Welcome to our Resources page, where you can find information to support your advocacy for increased school funding and resource equity. As Fund Our Schools continues to fight, we will update our resources, so check in with us often!
Resources
Fixing Virginia’s Crumbling Schools
Virginia’s dilapidated and outdated school infrastructure hampers student achievement and health, teacher retention, school overhead costs, and local property values. In order to provide a high-quality public education to every student, regardless of their zip code, we need to increase state funding for school construction so that all of our children are learning in buildings that are safe and modern.
Support for English Language Learners
As-of the 2023-2024 school year, almost 10% of Virginia students were English Language Learners. Despite this being a large portion of our students, EL students still don’t receive the support that they need.
Money Matters for K-12 Education: Understanding the Funding Formula
A primer on Virginia’s funding formula overhaul and the Joint Subcommittee that’s studying it.
Federal Funds for VA Public Schools by District
As federal attacks on public education continue, it’s important to understand what’s at stake when it comes to federal funding for our public schools. These are fact sheets on the federal funding that schools in each congressional district rely on.
The importance of safe and restorative schools
Safe and restorative practices in public schools focus on encouraging positive relationships and using evidence-based approaches to guide student behavior.
Supporting our students’ mental health
Access to mental health support in schools is vital to ensuring every student has the opportunity to do their best work and sets them up for success later in life.