Loudoun County School Board
- 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, and representatives from the Ashburn, Blue Ridge, Catoctin, Dulles, Lovettsville, and Sugarland districts, voted 5-3-1 against the expansion of SROs to elementary schools. This decision came despite a proposa
- Parents Champion Fully Funded Plan for School Resource Officers in Loudoun County Elementary Schools
The proposal outlines a phased approach where each SRO would oversee three to four elementary schools, addressing the more than 5,000 instances over the past three years in which officers were pulled from middle and high schools to respond to elementary calls. These include threat assessments and other urgent matters, underscoring the need for dedicated
- 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 as a gas leak evacuation at an elementary school in the Catoctin district, where principals struggled to manage students in freezing temperatures without immediate on-site law enforcement support.
- 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 elementary schools were forced into lockdown. The sheriff’s office highlighted the need for SROs to deter potential threats and respond swiftly, emphasizing that elementary students are particularly vulnerable.
- 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 Forum, aiming to build on public safety successes by placing SROs in elementary schools for prevention and partnership. Data shows elementary schools requested SRO assistance 1,649 times last year alone, underscoring the need.
- Parents Rally Against Virginia’s Proposed Universal Free School Breakfast Bill Over Toxic School Lunch Concerns
The Loudoun County School Board, chaired by Anne Donohue, oversees one of Virginia’s largest school districts.
- 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.
- Loudoun County School Board Takes Bold Steps to Prioritize Special Education and Eliminate Classroom Distractions
In a refreshing turn for Loudoun County families, the newly elected school board has wasted no time in putting students first by approving a comprehensive cell phone ban and emphasizing resources for special education programs.
- DOJ sues Loudoun County school board over transgender bathroom policy
The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the Loudoun County Board of Education in connection with an Title IX case involving alleged discrimination against two Christian high-school students for raising religious objections about the school’s Transgender restroom practices.
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces U.S. Department of Education Action on Title IX Violations in Northern Virginia School Divisions
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR) determined that the gender policies of five school divisions in Northern Virginia – Fairfax County, Loudoun County, Arlington County, Prince William County and the City of Alexandria – violate Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
- Virginia High School students push back on trans student’s “sexual harassment” claims
Three Stone Bridge High School male students in Ashburn Virginia are fighting sexual harassment accusations after they questioned why a female student was in the locker room.
- 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.
- Is Anne Donohue, a Loudoun County school board member breaking federal law?
Anne Donohue was elected as an at-large school board member in northern Virginia last year, while working for the Justice Department under the Biden-Harris Administration. She received an endorsement by the Democrat Party, which could be a violation of a federal law that prohibits federal employees from being partisan candidates.
- 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.
- Loudoun County Republican Committee Supports School Board Candidates with $3,500 Contributions
The Loudoun County Republican Committee (LCRC) is proud to announce its unwavering support for local education by providing $3,500 in campaign contributions to each school board candidate in February 2025. This initiative underscores the LCRC’s commitment to fostering strong, community-focused leadership within Loudoun County Public Schools.
- Education Department Launches Whistleblowers Portal to “End DEI”
The Department of Education announced Thursday a new “End DEI” portal for parents, students, and teachers to report diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) discrimination to the federal government.