America’s culture war is running right through central Virginia’s schools

On September 28, 2021, former Virginia governor Terry McAuliffe said something during the second gubernatorial debate that would spark a movement of conservatives in the state: “I don’t think parents should be telling schools what they should teach.” The Hill would later describe McAuliffe’s statement as “deserving of a top listing in the Hall of […]

Reopening rage: Orange County’s plan for in-person class draws fear, anger, resignations from teachers

“Morale is at the lowest level it’s ever been,” says one Orange County public school teacher. “You walk down the hallway and everybody is banging their heads against the wall because we’re just so frustrated.”  “The most appalling part of this,” says another teacher, “is that there’s so many things that they haven’t thought about.” […]