Fairfax Schools Hide Academic Awards from Families — Update

Since this story broke on December 21, new developments have occurred almost daily.  The story has held the attention of the public, press and government authorities because it vividly exemplifies how the Fairfax County public school system (“FCPS”) has elevated “equity” over academic standards and achievement. Factual Developments Journalist Asra Nomani’s December 21 article in…

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TJ Principal Hides Academic Awards for the Sake of “Equity”

Many troublesome issues have been discussed on this site regarding the ideological direction of the Fairfax County Public School system (FCPS).  None can compare to this one in terms of sheer stupidity, cruelty and misguided priorities. Before reading further, please read the highlighted article below, which chronicles an intentional effort by the principal and an…

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New “Equity Policy” for Fairfax Schools, Part 2

As reported in my post of July 13, the Fairfax County School Board plans to issue a new “equity policy” for its schools.  The process of developing it is just getting underway. I have sent a letter to the Board and its staff with my preliminary comments.  The letter makes three points. First, if the…

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New “Equity Policy” for Fairfax Schools

The Fairfax County School Board began to develop an “anti-racism, anti-bias” policy in 2020.  The process seemed to take a back seat to other initiatives in 2021.  Now, however, the proposal is being revived, renamed as an “equity policy.” The planned scope of the policy, and the process for drafting and considering it, was discussed…

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