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In Defense of Merit at Thomas Jefferson High School

In Defense of Merit at Thomas Jefferson High School

December 18, 2020 by admin in Education News

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) has maintained its standards for demonstrated excellence, particularly in STEM disciplines, in great part from its steadfast support of the Fairfax County Business Community and individuals who champion academic ability. Forward thinkers knew that Virginia’s ability to attract companies to build the economy in science and technology was dependent on a stellar educational system.

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PETITION: FCPS Must Discipline Radical, “Hate-Filled” Teacher

PETITION: FCPS Must Discipline Radical, “Hate-Filled” Teacher

December 18, 2020 by admin in Education News

On December 7, 2020, Black and Brown parents — Dr. Harry Jackson and journalist, Ms. Asra Nomani, parents of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology students — filed a formal complaint with Fairfax County Public Schools…

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Fairfax Republicans Stand With County Families

Fairfax Republicans Stand With County Families

December 11, 2020 by admin in Education News

Citing the “detrimental effects” of the educational status quo, Fairfax GOP Chairman Steve Knotts is calling for the county’s government-run schools to reopen their doors — or give out vouchers so families can find alternatives.

“For too many students, virtual learning has been a disaster,” Knotts said today. “Sadly, the detrimental effects of long-term school closures are not confined to academics — the mental health consequences of social isolation are very real.” 

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Fairfax Dems Slam “Open FCPS” Parents

Fairfax Dems Slam “Open FCPS” Parents

December 9, 2020 by admin in Education News

Fairfax Dems unleashed a tweetstorm Tuesday evening, raging against critics of the “all-Democratic Fairfax County School Board.” Notwithstanding the school board’s many failures, county Democrats vowed to back all current board members, including those facing down a grassroots recall effort.   

The nonpartisan “OpenFCPS” coalition issued a scathing response Tuesday night

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New Data: FCPS Is Failing Our Kids

New Data: FCPS Is Failing Our Kids

November 28, 2020 by admin in Education News

A new report confirms that Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is failing students in record numbers. “The trend of more failing marks is concerning across the board but is especially concerning for the groups that showed the biggest unpredicted increases in receiving multiple unsatisfactory marks, namely our English learner students and students with disabilities,” the school district’s internal study concludes.

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Families File Lawsuit Against Fairfax County Public Schools

Families File Lawsuit Against Fairfax County Public Schools

November 5, 2020 by admin in Education News

Seventeen parents filed a lawsuit against the Fairfax County School Board and Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Scott Brabrand for illegally changing the admissions process at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology.

TJ, as the school is known, is the nation’s top-ranked public high school, according to U.S. News & World Report.

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Asra Nomani: Woke Leftists “Targeting Asian Kids”

Asra Nomani: Woke Leftists “Targeting Asian Kids”

September 16, 2020 by admin in Education News

Asra Nomani was on WMAL’s Mornings on the Mall radio program today, discussing last night’s meeting of the Fairfax County School Board, where Superintendent Scott Brabrand unveiled his scheme to abolish merit-based, race-blind admissions standards at Thomas Jefferson High School of Science and Technology (“TJ”).

If enacted last year, Brabrand’s scheme would have cut TJ’s Asian student body from 70 percent to 52 percent.

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Steve Knotts on WMAL: Reopen FCPS, Let Parents Choose Alternatives

Steve Knotts on WMAL: Reopen FCPS, Let Parents Choose Alternatives

July 12, 2020 by admin in Education News

Fairfax GOP Chairman Steve Knotts was on Thursday’s Mornings on the Mall program, to discuss the myriad issues now plaguing Fairfax County Public Schools. “When the school board makes national headlines for the disaster they put in front of us, it’s just really disheartening,” Knotts lamented.

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Homeschooling: You Can Do This

Homeschooling: You Can Do This

April 28, 2020 by admin in Education News

I don’t know about you, but I feel a bit overwhelmed by all the links I’m being sent by various groups — virtual meetings, Zoom appointments, suggested websites, etc. I know that everyone wants to help, and I am appreciative of the attempt everyone is making to continue to be connected virtually to our jobs, groups, and families. However, it is a lot to keep track of. There is so much online material…

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Fairfax County Public Schools: “Equity” in the Time of Corona

Fairfax County Public Schools: “Equity” in the Time of Corona

April 12, 2020 by admin in Education News

On March 13, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) closed in response to the COVID-19 outbreak; and Governor Northam’s March 30 stay-at-home order has closed all schools in Virginia for the remainder of the academic year. One month into the coronavirus outbreak, FCPS has left parents wondering why one of the “top school districts in the country” is failing to lead the way in distance learning

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