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Youngkin’s Charter-Lab Schools Push in 2024
The Problem Two hundred thirty-three amendments : there are so many problems with the Governor’s amendments to the bipartisan budget that...

Cheryl Binkley
Apr 16, 20245 min read


Gaslighting the Public: Misinterpreting Student Performance and NAEP Scores (3 of 3)
Although Governor Youngkin was lambasted 18 months ago for his inaccurate conclusions about the current state of Virginia Public...

Marianne Burke, PhD
Oct 11, 20233 min read


Gaslighting the Public: Manufactured Crisis over SOL Scores (2 of 3)
For two years in a row, Governor Youngkin has blamed slow growth and recovery of SOL test scores on his predecessors and pandemic school...

Marianne Burke (PhD) and Vanessa Hall
Sep 19, 20235 min read


Gaslighting the Public: Manufactured SAT Crisis (1 of 3)
Governor Youngkin continues to gaslight the public by manufacturing problems that he continues to blame on public schools in Virginia....

Marianne Burke, PhD
Aug 30, 20233 min read


Reject Youngkin's "Don't Be Trans" School Policies
Last week, Glenn Youngkin’s Department of Education released their so-called “ Model Policies on Ensuring Privacy, Dignity, and Respect...

Vanessa Hall
Jul 27, 20233 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


Undermining Public Education: Fake Grassroots, Real Dark Money (Part 1)
Governor Glenn Youngkin and his allies used attacks on public education to win the governorship in 2021. National and local dark money groups managed to paint a fearful, failing picture of Virginia public education. Nevertheless, overwhelming support for public schools continued among most community members. It is now 2022, so why are Governor Youngkin’s allies and groups like Moms for Liberty (M4L) , Independent Women’s Forum (IWF) , and Parents Defending Education (PDE)

Vanessa Hall
Oct 20, 20223 min read
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Independence 250: Embracing Our Diversity for a United Future
Independence Day marks a milestone in American history, but it also represents something deeply personal for each individual. As the nation celebrated its 250th anniversary this weekend, it was clear that independence means more than just a date on the calendar. Whether people attended local celebrations or those on the National Mall, Independence Day means the freedom to express, to celebrate, and to honor this day in ways that reflect our unique values and traditions.


Compromise Achieved: How the Proposed Budget Will Impact Public Education
Explore how the budget compromise will impact public education in Virginia. Discover key changes and their positive effects on K-12 funding today.


Federal Voucher Scheme Uses Misleading Information to Lure States into Defunding Public Schools
Discover how the "Big Beautiful Bill" federal voucher scheme lies to lure states into defunding public schools. Uncover the truth behind these misleading tactics.
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