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Isn't it Past Time to Abandon Standardized Testing?
Discover why it's time to abandon standardized testing. Explore the impact on students and educators, and why now is the time to move on from standardized testing.
Cheryl Binkley
Aug 213 min read
A (Seemingly) Pleasant Surprise from Virginia's Department of Education
A Review of the Northern Virginia VDOE Accountability Listening Session I don’t know if any of you have attended any of the VDOE listening sessions on accountability changes around the state, but Marianne Burke and I drove 45 minutes out to the Hylton Center on the GMU Science and Tech campus in Manassas to participate in one on Wednesday, December 5th. We had read the VDOE August 2023 announcement (Item F) which erroneously compared NAEP and SOL results (again), and thought
Vanessa Hall
Dec 7, 20233 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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