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Gov. Glenn Youngkin: “They [school officials] think that parents have no right to know what your child is discussing with their teacher or their counselor, particularly when some of the most important topics, most important topics that a child may want to discuss are being determine.”

Virginia Governor Speaks Against School District ‘Transitioning’ Students Without Parental Consent Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin is speaking out against Fairfax County School District for directing teachers to “socially transition” students struggling with gender identity issues without their parents’ knowledge or consent.

“Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin is speaking out against Fairfax County School District for directing teachers to ‘socially transition’ students struggling with gender identity issues without their parents’ knowledge or consent.”

Virginia Governor Speaks Against School District ‘Transitioning’ Students Without Parental Consent Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin is speaking out against Fairfax County School District for directing teachers to “socially transition” students struggling with gender identity issues without their parents’ knowledge or consent.

“In Fairfax County Public Schools, one of the largest districts in the country, students' reading scores decreased 10% from 2019 through 2021, according to the Virginia Department of Education's most recently available data. Math scores dropped 30%.” As many families agree, the school board is at the root of the issue.

Declining test scores, social skills caused by school boards and teachers unions, mother says A mother-of-four from Fairfax, Virginia, blames school boards and teachers' unions across the country for the decline in students' math and reading scores.

“The principal of an elementary school in Fairfax County, Virginia, has been charged with driving drunk and leaving the scene of a crash.” An investigation is underway, but it is critical that there is full transparency to keep administrators accountable.

Northern Virginia Elementary School Principal Charged With Driving Drunk, Crashing Into Home The principal of an elementary school in Fairfax County, Virginia, has been charged with driving drunk and leaving the scene of a crash. Jonathon Coch, 44, was driving in the area of Winning Glory Drive and Seven Hills Drive in Aldie about 2 p.m. Friday, when he crashed into a home and took off, the...

BREAKING NEWS: Do Better FCPS was the first to report on the fate of Principal Jonathan Coch of Navy Elementary School. Coch has been charged with a Class 5 Felony of Failure to Stop at an Accident as well as a DWI Class 1 Misdemeanor and the Civil Violation of Refusing a Breathalyzer. Parents were emailed this statement by FCPS, citing a traffic incident on Sept. 2 and explaining that Principal Coch has been placed on leave. We believe that Coch is actually in jail or awaiting bond.

The full video of last night’s meeting with Superintendent Reid is below.

WATCH: FCPS officials field questions from parents on counselor case at Glasgow Middle Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) will hold a parent meeting Thursday evening to address "great concern" over hiring practices.

The community deserves to know the full results of the investigation regarding the arrested school counselor matter. Sign and share the petition to support full transparency and accountability by FCPS!

Sign the Petition FCPS Release of Full Independent Review of Arrested School Counselor Matter

Sue Zoldak of Do Better FCPS shares her thoughts with WUSA9. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/3AArrJ6

Official Do Better FPS Statement Regarding Darren Thornton

FCPS claims they were unaware that an active Glasgow Middle School counselor was convicted of ‘solicitation of prostitution from a minor.' Chesterfield Co. Police reveal that they notified FCPS two years ago in November 2020.

A special education teacher filed a workers comp complaint after stating FCPS failed to remove toxic mold that compromised her immune system during the pandemic. We commend educators for stepping up to address this administrative failure endangering staff and students alike. Do Better FCPS!

Former teacher says Fairfax public schools made her sick with toxic mold A special education teacher has filed a workers’ compensation complaint against Fairfax County Public Schools, saying officials failed to properly remove toxic mold that compromised her immune system during the coronavirus pandemic.

“7News is tracking the impact of a national teacher shortage as school districts across the country and the DMV try to staff up before the first day of school.” FCPS should consider their own oversight as part of the problem for growing vacancies.

National teacher shortage, local impacts: here's where things stand in Fairfax Co. schools 7News is tracking the impact of a national teacher shortage as school districts across the country and the DMV try to staff up before the first day of school.