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Democrats
New Father Challenges Loudoun County’s Risky Plan for Maintenance Facility Near Playgrounds and Schools
The father, whose daughter is just two weeks old, articulated a heartfelt plea: 'I...
Democrats
Parent Delivers Passionate Plea Against Warehouse Project Citing Child Safety Risks and County Liability
Route 7 serves as a critical artery through Virginia's northern regions, carrying thousands of...
Albemarle Schools policy violates free speech by targeting TPUSA Chapter
Albemarle County's School Board adopted a policy last night that prohibits student groups who are said to endorse or promote violence, harassment or hate....
Loudoun County School Board Faces Backlash Over Alleged Cover-Up of Child Abuse in Classroom
The Loudoun County School Board, chaired by April Chandler and including members such as Anne Donahue as vice chair, along with other elected officials...
Loudoun School Board Democrats Attempt Overreach in Heated SRO Expansion Debate
The Loudoun County School Board, comprising Chair April Chandler, Vice Chair Anne Donohue, Lauren Shernoff, Amy Riccardi, and other members representing the county's nine...
Loudoun School Board Democrats Overreach on SRO Expansion Agenda
The Loudoun County School Board, serving one of Virginia's fastest-growing and most affluent counties, comprises nine members representing distinct districts: Algonkian District Chair April...
Loudoun County School Board Hypocrisy Exposed: Kids at Risk While Officials Hide Behind Armed Guards
Parents point out that while middle and high schools already benefit from SROs through a longstanding partnership with the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office, elementary...
Loudoun County Sheriff’s Emphasis on Mentor-Trained SROs Highlights Path to Safer Schools
The undersheriff explained that the program thrives due to thorough vetting processes for personnel, ensuring only the most qualified individuals serve in these critical...
Loudoun School Board Conservative Pushes Back Against Rejection of Elementary School Resource Officers
The Loudoun County School Board, consisting of Chair April Chandler (Algonkian District), Lauren Shernoff (Leesburg District), Amy Riccardi (Sterling District), Ross Svenson, Jonathan Pepper,...
Loudoun County Parents Demand Action After School Board Rejects Fully Funded SRO Proposal for Elementary Schools
The proposal, put forward by Sheriff Mike Chapman, aimed to assign each SRO to cover three to four elementary schools. Currently, SROs are stationed...
Virginia Republicans Advocate for Shorter Early Voting to Cut Costs for Local Governments
The push comes amid ongoing discussions in legislative committees where delegates have highlighted how the cumulative length of early voting for primaries, generals, and...
Push for Armed School Resource Officers in Loudoun County Elementary Schools Gains Momentum Amid Safety Concerns
Sheriff Chapman has proposed a phased expansion of SROs into all elementary schools starting with the FY27 budget. This initiative comes after incidents such...
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Democrats
New Father Challenges Loudoun County’s Risky Plan for Maintenance Facility Near Playgrounds and Schools
The father, whose daughter is just two weeks old, articulated a heartfelt plea: 'I...
Democrats
Parent Delivers Passionate Plea Against Warehouse Project Citing Child Safety Risks and County Liability
Route 7 serves as a critical artery through Virginia's northern regions, carrying thousands of...
School Board
Albemarle Schools policy violates free speech by targeting TPUSA Chapter
Albemarle County's School Board adopted a policy last night that prohibits student groups who...
Democrats
Loudoun County School Board Faces Backlash Over Alleged Cover-Up of Child Abuse in Classroom
The Loudoun County School Board, chaired by April Chandler and including members such as...
Democrats
Loudoun School Board Democrats Attempt Overreach in Heated SRO Expansion Debate
The Loudoun County School Board, comprising Chair April Chandler, Vice Chair Anne Donohue, Lauren...
Republicans
Loudoun School Board Democrats Overreach on SRO Expansion Agenda
The Loudoun County School Board, serving one of Virginia's fastest-growing and most affluent counties,...
Government
Loudoun County School Board Hypocrisy Exposed: Kids at Risk While Officials Hide Behind Armed Guards
Parents point out that while middle and high schools already benefit from SROs through...
Government
Loudoun County Sheriff’s Emphasis on Mentor-Trained SROs Highlights Path to Safer Schools
The undersheriff explained that the program thrives due to thorough vetting processes for personnel,...
Government
Loudoun School Board Conservative Pushes Back Against Rejection of Elementary School Resource Officers
The Loudoun County School Board, consisting of Chair April Chandler (Algonkian District), Lauren Shernoff...
Democrats
Loudoun County Parents Demand Action After School Board Rejects Fully Funded SRO Proposal for Elementary Schools
The proposal, put forward by Sheriff Mike Chapman, aimed to assign each SRO to...
Government
Virginia Republicans Advocate for Shorter Early Voting to Cut Costs for Local Governments
The push comes amid ongoing discussions in legislative committees where delegates have highlighted how...
Government
Push for Armed School Resource Officers in Loudoun County Elementary Schools Gains Momentum Amid Safety Concerns
Sheriff Chapman has proposed a phased expansion of SROs into all elementary schools starting...
Democrats
Loudoun County School Board Rejects SROs for Elementary Schools Amid Rising Safety Concerns
Parents and residents have expressed outrage, pointing to multiple incidents this school year where...
Government
Loudoun County Parents Rally for School Resource Officers in Elementary Schools Amid Safety Concerns
Sheriff Chapman announced his plan earlier this year at the State of Law Enforcement...
Government
Republicans Approves Flexibility for IB Students in Advanced Diploma Graduation Requirements
The Virginia General Assembly has taken significant steps to recognize the demanding nature of the International Baccalaureate diploma program by incorporating provisions from House Bill 132 into House Bill 595, now awaiting the Governor's action.
Democrats
Virginia Child Psychiatrist Warns Legislature: Sexualized School Content Fueling Porn Addiction in Young Kids
Sheila Furey's remarks underscore growing concerns among parents, educators, and medical professionals regarding the direction of public education in Virginia. 'Highly sexualized content in schools has led to a dramatic increase in pornographic literature and addiction among young children,' she stated emphatically.
Democrats
Fairfax County Schools: $52,000,000 MILLION DOLLARS on Administrative Overload
Julie Perry, who teaches high school history in Fairfax County Public Schools, told IW Features she spends thousands each year on school supplies, classroom necessities, and decorations for her students.
Government
Governor Youngkin’s Cell Phone Ban Yields Promising Early Results in Virginia Schools
Youngkin cited three primary concerns driving the ban: a noticeable academic decline linked to constant digital distractions, escalating mental health challenges among youth exacerbated by social media, and pervasive disruptions in learning environments.
Government
Youngkin’s term made Virginia stronger and more prosperous
Last night, Governor Glenn Youngkin delivered his final State of the Commonwealth Address. It was more than just a goodbye. The speech was a rebuttal of the Thomas Jefferson Institute's claim that conservative pro-growth governance cannot produce tangible results.
Democrats
Democrats’ “immunity through insanity” carries Virginia
The Democrats' victory in Virginia's 2020 elections was a good example. Republicans criticized the Democrats' extreme and unpopular gender ideologies and their radical policies. This made Republicans look like nutcases.
Government
Jason Miyares blasts Jay Jones for leaked texts at Virginia Attorney General debate
The only debate between Virginia attorney general Jason Miyares, and Democratic opposition Jay Jones saw the Republican incumbent repeatedly lambasting their competitor over violent texts he sent him years ago.
Government
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Opening of Shenandoah Valley’s Data Science, Computing, and Applications Lab School
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today the opening of the Shenandoah Valley Rural Regional College Partnership Lab School for Data Science, Computing, and Applications at a commemorative ribbon-cutting at Dowell J. Howard High School in Winchester, Virginia.
Candidates
American Hindu Coalition Endorses Junaid Khan for House of Delegates (HD 27)
The American Hindu Coalition (AHC), a non-partisan organization dedicated to strengthening America through Hindu...
Government
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces $901 million for K-12 public education from Virginia Lottery Profits
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the Virginia Lottery ended the 2025 fiscal year (FY25) with its second-highest profit total in the Lottery’s 37-year history. Profits generated by Virginia Lottery games for the year totaled more than $901 million. Under Virginia law, all Lottery profits go to support K-12 public education in the Commonwealth.
Democrats
Supreme Court rules 6-3 in favor of parental right to opt out of LGBT-themed lessons
The United States Supreme Court ruled that parents with religious objections have the right...
Government
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces 2,500 Criminal Illegal Immigrants Arrested, Provides Updates on Operation Bold Blue Line and More
Governor Youngkin announced a 30-percent drop in homicides since 2021, largest VSP trooper training class in recent memory, and update on Operation Bold Blue Line and Operation FREE
Government
Fauquier teacher accused of encouraging sexual acts with special needs student
Shocking emails dating from September 5, 2024 through April 1, 2020, detailing allegations of abuse by a Fauquier county, Virginia Public Schools' teacher of special education. Social services did not investigate these allegations, which included many sexual ones. The whistleblower, who made them, was fired by the school division.
Government
Republicans Recognize Virginia Screen-Free Week
Governor Glenn Youngkin has declared April 13–19, 2025, as Virginia Screen-Free Week. This statewide initiative encourages Virginians of all ages to take intentional breaks from phones, tablets, and social media — and reconnect with family, community, and the world beyond the screen.
Democrats
Fairfax County FLECAC Moves Closer to Gender Ideology Instruction in Elementary Schools
The Fairfax County FLECAC (“Family Life Education Curriculum Advisory Committee”) was asked by this year’s School Board to “explore instruction on gender identity in elementary school.”
Government
Families can choose to fund their children’s education.
The American educational landscape is changing. The Federal Department of Education may dissolve, giving states a unique opportunity to rethink the way education dollars are spent. Virginia should take the lead and design an approach that puts flexibility, choice and long-term student benefits first, rather than waiting for national solutions which may not materialize.
Democrats
Fairfax Democrat School Board budget chair caught using $175K of embezzled funds for strip clubs
Democrat Kyle McDaniel who oversees Fairfax County’s massive $4 billion budget for schools is being sued after allegedly stealing 175k from Blue Label Aviation where he was secretary and treasurer .
Government
Virginia Pushes for Accelerated Math enrollment thanks to Republicans
Virginia's new Law will take effect in the next school year. It requires that high-performing students be automatically enrolled into accelerated or advanced math.
Democrats
Fairfax Public Schools Michelle Reid Superintendent endorses biased posters in high school
Michelle Reid, Superintendent of Fairfax County Public Schools on Friday, March 21st, gave her opinion about a controversial set of politically-oriented posters which had been recently displayed in the halls of West Springfield High School.
Government
Virginia Bans Artificial Dyes from our Food, Governor Glenn Youngkin
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin today signed 185 pieces of legislation, including HB 1910 and SB 1289 carried by Delegate Hillary Pugh Kent and Senator Emily Jordan prohibiting public elementary and secondary schools from serving any food that contains specific color additives for school meals or competitive food.
Democrats
It’s time to hold Democrat Delegate Holly Seibold accountable
The Democratic party's implosion on the national stage in recent years has been well-documented--extreme...
Democrats
April Chandler’s Daughter Attacks Christians and Trump Voters – School Leaders Silent
The Potomac Falls High School newspaper, which is promoted on the school's website, contains articles that attack Christians, Trump supporters, and Israel.
Government
University of Virginia Dissolves DEI Office
The University of Virginia Board of Visitors has passed a resolution dissolving its Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Community Partnerships and ordering an audit of university policies and programs to ensure they are in compliance with the Equal Protection Clause of U.S. Constitution.
Democrats
Danika Roem’s “Free School Meals” Campaign is Bad for Students and Creates Food Deserts
After failing to pass legislation last year that would have made breakfast and lunch free for all public school students regardless of income (at a staggering cost of $201.5 million),
Democrats
Loudoun School Board’s April Chandler Backs Raises, Unions, and Controversial Bathroom Policy
April Chandler, a Democratic-endorsed member of the Loudoun County School Board, has emerged as a key figure in recent votes that have stirred both support and backlash in Virginia’s third-largest school district.
Government
Virginia Invests Additional $290 Million to Further Support School Construction and Modernization
Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced an additional $290 million budget investment to further support school construction and modernization across the Commonwealth, bringing the total amount invested in the current biennium to $700 million
Government
Senator Mark Peake Touts Senate Bill 68 as a Compromise for Transgender Athletes in Virginia High Schools
LYNCHBURG, VA – In the 2024 legislative session, Virginia State Senator Mark Peake (R-Lynchburg)...