After months of review, the Virginia Department of Education has released a final set of policies guiding public schools on how to treat transgender students including many that contradict the policies currently used by Fairfax County Public Schools. Released Tuesday (July 18), the “model policies” generally direct schools to require that students use names,
Fairfax County Public Schools is proposing some notable updates to its student policies. At last week’s school board meeting, school officials laid out a number of proposed revisions to its Student Rights and Responsibilities handbook, including how cases of bullying are handled, what’s interpreted as appropriate clothing, and the potential for increased punishment for substance
Fairfax County Public Schools is spending what amounts to two full elementary school renovations per year on unexpected increases in construction costs. Ahead of a school board meeting on the fiscal year 2024-2028 capital improvements program (CIP) tonight (Thursday), one of the major talking points has been the dramatic impact those increases in construction costs
Transgender pride flag (via Alexander Grey/Unsplash) The Fairfax County School Board reaffirmed its support for transgender students last week as community members spoke out against policies proposed by the state that would limit their rights. At a meeting on Thursday (Oct. 6), members issued a statement reiterating Fairfax County Public School’s commitment to policies that
Mark Keam served as delegate for Virginia’s 35th House District for 13 years (courtesy Mark Keam) Mark Keam’s 13-year tenure in the Virginia General Assembly has come to a close. After accepting a position in the Office of National Travel and Tourism in the Biden administration, Keam announced on Tuesday (Sept. 6) that he has