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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
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
Why is Winsome Earle-Sears Disparaging Virginia Students?
Uncover the truth about Lt. Governor Earle-Sears' misleading claims about student achievement. Do her misleading statistics help her politically? You decide whether our students should be used as political pawns.
Marianne Burke, PhD
Oct 16, 20255 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
Governor Youngkin’s Big Initiatives Stumble Yet Again
Discover how Youngkin's stumbles on his keystone history standard initiatives, which face delays and mistakes.
Cheryl Binkley
Apr 7, 20255 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
Youngkin's Lab Schools: So Many Problems, Where to Even Start?
The following is a transcript of remarks made by 4 PE's Cheryl Binkley made to the Virginia Board of Education at their meeting on April...
Cheryl Binkley
Apr 19, 20232 min read
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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
Longfellow and McLean Clubs Lead a Community Conversation on Light Pollution
Discover how Longfellow and McLean students lead with light pollution solutions in Northern Virginia. Learn more from their community conversation to find a common solution to light pollution.
Promoting Environmental Stewardship and Leadership in Virginia
Explore how Fairfax promotes environmental leadership and stewardship in Fairfax County Public Schools prepares students for a sustainable future in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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