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#Red4EdVA In 2019 4,000 marched on the Richmond Capitol for better funding of Virginia's schools and better learning and working conditions for Virginia students and faculties. We continue as the determined Virginia Educators' grassroots.
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Join @fundourschoolsva.bsky.social for a virtual town hall on Tuesday, Aug. 12 at 7pm to learn more about state and federal school funding policy.

Plus, share your perspective on public school funding issues! RSVP here to receive the Zoom link: bit.ly/FOSVirtual

#FundOurSchools
August 4, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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Join us on July 15 in Richmond for an in-person town hall about public school funding!

We want to hear from parents, teachers, school staff, students, and community members about the most pressing public school funding issues that you see in your community.
June 30, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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I know this first hand. When I was a child, my entire community was branded as spies and sabateurs, justifying our internment inside barbed wire camps for years without due process, trial or charge.
March 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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NEW EMAIL FROM COLUMBIA ADMIN: DHS agents were in two university residences tonight — with two warrants

"I am writing heartbroken to inform you that we had federal agents from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in two University residences tonight."

No arrests made.
March 14, 2025 at 3:59 AM
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Donald Trump declared these kids would not be allowed to play the concert they had earned. The Marine's Own retirees showed us why Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are not just important, they are what we stand for as Americans. Watch!
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U.S. Marine Band forced to cancel concert with students of color after Trump DEI order
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March 17, 2025 at 7:47 PM
What kind of elected does this? And what kind of people support and allow them to do so?
SCHOOL MEALS ALERT!
The U.S. House of Representatives proposed budget includes cuts to the national school meal program that could impact free school meals for 451,117 Virginia students across 784 of Virginia's CEP eligible schools.
February 18, 2025 at 10:08 PM
4 Public Ed this week: VHSL, Statehouse update, and Sec of Ed appointment. 4publiceducation.org/so/a1PK4n6Mh...
February 14, 2025
Blogs VHSL Buckles and Decides to Exclude Athletes At the Statehouse: Few Priority Education Bills Remain as Budget Negotiations are Impending Wrestling the Department of Education from Incompetence 4...
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February 14, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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Tomorrow there will be three rallies across the day in DC pushing back against the anti-public schools agenda and appointee. 12:30 Red, Wine and Blue, and 4p.m. National Education Association and American Federation of Teachers. Read why here. www.4publiceducation.org/post/wrestli...
Wrestling the Dept of Education from Incompetence
Thursday Feb. 13, 2025 at 10 am Linda McMahon will testify at her Senate confirmation hearing When I googled Linda McMahon for her experience and quotes on education for this blog, no quotes came up. ...
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February 12, 2025 at 10:45 PM
4 Public Education's new newsletter on current Fairfax County education news! 4publiceducation.org/so/14PJ9DdQa...
Fairfax County Issues SPECIAL EDITION
February 4, 2025
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February 4, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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Virginia trans + non-binary folks, download a copy of this list of trans-friendly medical resources while VDH still has it up: www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uplo...
January 30, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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January 29, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Protect the children!
January 29, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Day before yesterday students from Lynnbrook Elem School in Springfield VA were picked up at a nearby store.Be careful out there. Find a responsible adult to walk with and remember-You have rights. Ask for a lawyer, and don't say a word. Families, now is a good time to select a trusted adult to call
January 29, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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Do you know why a president would do all the most evil and heinous shit via Executive Order? Because his party can't easily make it law. And if they can't make it law, they can't make it last.

Don't let anyone make you feel like this is The End. Do not let them demoralize you. Live to see them die.
January 29, 2025 at 12:01 AM
It seems the Federal Buyout was an old con, played by Elon before.
This comments section is the first time I've felt even a shred of hope in eight days.
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January 29, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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Parents Defending Education President Nicole Neily is closely affiliated with the Koch network, having worked for the Franklin News Foundation and the Cato Institute,
January 10, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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How many public school students get access to top notch art programs with qualified art teachers? Where do children miss out on the arts? nancyebailey.com/2019/12/26/s...
Sights and Sounds of the Season and The Importance of the Arts in Public Schools - Nancy Bailey's Education Website
This is a good time to think about the arts. The visuals and sounds of the holidays, art, music, and drama, surround us. It's a reminder that children need access to learning about the arts in public ...
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December 10, 2024 at 6:32 PM