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
Federal Funds for VA Public Schools by District
Federal Funds for Virginia 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. Here is a fact sheet for each congressional…
The importance of safe and restorative schools
The importance of safe and restorative school environments What are safe and restorative environments and how do they help? Safe and restorative practices in public schools focus on encouraging positive relationships and using evidence-based approaches to guide student behavior. Restorative…
Supporting our students’ mental health
Supporting our students’ mental health What are school-based mental health resources? 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…
Stop blocking local communities from using sales tax for school construction
Stop blocking local communities from using sales tax for school construction! Communities should be able to decide via referendum if they want to institute a sales tax to fund school construction. When the heat doesn’t work, the ceiling drips, or…
Making sure the state pays its fair share
Making sure the state pays its fair share of public education costs Responding to JLARC’s study on school funding Great public schools are the foundation of great communities. And with adequate education funding, every public school can provide a high-quality…
Facts on K-12 Vouchers and Savings Accounts
Across the country there’s a growing push by billionaire donors, religious groups, and extreme lawmakers to privatize public education through voucher programs. Often backed by well-funded national organizations, these efforts have gained traction in state legislatures, including right here at home. In Virginia, some politicians are advancing proposals that would divert public tax dollars away from public schools and into private and religious institutions. This includes plans for Education Savings Accounts (ESAs), which are a type of voucher and framed as expanding “parental choice,” but in practice use public money to pay for private school tuition, homeschooling, and other non-public education expenses. These programs only benefit a small number of families, often those who already attend private schools, while public schools are left with fewer resources to support the students who remain. Virginia public schools serve 90% of all K-12 students and 95% of students with disabilities.