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Federal Scene on Education is at a Turning Point
The nation is at a turning point in public education history with the dismantling of U.S. Department of Education.
Cheryl Binkley
Apr 8, 20255 min read
Big Changes to Family Life Education
March 19th FLECAC meeting cancelled. Why? Read to find out!
Vanessa Hall
Mar 17, 20252 min read
Executive Orders: A Real and Presidential Danger to Public Education
Executive Orders Harming Public Education If you’ve been hiding under a rock (or your bed), you may have missed the news of the myriad of...
Vanessa Hall
Feb 6, 20255 min read
Support LGBTQIA Students and Their Peers by Protecting Sex Education
Join the FLE Committee on February 12th from 7-9pm at Gatehouse It is a year with a number in it, so you can be sure that Fairfax Public School (FCPS) volunteers on committees are hard at work. Few committees are as attacked as the Family Life Education (FLE) committee which provides suggestions to modify the sex education curriculum in FCPS to ensure that it is scientifically accurate, age-appropriate, accessible, and relevant for kids in the 21st Century. This year, the FLE
Vanessa Hall
Feb 3, 20252 min read
Four Reasons the Governor’s Accountability Framework Should NEVER Be Implemented
The question of what makes a good school has never been more complicated, and questions like “What are we educating students for?” have...
Cheryl Binkley
Jan 28, 20258 min read
We Must Reframe What We are Measuring In Public Schools
Please Note: This is an opinion piece. It is not filled with links to authoritative studies, or data analysis. I’m simply going to tell...
Cheryl Binkley
Sep 22, 20243 min read
DEI is here to Stay
You can’t just ignore problems away. Author's forward: I wrote this piece on a snowy day in January. Dr. Claudine Gay had just resigned,...
Anjy Cramer
May 1, 20249 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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