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American Revolution: The O.G. No Kings Rally
Explore the legacy of the American revolution as the O.G. No Kings movement. Unlike today's civil rallies, yesterday's violent fight for independence set the United States on the path to ensuring that presidential power is restrained to ensure there are no kings in the United States.
Vanessa Hall
Mar 253 min read
At the Statehouse: General Assembly Comes to a Close
Explore how the General Assembly comes to a close with key education bills and budget debates. Learn what this means for Virginia's future.
Marianne Burke, PhD
Mar 153 min read
At the Statehouse: It's Week 3 and Education Bills are Moving!
We are three weeks into a new year with new priorities at the statehouse! Learn about progress on education bills, falsehoods about new taxes, and answer our Calls to Action today!!
Marianne Burke, PhD
Feb 42 min read
Raise Your Voice about the Fairfax County Budget
Sign up to speak about the Fairfax County budget. Learn the key issues and join public hearings to impact Fairfax County budget decisions today!
Vanessa Hall
Apr 18, 20255 min read
What You Need to Know About the: Capital Improvement Program
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
Vanessa Hall
Jan 10, 20253 min read
Focus on Equity, Literacy, and Excellence
2025 FCPS Budget Public Input At the May 14, 2024 Public Hearing in front of the Fairfax County School Board on the 2025 Budget, the...
Vanessa Hall
May 15, 20242 min read
Point in the Right Direction When it Comes to VA's Budget
Discover the complexities of Virginia's budget cycle and the contentious budget put forward by Governor Youngkin. Learn how it impacts public education in VA.
Cheryl Binkley
Apr 20, 20244 min read
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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.
Happy September! Boy, that Flew By...
September Went by Fast! Hopefully, everyone has adjusted to new schedules, students, schools, and teachers. That first month of school went by so quick that we didn't get a newsletter out, and so much has happened! Fairfax rallied against terrible school safety issues, school staff were put on weapons duty at Lake Braddock (check out the call to action!), the Daily Signal put out another Fairfax County "Burn Book." In other Virginia education news: ask Governor Spanberger to
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