Category: Loudoun County Public Schools

Virginia’s New AG Launches Probes Into Parole Board and Loudoun County Public Schools

Within hours of being sworn in as Virginia’s new attorney general, Jason Miyares has announced investigations into the Virginia Parole Board and Loudoun County Public Schools, citing public demand for transparency and accountability in the wake of what he described as scandals and their “horrific aftermath.” Miyares, who was sworn in on Jan. 15, said…


Virginia’s New AG Opens Probes Into Parole Board, Loudoun County Public Schools

Within hours of being sworn in as Virginia’s new attorney general, Jason Miyares has announced investigations into the Virginia Parole Board and Loudoun County Public Schools, citing public demand for transparency and accountability in the wake of what he described as scandals and their “horrific aftermath.” Miyares, who was sworn in on Jan. 15, said…


Teen Convicted in Loudoun School Sex Assaults Sentenced, Must Register as Sex Offender

LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va.—The teenage boy responsible for two sexual assault cases in Loudoun County schools on Jan. 12 was sentenced to probation at a residential treatment facility until his 18th birthday in July 2024. Judge Pamela L. Brooks of the Loudoun County Juvenile Court also ordered him to be placed on the sex offender registry,…


Judge Orders Loudoun County Teenager on Sex Offender Registry, Parents of Victim Pleaded Against Jail Time

LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va.—The teenage boy responsible for two sexual assault cases in Loudoun County schools on Jan. 12 was sentenced to probation at a residential treatment facility until his 18th birthday in July 2024. Judge Pamela L. Brooks of the Loudoun County Juvenile Court also ordered him to be placed on the sex offender registry,…


Virginia Teacher Who Spoke Out Against Transgender Policy Settles With School Board, Continues to Seek Halt to Policy

LEESBURG, Va.—A Virginian teacher who was suspended after speaking out against a pro-transgender policy at a school board meeting, has been formally allowed to return to his position, after reaching a settlement with the Loudoun County School Board on this issue. The Loudoun County Circuit Court on Nov. 15 ordered (pdf) that Tanner Cross, a…


California School Launches Investigation Against Teacher for Allegedly Making Fun of Conservatives in Class Quiz

A California high school teacher appeared to mock conservatives in a high school test given to students last week, resulting in a school investigation and criticism from parents. The multiple-choice question posed to Whitney High School students in the social science class said, “A group of complete idiots.” The possible answers given were “A) KKK;…


Christopher Rufo on Critical Race Theory, a ‘Bankrupt’ and ‘Elite’ Ideology Subsidized by Public Dollars

“If they are committed to lying to parents, even in the face of overwhelming evidence, what else are they lying about?” At the National Conservatism Conference in Florida, we sat down with Christopher Rufo to discuss the Virginia gubernatorial race and the growing coalition of parents working to remove critical race theory from schools. Rufo…


Loudoun County Requires Parents to Sign NDA-Style Form to View CRT-Influenced Curriculum

Parents in Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS), Virginia, who want to view a new critical race theory (CRT)-influenced curriculum being taught in their child’s school have to sign something similar to a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) to view the program. To review the “Second Step” curriculum, parents must acknowledge that the presentation of the material is…


Family of Girl Allegedly Raped in School Bathroom to Sue Loudoun County School District

The family of a Loudoun County, Virginia girl who was allegedly raped by a male student at school earlier this year, is pursuing a legal challenge against the school district. “Attorneys for the family of the Stone Bridge High School student who was sexually assaulted in the girls’ restroom on May 28 by a boy…


Parents Protest School Pro-Transgender Policy in Loudoun County

LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va.—Hundreds of protesters rallied in Loudoun County to voice their objection over a recently adopted pro-transgender policy. The event occurred outside the Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) administration building on Sept. 28, an hour before the school board meeting. The policy, also known as policy 8040 (pdf), requires LCPS staff to address students…