top of page
Federal Scene on Education is at a Turning Point
The nation is at a turning point in public education history with the dismantling of U.S. Department of Education.
Cheryl Binkley
Apr 85 min read
The General Assembly has Decisions to Make about Public Funds and Education
On April 2nd the General Assembly will enter another session where legislators will decide on whether to accept, amend, or reject Governor Y
Marianne Burke, PhD
Mar 314 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.
Marianne Burke, PhD
Mar 216 min read
Keep Funding and Freedom To Learn in Our Public Schools. Act Now.
Contact Congress about Two Anti-Public School Executive Orders Two recent federal Executive Orders (EOs) on public education have been...
Marianne Burke, PhD
Feb 34 min read
At the Virginia Statehouse: Priority Education Bills are In Play
This is the second full week of the 2025 General Assembly and all 4 Public Education’s priority education bills are still in play, either...
Marianne Burke, PhD
Jan 284 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...
Vanessa Hall
Jan 103 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...
Marianne Burke, PhD
Nov 14, 20242 min read
Exciting Upcoming Events for September and October 2025!
We just updated our Events Calendar for the 2024-25 School Year with our September 26th Road Trip to Richmond (NOTE: VBOE date change!),...
Marianne Burke (PhD) and Vanessa Hall
Sep 18, 20243 min read
VDOE's Accreditation Overhaul: An Unnecessary Risk for Schools
Accountability Standard Scheme Intends to Make our Schools Sub-Standard While the Commonwealth was preparing for the end of the school...
Vanessa Hall
Aug 8, 20245 min read
A “Brief” History of Boundary Change
My most recent blog, Essential Boundary Policy for a New Century, identified some “interesting” school boundaries in our area. Any...
Vanessa Hall
Jul 12, 20247 min read
Essential Boundary Policy for a New Century
It Is Time For Some Real Change After months of debate, the Fairfax County School Board is finalizing a comprehensive overhaul of the...
Vanessa Hall
Jul 5, 20248 min read
There He Goes Again: More Gaslighting from Youngkin
The Gaslighting Continues while Youngkin Explains away his Vetoes Although Governor Glenn Youngkin claims to be making education his...
Marianne Burke, PhD
May 31, 20248 min read
Good and Bad News about Virginia’s K-12 Education Budget
While we are celebrating that our K-12 education funding priorities are funded for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, we must remember that,...
Marianne Burke, PhD
May 16, 20245 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
A Coalition of Public School Advocates Demand Action from Governor Youngkin
In collaboration with the Virginia Grassroots Coalition , 4 Public Education initiated a letter to Governor Youngkin about the upcoming...
Marianne Burke, PhD
May 10, 20241 min read
How to Ensure your High School is Rated Among the Highest Regardless of Zip Code
Best Schools Update 2024 “Above all, I believe every child, no matter their ZIP code or their parents' jobs, deserves access to a quality...
Cheryl Binkley
May 10, 202410 min read
Governor, Show Your Commitment to Education by Funding our Schools
End of Session Update: Budget Amendments The 2024 General Assembly session ended on March 9th with 12 of the 4 Public Education priority...
Marianne Burke, PhD
Mar 14, 20243 min read
Subscribe to our Newsletter!
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.
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!
Project 2025: G is for Gaslight
Is Project 2025 using stochastic terrorism to inflame the community and put targets on the backs of our students and schools? Learn how Project 2025 attacks on West Springfield High School students silenced their voices and threatened their safety.
bottom of page