Fund Our Schools VA
@FOS_VA
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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
"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." https://t.co/6uF5lL9zZB
vadogwood.com
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." https://t.co/uYJ9twF5M3
theguardian.com
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:
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We believe strongly that the US Education Department should not be weaponizing federal funding to punish our public schools, and we stand with the five school divisions in NOVA that are having their federal funding threatened. Learn more: https://t.co/O8gpHURy6y
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Please welcome our newest coalition member, the VA Association of School Social Workers! VASSW is dedicated to promoting excellence in school social work, supporting student and family well-being, and advocating for quality education. Learn more : https://t.co/Uhvh7tYwuB
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It's crucial for everyone to be involved in the fight for public school funding, including through events like our town halls! If you want to share your input for our 2026 legislative priorities, you can do so using this survey: https://t.co/6x46s7FzCc
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cbs19news.com
A statewide nonpartisan advocacy organization called Fund Our Schools said that its important to stay involved with community efforts to protect students and education amid threats to federal funding.
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Coming up tomorrow, don't forget to register!
We are holding another Town Hall on 8/12 - virtual this time! If you missed our Richmond event this is a great opportunity to learn more about what's happening with school funding policy and give your input for our 2026 legislative priorities. RSVP: https://t.co/lz71BkWymr
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Access to support staff helped DJ graduate high school and think about his future in new ways. Now, thanks to advocates' hard work, increased support staff $$ means even more students will be able to reach their potential. #FundOurSchools 🔗via @8NEWS
https://t.co/lL3eLWlSb4
wric.com
Henrico County mother Monica Hutchinson was moved to tears when asked about the day her son, DJ, graduated from Hermitage High School.
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Even though the Trump administration has now released the over $6B in school funding that they temporarily froze, the freeze and the uncertainty that came with it created lasting impacts for many school districts. This is how it affected some programs:
stateline.org
The Trump administration announced it would begin reinstating more than $6 billion in education funds. Among the programs affected was an education program for children of migrant agricultural...
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Join @FOS_VA for a virtual town hall on Tuesday, Aug. 12 at 7pm to learn more about state and federal school funding policy. Plus, share your perspective on public school funding issues! RSVP here to receive the Zoom link: https://t.co/8wu7R4euEc
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We are holding another Town Hall on 8/12 - virtual this time! If you missed our Richmond event this is a great opportunity to learn more about what's happening with school funding policy and give your input for our 2026 legislative priorities. RSVP: https://t.co/lz71BkWymr
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Some of our coalition members had a great time attending @EdTrustTN 's School Finance Institute! Our very own Alex Blocker of @LegalAidJustice was part of a panel discussion and presented about how we won full funding for school support staff.
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After weeks of advocacy on all levels calling for the withheld funds to be released, the Trump administration has finally agreed to give our schools the money they are owed. https://t.co/S9fajQZbFS
washingtonpost.com
Lawmakers of both parties had lobbied to release the funding, which supports English-language-learning programs, teacher training and academic enrichment.
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"Albemarle County . . . said the federal government is holding back about $660,000 that go toward Title programs such as Head Start and other Title programs. A Charlottesville City Schools release said they have about $417,000 the feds are holding back." https://t.co/79iPqiOzUU
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Already-appropriated funds being withheld from school districts are already having a big impact on VA schools, including Roanoke's English Learner programs. We and over 600 other orgs have signed onto a letter demanding the release of the funds. https://t.co/4pibCWVbrl
edweek.org
The $890 million Title III program is among the billions the Trump administration is currently withholding from schools.
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Join our Policy and Programs team for a brief conversation on the federal landscape and what the proposed budget bill could mean for children, youth, and families across Virginia. Register: https://t.co/kJpiNiQILW
#federalcuts #vakids #vayouth
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Coming up tomorrow, we hope to see you there!
Join us on July 15 in Richmond for an in-person town hall about public school funding! We want to hear from parents, teachers, school staff, students, and community members about the most pressing public school funding issues that you see in your community.
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Virginia’s public schools are the heart of our communities. They deserve full, fair, and predictable funding. This freeze undermines the very foundation of public education and disproportionately harms the students who rely on it most. https://t.co/l2Pb1SyDmb
veanea.org
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The Trump administration's withholding of money allocated by Congress for public schools is already impacting some Virginia school districts. This is how it's impacting Loudoun County Public Schools: https://t.co/j7IA7PBUv3
loudountimes.com
The Trump administration is withholding nearly $7 billion in education money allocated by Congress, including about $700,000 slated for Loudoun County Public Schools.
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Our Town Hall event in Richmond is one week away - we hope to see you there!
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