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Jul 31, 20254 min read

Federal Shorts: U.S. Dept of Education loses in Court and at Senate Hearings

U.S. Department of Education demonstrates a lack of education on basic U.S. History and their own anti-DEI directives lose in the courts.

Marianne Burke (PhD) and Vanessa Hall

Jun 4, 20253 min read

U.S. Dept of Education Demands "anti-DEI" Certification in Exchange for Student Funding

Explore the U.S. Dept of Education's controversial (and failed) anti-DEI certification demand. Why are they playing chicken with school funding and our students' education?

May 1, 20256 min read

Scrambling Public Education: What Will Happen in the Next 100 Days?

The first 100 days of this administration has been a chaotic carnival of harm, overreach, and irresponsible actions. Will our public schools recover?

Apr 30, 20253 min read

Demanding the Impossible

Explore why the federal government is demanding impossible when they try to eliminate DEI in public education. This is the 21st century, and the reality is our schools are diverse because our student are unique individuals.

Cheryl Binkley

Apr 18, 20257 min read

Just say NO to Private School Vouchers

Learn the true cost of private school vouchers on students, families, and their communities. Just say NO to vouchers.

Mar 21, 20256 min read

Trump's Education Appointee has no IDEA about Public Education

Learn of the lack of education in the Education Secretary. Be concerned about what this means for disabled students.

Mar 12, 20252 min read

Eliminating the US Department of Education will do more Damage than You Realize

More than ever we must recognize and protect the U.S Department of Education. Don't let them dismantle our students' future.

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Feb 13, 20254 min read

Trump's Dept of Edu-Propaganda

When I first heard that President Trump was going to abolish the U.S. Department of Education (USDoE), I was horrified, but now, I may be...

Jan 28, 20252 min read

You Have Power! Use it Now!!

Ask your Elected Officials to Act before it is Too Late Most people are unaware of the power they have as constituents of senators and...

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Nov 14, 20242 min read

Project 2025 is Coming for Our Schools

Public education is on the ballot this November The outcome of the next presidential election is destined to influence K-12 public...

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Aug 13, 202410 min read

College Decisions Delayed. Thanks, FAFSA!

Today is May 1st. In an alternate reality where the U.S. Department of Education hadn’t completely botched the FAFSA form update, roll-out, and processing, hundreds of thousands of high school seniors would have signed on the dotted line and committed to a college. Today should be “College Day,” but instead, many students are in limbo and hundreds of colleges have now moved deadlines twice: first to May 15th and then to June 1st. If you don’t know the lingo: the FAFSA (Free

IN THE CLASSROOM

May 1, 20243 min read

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Relief after Years of Legislative and Executive Attacks on Education

2026 General Assembly Legislative Support for Public Education Public education remains one of the General Assembly’s most significant policy and budgetary responsibilities. With the conclusion of the Youngkin administration and the beginning of Governor Abigail Spanberger’s term last month, the legislature has continued its role in shaping education policy—particularly through direct investment, funding reform, and oversight. Strengthening State Investment in K–12 Schools In

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Appreciation and Concerns Raised about the Superintendent's Budget

Explore key insights from the school board meeting on the FY 2026-27 budget. Understand diverse perspectives which include appreciation and concern over the Superintendent's school budget.

Restore Mental Health Professionals to our Schools

Vanessa Hall shares a personal story highlighting how important mental health professionals are in our schools and why the Superintendent should reinstate positions cut last year.