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Virginia School Privatizers are Fibbing with Figures
Data Busting Project 2025's Daily Signal When 4 Public Education began, we knew that one major effort would be dispelling disinformation, but we had no idea how much disinformation would be churned by those whose interests were aligned with school privatization and/or who were intent on undermining the reputation of one of the best school districts in the nation, Fairfax County. But here we are. The latest of thousands of disinformation pieces about Fairfax County is one by S
Marianne Burke (PhD) and Vanessa Hall
Mar 185 min read
Facts Get in the Way of Gloomy Gaslighting about Fairfax County Public Schools
Uncover the truth when Facts get in the Way of Gaslighting by Project 2025. Explore the truth of FCPS student test scores versus gaslighting by Project 2025 rags and how this impacts public schools and funding.
Marianne Burke, PhD
Mar 183 min read
There He Goes Again: More Gaslighting from Youngkin
The Gaslighting Continues while Youngkin Explains away his Vetoes Although Governor Glenn Youngkin claims to be making education his...
Marianne Burke, PhD
May 31, 20248 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...
Marianne Burke, PhD
Oct 11, 20233 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....
Marianne Burke, PhD
Aug 30, 20233 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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