Of course, those non-contiguous, gerrymandered boundaries are a developer’s dime a dozen in Fairfax County. Nevertheless, I did a little research (shared below), but first I want to discuss the recent history of Policy 8130. I was surprised by recent history and previo

It Is Time For Some Real Change After months of debate, the Fairfax County School Board is finalizing a comprehensive overhaul of the county’s current boundary policy which was originally adopted in 1986 and last revised in May of 2013, despite 5-year review requirements. This all followed a February school board meeting on Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) amendments, when most of the school board members expressed strong concerns that one-off boundary adjustments at individu

Historically, school board elections have received little attention from voters, but recently extremists have begun trying to take over public school boards. Now we realize the importance of electing quality school board members who prioritize the students and support public schools rather than furthering extreme agendas. Because extreme right-wing groups continue to foment culture wars and support extremist candidates, we must have a concrete plan to combat disinformation an

The Financial and Emotional Costs of anti-LGBTQ+ Rhetoric In the first two weeks of Pride month, I have been struck by increased hate, fear, and anger against the LGBTQ+ community, specifically against our schools. As a mom and active school volunteer, I find this concerning because I know how harmful it is to students, educators, and families. Not only are these wild accusations and misinformation scary, but they also make parents and guardians feel threatened for the safety

Public Input at 6/13/24 Fairfax County School Board Meeting My name is Vanessa Hall. I am the proud parent of two FCPS students, one of...