The Fairfax County School Board will have a lot of new faces next year and perhaps, a couple of members reemerging from its past. The latest member to opt out of a reelection bid is at-large member Abrar Omeish, who told FFXnow that she has instead accepted a job with a nonprofit that focuses
A Herndon resident has officially thrown his hat in for an at-large seat on the Fairfax County School Board. Kyle McDaniel, an entrepreneur and father of two, is seeking a Democratic Party endorsement for a countywide seat on the school board, he announced Wednesday (March 1). He says his top priority is ensuring every child
The College Board’s much-debated course on African American identity and history will be available in three Fairfax County high schools this fall as part of a pilot program. While the state scrutinizes the course, Fairfax County Public Schools plans to offer Advanced Placement (AP) African American Studies at McLean, Centreville and Westfield high schools during
Virginia’s largest school system has started developing its calendar for the next school year, unveiling four possible options Tuesday that have different break lengths and end dates.
The new Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) budget could signal big changes for local schools, including extended availability of school counselors and new middle school athletics programs. Superintendent Dr. Michelle C. Reid presented the budget for the 2023-2024 school year at a meeting last Thursday (Jan. 12). The $3.5 billion budget is a $249.6 million