Controversial School Incidents in Virginia

School board in Virginia votes to restore Confederate generals' names to two schools. Public school in Alexandria under scrutiny for students playing a game of segregation on school grounds. Principal did not apologize, causing further alienation of minority students.

Shenandoah County School Board restores Confederate school names

The school board of Shenandoah County in Virginia voted to restore two schools' original names derived from Confederate generals after changing them in 2020. There was a heated debate between residents and board members on the decision.

Controversy over Fairfax County's designation of Easter Sunday 2024 as 'Transgender Visibility Day'

Fairfax County, Virginia has designated Easter Sunday 2024 as 'Transgender Visibility Day,' sparking controversy among Christians who view it as a hijack of their sacred holiday. The Fairfax County School Board has added this day to its existing LGBT Pride Month and LGBT History Month designations, extending the celebration to 62 days in schools.

Controversy over Teaching Black History in Classrooms

Controversy over teaching Black history in classrooms leads to protests in Missouri after school board removes elective Black history and literature courses. Students and community members advocate for the courses to remain, emphasizing the importance of learning about African American history for critical thinking and empowerment.