Category Archives: Education

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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Free Speech Guaranteed — Except When You Disagree with Us

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Jim Bacon

The Loudoun County School Board expects public school employees to conduct themselves in a professional manner. A draft policy for professional conduct contains all the usual things one would expect. Teachers and other employees should treat students and peers with … Continue reading →

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A College Student’s Bill of Rights

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Jim Bacon

College students should be reimbursed if they don’t receive the full benefits they pay for in tuition, fees, room, and board, declares the Partners for College Affordability and Public Trust. “COVID-19 has illuminated the long over-due need for basic consumer … Continue reading →

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Time to Take the Lead on Education Reform

Posted on July 22, 2020 by Dr. Karen Hiltz

To say our country is experiencing difficult times is an understatement: COVID 19, protests, riots, death, and destruction. Are we in trying times or what? However, with any disruption to a routine, there’s opportunity. I believe this is an opportunity … Continue reading →

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Arlington Schools Shut Down New Learning

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Hans Bader

The schools in Arlington County are refusing to teach children anything new out of a concern for “equity.” Although the schools are physically closed due to coronavirus, students have been doing their assignments from home using school-issued electronic devices. Now … Continue reading →

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