Posts Tagged ‘Fairfax County School Board’
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…
Read MoreNew “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…
Read MoreThe Proposed Controversial Issues Policy Is Vague, Divisive and Dangerous
Introduction In September 2020 the Fairfax County School Board initiated a process to revise its Controversial Issues Policy. Now, two years later, the revision is nearing completion. On June 23, the Board’s Governance Committee approved a new version, which is being sent to the full Board for review and approval. It is scheduled to be…
Read MoreFairfax Schools Monitor Sues Fairfax Schools, Round 2
Fairfax Schools Monitor has just filed a new lawsuit against the Fairfax County School Board. It challenges the Board’s improper assertion of “attorney-client privilege” to withhold documents requested under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). During the past few months, we have been seeking documents relating to the development of the School Board’s “Anti-Racism,…
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