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Fund Our Schools VA @FOS_VA

Virginia’s statewide coalition fighting for fully and fairly funded schools where every student has access to a high-quality public education. ♥️

Joined July 2020
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Fund Our Schools VA retweeted
Voices for Virginia's Children@vakids
Jan 14
Join us on Monday, Jan. 26th at 8:00 AM for Mental Health Advocacy Day 2026! Address legislators with fellow mental health advocates to ensure our state budget and policies support mental health in-person or virtually! Register Learn more: ow.ly/lmfm50XT590
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Fund Our Schools VA retweeted
Public Funds Public Schools@pfpsorg
Jan 15
Register now for the @Advocates4PEP Jan. 21 webinar, “Unpacking the New Federal Voucher Scheme,” featuring @EdLawCenter Patrick Cremin tinyurl.com/4zp523ef
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"@VEA4Kids . . . said the announcement is 'an attempt to lock VA into a program before the U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service have finalized the rules that will determine how the program works and how it will affect VA students'" wric.com/news/virginia-news/…

Virginia opts in to federal Education Freedom Tax Credit program, VEA condemns move

Individuals and companies donating to qualified educational organizations will soon be able to claim up to $1,700 in federal tax credits under Virginia’s recent participation in the Education…

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These are our 2026 Ins and Outs: Public School Funding Edition 👩‍🎓 🎒 📚 💵
2026 Ins and Outs: In: - the state paying its fair share of public school costs - community schools - mental health supports for students - ALL our students getting the support they need to thrive - restorative practices - new, sustainable revenue streams that we can use to make significant investments in our schools - increased funding support for students with disabilities, English learners, and low-income students Out: - giving public funds to private schools (voucher schemes) - paying teachers less than the national average - overburdening localities with school costs - cutting federal funding for programs that support our students

ALT 2026 Ins and Outs: In: - the state paying its fair share of public school costs - community schools - mental health supports for students - ALL our students getting the support they need to thrive - restorative practices - new, sustainable revenue streams that we can use to make significant investments in our schools - increased funding support for students with disabilities, English learners, and low-income students Out: - giving public funds to private schools (voucher schemes) - paying teachers less than the national average - overburdening localities with school costs - cutting federal funding for programs that support our students

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Fund Our Schools VA retweeted
Legal Aid Justice Center@LegalAidJustice
17 Dec 2025
“Learning in Every Language: Guaranteeing Access and Opportunity for Virginia’s English Learners” outlines funding gaps and recommendations for the 2026 General Assembly. Read the report justice4all.org/what-we-do/y…
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Governor Youngkin’s proposed budget, released today, includes changes to state support for public education, but once again fails to make the sustained, meaningful investments needed to meet the needs of VA’s students and educators. Our full statement:fundourschoolsva.org/governo…
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"Levi Goren, director of research and education policy with @TCIFiscal, said some of the bright spots potentially favoring K-12’s budget is VA’s 'strong' economy, as reported by the governor’s office, and increased public interest in raising new revenue." virginiamercury.com/2025/12/…

Virginia Dept. of Ed projects K-12 schools will need $1.2 billion over next two years • Virginia...

Virginia’s recently published enrollment data indicates that state schools will need about $1.2 billion over the next two years, more than was projected just weeks ago amid challenges in funding...

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"The public benefit of the education of any one individual — and the collective of all students — is profound in terms of social cohesion and economic success, so society has a vested interest in supporting public education as a public good." learningforjustice.org/magaz…

Why Public Schools Matter

Public schools are an ideal and vital mechanism for achieving a thriving democracy. This is the first of three articles on public schools as a common good, which explore the possibilities and threats...

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All students should have the opportunity to thrive, regardless of where they live or how much money their family has. We'll be focusing on in these priorities in the upcoming #VaLeg session to get us closer to that goal. Read more: fundourschoolsva.org/2026-le…
"2026 Legislative Priorities: Improving funding for students facing the highest barriers, making sure the state pays its fair share, boosting community involvement and supportive school environments, increasing revenue to support our students" at the bottom is the Fund Our Schools coalition logo

ALT "2026 Legislative Priorities: Improving funding for students facing the highest barriers, making sure the state pays its fair share, boosting community involvement and supportive school environments, increasing revenue to support our students" at the bottom is the Fund Our Schools coalition logo
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90% of students in America attend public schools—and they deserve the resources to thrive. When we fund our schools, we invest in our future. 💡 #WeBelieveInPublicEducation #AEW2025
A simple graphic with a red background that just says "Public education in America should be well-funded. #AEW2025" with a logo for We Believe in Education in the bottom right corner.

ALT A simple graphic with a red background that just says "Public education in America should be well-funded. #AEW2025" with a logo for We Believe in Education in the bottom right corner.
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Join us in Richmond on 2/3 for our annual Advocacy Day! We'll spend the day connecting with our elected representatives to urge them to give our public schools the funding that they need. Anyone is welcome, you can register here: bit.ly/FOSAD26
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Fund Our Schools VA retweeted
Virginia Education Association@VEA4Kids
19 Nov 2025
Today we honor the incredible ESPs who make student success possible every single day! Thank you, ESPs, for everything you do. Our schools simply don’t work without you. #ESPDay
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"The Trump administration unveiled a sweeping plan Tuesday to sidestep Congress and outsource large pieces of the U.S. Department of Education" whro.org/2025-11-18/trump-ad…

Trump administration shares new moves to dismantle more of the Education Department

Opponents of the changes say Congress explicitly located some of these offices inside the Education Department, and the White House cannot legally move their work without Congress' approval.

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Curious how the ongoing federal shutdown is impacting our public schools? Check out this handy tracker from Education Week for a breakdown: edweek.org/policy-politics/h…

How the Federal Government Shutdown Is Affecting Schools: A Tracker

Education Week monitored how the federal government's shutdown affected schools and other education functions.

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"Some U.S. schools are facing an immediate funding threat due to the government shutdown, while others are nervously eyeing their cash reserves and wondering how long the closure will last." thehill.com/homenews/educati…

Vulnerable schools prepare for the worst amid shutdown

Some U.S. schools are facing an immediate funding threat due to the government shutdown, while others are nervously eyeing their cash reserves and wondering how long the closure will last. Schools …

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"The students and schools that will be immediately impacted by the halt in federal funding are schools that receive Impact Aid and are located on tax-exempt federal lands, such as military bases and Native American reservations" abcnews.go.com/GMA/Living/go…

How the government shutdown will impact schools, student loans

Here's how the federal government shutdown, which began at midnight on Oct. 1, will impact the Department of Education and student loan borrowers.

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"Officials shuttered seven of the 12 regional offices of the agency's Office for Civil Rights, leaving a skeleton staff to investigate thousands of complaints filed each year, according to attorneys and advocates for the disabled." abcnews.go.com/Health/parent…

Parents of disabled students wary of Education Department cuts

Parents of disabled students wary of Education Department cuts.

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"According to the Virginia Department of Education Teacher Vacancy Dashboard, updated on Mar. 12, Virginia public schools had more than 3,200 unfilled teaching positions in the 2024-25 school year." vadogwood.com/2025/09/04/vir…

Virginia public schools had more than 3,200 unfilled teaching positions in 2024-25

Something’s missing in Virginia classrooms—and it’s not just school supplies.

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"The delayed funds, which were frozen just weeks before the start of the school year this year, had left many communities and school districts uncertain if they would be able to sustain programs." theguardian.com/us-news/2025…

Trump administration to restore $6.8bn in education funds after multi-state suit

California attorney general Rob Bonta says agreement secured after lawsuit brought by 23 states

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We are excited to announce our 2025 Education Champions: @SenatorHashmi, Senator @sgpekarsky, Delegate @DavidBulova, Delegate @CarrieCoyner, @DelegateMcQuinn, and Delegate @Sam_Rasoul! Learn more about these legislators and why they were chosen: fundourschoolsva.org/announc…
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