Loudoun4All is an advocacy organization (527 PAC) in Loudoun County, VA that supports equity.
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Happy Election Day, Loudoun voters!
As of 10 am Election Day, precinct turnout is 1.40% of 299,975 registered voters.
Including early and mail ballots marked, the total turnout is currently at 5.93%! Our next update will be shortly after 1 pm.
“Virginia is the birthplace of American slavery and segregation” (Wapo, 2020).
In 2020, the murder of George Floyd forced non-Black people to face the realities of injustice in our nation that Black people have highlighted for hundreds of years. In June 2020, the Loudoun County School Board initiated discussion on an action plan to combat systemic racism, including a review of all Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) facility names and mascots, as a direct response to the Virginia Attorney General finding in 2019 that LCPS held discriminatory practices. In addition, according to Time Magazine, schools were encouraged by then-Department of Education secretary Atif Qarni and then-Governor Ralph Northam, both of whom supported statewide removal of Confederate leaders’ names of public schools. LCPS changed the Loudoun County High School mascot in 2022.
This work is not new. It was carried over from the previous school board, and the LCPS administration is asking for guidance from the school board if they intend to continue the process. This does not mean that the schools are being renamed instantly, nor that all of the schools identified will be renamed. The renaming process, outlined in LCPS board policy 6510, involves community input through town halls and the formation of a committee representing various stakeholders. This committee researches and submits renaming suggestions (which can include keeping the current name), which the school board considers for action.
See our website, loudoun4all.com for more details.
U.S. News ranked the top high schools based on college readiness, underserved student performance and other factors. Here's how LCPS fared.
An Odyssey of the Mind team from Goshen Post elementary school qualified to the World Finals in Ames, IA. They’ll be representing Loudoun County and the state of Virginia in this unique and challenging STEAM competition. They need our help to raise nearly $10,000 to cover the registration, transportation, lodging and shipping of props. Anything you could donate would be greatly appreciated.
Donate via PTA here: bit.ly/3Jk4zBc
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Loudoun4All Statement on Changes to Public Comment at LCPS School Board Meetings
Recently, the Loudoun County School Board voted to remove video recording of public commentary during school board meetings. While the audio will still be broadcast, the video will display as a still frame. This vote has drawn immediate outrage from certain politicians, reaching as far as former President Trump. Loudoun4All believes that the “shock” and “outrage” are quite simply feigned.
Public input is crucial. However, allowing school boards to implement rules around public comment periods does NOT infringe on parents’ rights to express their opinions. It ensures that meetings can be conducted in a fair and productive manner, considering the needs of the community. “Small government” conservatives such as Glenn Youngkin and Donald Trump should respect the autonomy of local governing bodies in determining their own processes. It is ironic that the former President is suggesting a meeting at a private venue in response to changing guidelines around public comment sessions; undermining the principles of transparency and the very essence of public governance.
There is a wide range of public comment procedures and policies in school districts across the Commonwealth. Governor Youngkin said the decision to remove video was “stunning,” so we are sure he will also be “stunned” to learn that many do not provide any video recording of meetings at all. Loudoun County school board meetings have multiple instances of many hours of public comment. This fact could justify implementing a cap on the number of speakers or the amount of time that public comment is allowed. However, there are currently no limits on public comment. Loudoun4All has researched other public comment policies in other districts in Virginia to compare. You can review our research into public comment policies across Virginia on our website.
Looking at similarly sized nearby districts, Fairfax County school board meetings accept only sixteen public speakers, while Prince William County school board meetings allow for a maximum of one hour of public comment and thirty speakers. Yet, we have seen no outrage directed at any of the School Boards with far more restrictions on public commentary.
Once again, the outrage is less about the actual policy as compared to the policies of other school districts, and more about faux-outrage for political posturing. This is a change that is NOT outside of the norm for school districts like ours. LCPS continues to offer one of the most open policies for public commentary in Virginia. Loudoun4All calls on the public to ignore this distraction and to focus on real issues that can improve our schools.
Meadowland Elementary School's 5th Graders are graduating soon! As a Title I school, we need to come together as a community and make sure to send this class off to middle school with a bang!
Examples of the amazing and fun things they've done for 5th graders in past years are below, and they'd love to do them again! Their goals is to raise $2000 to cover all expenses. Any left over monies will go to the current 4th grade class for their celebration next year. Donate today! https://meadowland.ptboard.com/formvw?store=4168&form=5
Teacher Dunk Tank
Video Game Truck
Pizza Lunch
Tie dye T-shirts
Loudoun4All is an advocacy organization (527 PAC) in Loudoun County, VA that supports equity.
The hearts of our Loudoun Community are with all those impacted by the terrible accident last night. Below are some ways that you can help.
Loudoun County is fortunate to have a combined volunteer and career staff keeping our community safe.
Firefighter Brown, who lost his life last night is a volunteer member. There are also injured volunteer and career members needing support.
If you are unable to donate today, sharing is also helpful.
Sterling Volunteer Fire Company:
Reported they are overwhelmed with food.
If you are interested in making food donations over the next few weeks, we ask that you please call us at Station 18 in Cascades at 703-430-4013 so that we can put you on our schedule.
Donations to Sterling Volunteer Fire Company:
https://connect.clickandpledge.com/w/Form/f34dc53e-e7ec-42ce-984f-0dd187e9969e
Loudoun Career Fire Fighters Foundation:
proceeds go to career firefighters:
https://www.iaff3756.org/lcfff
Loudoun First Responders Foundation: proceeds go to all first responders:
https://lfrf.org/donate/
Inova Blood Donor Services: make an appointment or donate via walk in hours:
https://www.inovablood.org/
Inova Blood Donor Services collects blood and blood components that help save lives in our community every day. We are a major supplier of blood in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
Take Action 4 Public Education- on these FIVE bills below that will be heard in Committee soon. Please help by answering these easy, one-click call to actions before the hearings!
The LEA Board of Directors sent the letter pictured below to LCPS School Board members. Tuesday's collective bargaining vote is historic. Now is the time to stand in unity and lift worker voices. Join us on Tuesday, 12/12, for our Unhappy Hour and School Board meeting.
https://vea.link/121223
Send an email to the school board > https://actionnetwork.org/letters/no-decisions-about-us-without-us-come-to-the-table-in-good-faith
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LCPS created a resolution behind closed doors, ignoring the input of its educators. Where is the promised collaboration?
Today is Election Day! Be sure to cast your ballot before 7 pm! Not sure where to vote? Follow this link and find out: https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation
If you missed this quick 25 minute webinar about school board elections across Virginia, make time between now and Tuesday!
And share with your communities to ensure a great turnout in support of public schools.
View on demand here, and download the slides, which include comprehensive school board election related links.
https://www.4publiceducation.org/school-board-elections-2023
Amid criticism of school officials, some parents in Loudoun County, Virginia, say they were told about the suspected student overdoses and praised the way the school system handled them.
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“At this point, people are overall tired of the narrative that schools are trying to indoctrinate children,” Ray added. “The majority of people with kids in Loudoun County know their children are receiving a high-quality education.”
We were happy to speak with HuffPost about the current school board elections. Link in bio.
“At this point, people are overall tired of the narrative that schools are trying to indoctrinate children,” Ray added. “The majority of people with kids in Loudoun County know their children are receiving a high-quality education.”
A Virginia county's schools have faced tons of controversy — and right-wingers are convinced they can fix everything.
🚨Absentee ballot procedures have changed this year in VA. A number of returned ballots have had errors and will need to be cured. If you are voting by mail, please follow the steps below. Every vote matters! 🗳️
REGULAR VOTER REGISTRATION ENDS TODAY!
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Sending thanks to the following candidates for responding to our survey so quickly! Hope more candidates are willing to share their thoughts on LGBTQ+ issues. Voters need to know!
Thank you:
Suhas Subramanyam
Brian Allman
Sri S. Amudhanar
And, Jonathan Erickson, your "Delete me from your email list!" response is noted.
Learn more about our survey and read candidate responses here: www.eqloco.com/2023candidates
Delegate Suhas Subramanyam
Brian Allman for Loudoun Clerk
Friends of Sri Amudhanar
Writer and LGBTQ activist George M. Johnson speaks about what's lost when books like their 2020 memoir All Boys Aren't Blue are banned from school libraries.
https://www.aclu.org/virginia-school-board-elections?fbclid=IwAR3SEGAJGwa-wJH1PkjSj6ZUPuBFQUuh5Gsx8W45ivdFbq60s795MA_umGs
Create the Virginia You Want to Live In
"A number of school board candidates have also attended events hosted by Moms for Liberty, or sought its endorsement. Founded in Florida in 2021 by school board members fed up with pandemic-era guidelines in schools, the group has been compared to both parents groups that fought desegregation efforts in the South, and the 1970s anti-LGBTQ group Save the Children, led by activist Anita Bryant. The organization — which has grown to some 245 chapters in 45 states and a membership of more than 115,000 — was been formally designated an anti-government extremist organization by the Southern Poverty Law Center earlier this year.
Kari LaBell, candidate for Catoctin School Board in Loudoun County, called for “All Patriots” to donate to the group in the wake of the SPLC designation.
The idea that opposing book bans is tantamount to sexualizing children is a theme among this year’s candidates. Michael Rivera, running in Loudoun County, has floated the idea of forming a “parent panel” to decide which books students can read."
The same tide of parental rage that swept Gov. Glenn Youngkin into power is poised to transform school boards across the commonwealth
Get your favorite mask ready! The NAACP Loudoun Branch Masquerade Ball will be here before you know it! Make sure to get your tickets. We hope you already booked your discounted room at Lansdowne Resort on the night of the Masquerade Ball. There are no more discounted rooms available. We look forward to seeing you at the Ball for a grand evening.
For tickets, register here: https://bit.ly/FreedomFund2023
Order your mask today at: https://BeyondMasquerade.com
Empower Loudoun: Support Fact Sheets for the 2023 Virginia Elections!
As we gear up for this critical election, we are focused on equipping voters with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions at the polls. That's why we are launching a Fact Sheet Initiative, a resource that will provide voters in Loudoun County with clear, concise, and unbiased information about the issues that matter most to our community.
Your contribution will directly fund the production and distribution of these fact sheets, ensuring that voters have access to reliable information that will empower them to vote for candidates who truly represent their values and aspirations for a better Loudoun County.
We have set a goal of $2,500 to ensure that we can reach as many voters as possible with these fact sheets. A $30 donation will allow us to print 50 fact sheets. Every dollar counts, and your support will make a tangible difference.
Additionally, if you're unable to contribute financially at this time, consider sharing our initiative with your network. Every bit of support helps amplify our efforts. Together, we can ensure that Loudoun County remains a beacon of informed and engaged citizenship. Thank you for standing with us.
Show your support with a contribution.
Please note: The first of four Meet the Candidate Forums IS TONIGHT (AUGUST 17) BUT HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE COMMUNITY LUTHERAN CHURCH at 21014 Whitfield Place, Sterling VA 20163 (directly across the street from the Cascades Library where it was originally scheduled---same parking lot). Same time--6:30-8:30 p.m.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/your-voice-your-vote-tickets-692081613737
There is a very real effort underway to repackage these politician stunts into an example of thoughtful discussion. Even as students struggle due to learning loss and fewer resources, as teacher pay remains one of the lowest in the nation, and as the commonwealth continues to underfund public educat...
21010 Southbank Street PO Box 2070
Sterling, VA
20165
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Brenda L. Sheridan-Sterling District School Board Representative gave an incredible speech supporting #Equity programs in LCPS 💙💜
Amazing turnout today in Leesburg at the Annual Dr. Martin Luther King March and Celebration- Leesburg, VA We’re committed to ongoing action and #GoodTrouble to move our community forward together. 💙💜👏🏼👏🏽👏🏾👏🏿💙💜
Happy New Year! To join us in 2023 go to loudoun4all.com/join. #publiceducation #loudoun4all #loudouncounty #virginia
It’s hard to listen to but it’s important for the community to hear these speeches from the last SB meeting. "The reason that people use the phrase LGBTQ is because they don't like to say the words. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer. All these behaviors are immoral, and typically not accepted in a civilized community. It goes against God's design for us, and it goes against the natural order of nature. These behaviors should've never been promoted, taught, or encouraged in the schools that you oversee. Again I say to you, if any man or woman causes one of these little ones to stumble, it would be better for a millstone to be put around your neck and be thrown into the lake. It's not my words it's God's words. (clapping) Please, please, get back to reading, writing, and arithmetic. And quit grooming and pimping."
✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿💙🧡✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿💙🧡 We are marching to raise awareness about gun violence & call for action. Today-rain or shine! ☔️ Cascades Stone House -----> Potomac Falls HS, Sterling 12-2 p #LoudounMFOL Wear white or blue 💙🤍 Loudoun March For Our Lives #EndGunViolence #Enough #NotOneMoreChild NAACP Loudoun Branch Loudoun Moms Demand Loudoun County Democrats Loudoun County NOW New Virginia Majority NETWORK NOVA Ashburn Loudoun Democrats Algonkian District Democrats Broad Run Loudoun Democrats Dulles District Democrats - Loudoun County Leesburg Democrats Catoctin District Democrats of Loudoun County Blue Ridge Loudoun Democrats This Is Our Lane Moms Demand Action - VA
✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿💙🧡✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿💙🧡 Tomorrow-6/11 We are marching to raise awareness about gun violence & call for policies and change. Stone House ----->> Potomac Falls HS, Sterling Va, 12-2 p.m. Loudoun March For Our Lives #EndGunViolence #Loudoun4All #MFOL #Enough #NotOneMoreChild Loudoun County Democrats Ashburn Loudoun Democrats Algonkian District Democrats Dulles District Democrats - Loudoun County Broad Run Loudoun Democrats Leesburg Democrats Catoctin District Democrats of Loudoun County Blue Ridge Loudoun Democrats NAACP Loudoun Branch New Virginia Majority Loudoun County NOW Moms Demand Loudoun
✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿💙🧡✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿💙🧡 2 days! We are marching to raise awareness about gun violence & call to act. Stone House ----->> Potomac Falls HS, 12-2 p.m. #EndGunViolence #Loudoun4All #MFOL #Enough #RiseUp NAACP Loudoun Branch Loudoun County Democrats Comms Newvamajority Loudoun Moms Demand @loudouncounty_now This Is Our LaneNETWORK NOVAGiffordsEverytown for Gun Safety
únase a nosotros para la marcha este Sabado en Sterling, niños son bienvenidos. No mas violencia con armas de fuego @loudoundemocrats @loudoun_naacp @newvamajority Loudoun Moms Demand, @loudouncounty_now
John Lennon was murdered in 1980. His wife, Yoko Ono used this photo to plead for peace & advocate to #EndGunViolence. We are marching to demand action. Cascades StoneHouse --->PF Falls HS 12-2 p #Loudoun4All #Enough #NotOneMore NAACP Loudoun Branch Loudoun County Democrats Loudoun Moms Demand
✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿💙🧡✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿💙🧡 3 days! We are marching to raise awareness about gun violence & call to act. Cascades Stone House ----->> Potomac Falls High School 12-2 p.m. #EndGunViolence #Loudoun4All #MFOL #Enough Cohosted by @loudoun_NAACP Loudoun Branch Loudoun County Democrats & Loudoun Moms Demand.
We march for those who can’t-in memory of #MaiteRodriguez and all those lost to #GunViolence. #GreenConverse #Uvalde #InMemory #MFOL #EndGunViolence #NotOneMore #Enough
