October 4, 2023
The Half Sheet
Virginia Must Address Its Lack of Support for English Learner Students
en Español Every child should have access to an excellent education. In Virginia, it is written into the state…
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…
Es Hora de Cubrir a Todos Los Niños
Todos los niños deben de tener la oportunidad de un comienzo saludable, y eso incluye tener acceso a una cobertura…
The New Child Tax Credit Provides Historic Amounts of Support to Families––It Shouldn’t Stop After This Year
Congress has another opportunity in December 2022 to help families by including the improved Child Tax…
Use of ARPA Funds a Step Forward, More to be Done to Build a Just Future
Everyone in Virginia deserves the opportunity to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the Black and brown…
At A Glance: Moving Pieces In The Budget Bill
Virginia’s House of Delegates and Senate are currently considering the budget amendments that Governor Northam recommended last week. The primary…
Summarizing Governor Northam’s Proposed Uses of Flexible Federal Funds
Virginia is receiving $4.3 billion in flexible state fiscal recovery funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. Governor Northam has…
As a State of Many Languages, Virginia Needs Language Access
Public resources should be easily accessible to everyone who needs it, regardless of the language they speak. According to 2019…
New Federal Funds for Virginia: Who’s Getting What
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 that became law on March 11 provides both flexible and targeted funding…