October 4, 2023
The Half Sheet
Budget Conferees Should Take Opportunities for Generational Investments
Virginia’s House of Delegates and Senate have approved their proposed changes to Virginia’s budgets for the current year and upcoming…
It’s Time To Lift the Arbitrary Staffing Cap for Supporting Students
Every student deserves a safe and healthy school environment where they are supported academically, socially, and emotionally. While teachers have…
Cubriendo a todos los niños en el 2022: 13,000 niños no deberían tener que esperar otro año
en inglés Todos los niños de Virginia deberían de tener acceso a una cobertura de salud completa y económicamente…
Covering All Kids in 2022: 13,000 Children Shouldn’t Have to Wait Another Year
en Español Every child in Virginia should have access to affordable and comprehensive health coverage. Yet many barriers stand…
Youngkin Administration’s Proposals Would Sharply Reduce State Resources, Largely Exclude Working Families with the Lowest Incomes
We all want a prosperous state with thriving communities. And our tax code can be a tool to advance racial…
Making Teacher Pay Increases Real and Meaningful
Every Virginia student in every zip code should have the opportunity for a high-quality education, and effective teachers are the…
Virginia debe atender su falta de apoyo a los estudiantes que aprenden inglés
en inglés Todos los niños deben tener acceso a una educación excelente. En Virginia, está escrito en la constitución…
Virginia Must Address Its Lack of Support for English Learner Students
en Español This is a summary of TCI’s “Changing Gears: Addressing Virginia’s Persistent Lack of Support for…
Important Steps Forward in Virginia’s Budget
State budget proposals offer a significant opportunity to make important investments in our communities and to make sure that everyone…
Tax Proposals Would Reduce Resources for Education, Transportation, and Other Priorities
When the state invests in social goods that benefit all of us like schools, health care, and the environment, our…
High Capacity, Low Effort: Virginia’s School Funding is Low Compared to Most Rich States
All students, regardless of their background, should have access to a high-quality education that will help them reach their potential.
Labor Day Reflections on Race, Power, and Organized Labor In Virginia
In the wake of a pandemic, an economic crisis that affected marginalized communities the hardest, and a global uprising that…