Category Archives: Education

A Bold Reform for Education Funding

Posted on January 7, 2022 by Christian Braunlich

(Author’s Note: Eight years ago, we suggested incoming Governor Terry McAuliffe pursue a bold education funding reform that would modernize and supercharge Virginia’s education infrastructure.  He chose not to.  We offer it again, verbatim, to Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin … because … Continue reading →

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Collective bargaining would give parents less control over Virginia schools

Posted on October 18, 2021 by F. Vincent Vernuccio

Allowing collective bargaining will put yet another special interest ahead of the parents who simply want a say in what is best for their children. Virginia parents soon could lose even more control over their children’s education. Parents frustrated with school curriculum and other education issues throughout the state have earned national … Continue reading →

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What Works: Helping Students Complete Their College Degrees

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Jim Bacon

In Virginia, nearly 30% of students who enroll in community college or four-year college fail to complete their degrees within six years. There is widespread agreement across the political spectrum that it would be a good thing if more students … Continue reading →

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The War on Asians, the Death of Meritocracy, and the Assault on STEM

Posted on November 5, 2020 by Asra Q. Nomani

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — This past weekend (this article originally published October 20), about 100 families, students, alumni and community members Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology stood on the grassy lawn in front of the school and … Continue reading →

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Richmond to Parents: “You’re on Your Own”

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Christian Braunlich

A week after party-line votes killed Republican initiatives to assist parents of school-aged children financially with federal COVID-19 dollars, Governor Ralph Northam proposed sending another $223 million of those dollars to public schools, adding to millions already sent. There is … Continue reading →

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