Tag: Fairfax Public Schools
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Fairfax SAT Scores Fall 27 Points Since 2018
by Arthur Purves When my wife and I were looking for a home in Fairfax County 50 years ago, we asked the real estate agent how the schools were. “Excellent!” she replied. But today? The Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Oct. 5, 2022, press release on 2022 SAT scores shows that between 2018 and 2022…
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Virginia’s Largest School System Pays $455,000 for ‘Equal Outcomes’ Consultant
by Hans Spader Students vary widely in intelligence and willingness to work hard. Why would anyone expect “equal outcomes for every student, without exception”? But that’s what educational consultants paid for by Virginia’s largest school district expect. The consultants were hired by Fairfax County Public Schools, which have 180,000 students. Their goal is to “produce…