Fairfax School Board Is Sued Over National Merit Secrecy

By Mark Spooner | April 28, 2023 |

Fairfax Schools Monitor has sued the Fairfax County School Board to compel the release of its factual findings concerning the National Merit “commended student” controversy.  The suit was filed on April 27 in the Fairfax County General District Court under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. (“FOIA”). Background In December 2022 an article in the…

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Fairfax Schools Hide Academic Awards from Families — Update

By Mark Spooner | January 10, 2023 |

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”

By Mark Spooner | December 25, 2022 |

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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