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Welcome to Fairfax County's New School Board
On November 7, 2023, Fairfax County elected 12 School Board members to serve a four-year term, beginning on January 1, 2024. Each took the oath of office on December 13, 2023, which was administered by Fairfax County Circuit Court Judge Robert J. Smith. The ceremony took place at Jackson Middle School. The new School Board is composed of three At-Large members, Kyle McDaniel, Ryan McElveen, and Ilryong Moon. District representatives are Rachna Sizemore Heizer for Braddock, M
Marianne Burke, PhD
Dec 20, 20231 min read
Reading the Tea Leaves this Election
Election analysis from 4 PE Leadership continues with Public Testimony at the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) School Board meeting on Thursday, November 9th. Read the remarks and watch the video clip below: Good evening, I am Rick Clayton on behalf of 4 Public Education. I don’t need to be a fortune-teller to interpret the results of this week’s election. I can read the tea leaves. Chaos, transphobia, anti-CRT and lack of civility were trounced by the voters, by the pa
Rick Clayton
Nov 10, 20232 min read
Tuesday’s Elections Send Message: Parents Want Robust Libraries, Inclusiveness, Truthful History
Pundits cast Virginia’s Tuesday general elections as a referendum on abortion rights. It was more than that. Further down the ballot those votes also sent a strong message to those trying to disrupt public education: listen to parents. Parents who came out to vote in Fairfax, Loudoun and even Spotsylvania, the epicenters of vitriol and fantasy, voted with a resounding “no” to candidates who focused on anti-CRT, book bans and transphobia. Parents overwhelmingly voted for moder
Holly Hazard
Nov 8, 20232 min read
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Just Say NO to the "Education Freedom" Tax Credit
Virginia does not Want the Education Freedom Tax Credit Program Now that the official regulations for the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC) program have been published, it is time for each state Governor to decide whether this voucher scheme is right for their state. In Virginia, Governor Spanberger has promised to “oppose efforts that seek to erode faith in our public schools or take public dollars out of public schools.” This is your opportunity to oppose the EFTC vouche
Trump Unveils Regressive Title IX Regulations on the same Day the Cornell 7 are Revealed to the World
Discover how Trump's regressive Title IX will harm girls and women in K-12 schools and on college campuses. Understand the alarming impact on safety and justice for students, in terms of sexual harassment and assault.
What is an Experienced Public School Superintendent Worth?
Discover the true value of a school superintendent based on salary comparisons across the country and in Northern Virginia, including our own in Fairfax County Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Explore why the salaries of school superintendents are justified based on experience, education, and enrollment.
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