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In New Test, Fairfax Schools Find 'Better Measure' of Student Performance

Reporter(s)/Author(s): 
Erica R. Hendry,William Callahan
Published on: 
Sat, 03/23/2013
Media Source: 
The Patch

When teachers in Fairfax County review results of the state's Standard of Learning tests, they learn whether their students passed or failed in a given subject.

Teachers Frustrated With Fairfax Co. Public Schools

Published on: 
Wed, 02/27/2013
Media Source: 
WRC 4 NBC News
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http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/news/local/Teachers-Frustrated-With-Fairfax-Co--Public-Schools/193443601

Some teachers in Fairfax County say they are frustrated because they're being spread too thin. Listen to and watch this 2 minute report.

Fairfax County Teachers: 'I Can't Sustain This'

Published on: 
Tue, 02/26/2013
Media Source: 
The Patch

Dan Hale has been a teacher in Fairfax County Public Schools for 20 years, but he’s never felt or seen his colleagues as overwhelmed as they are today.

Teacher Pay a Heavy Topic at Schools Hearing

Published on: 
Wed, 01/30/2013
Media Source: 
The Patch

Kevin Hickerson has taught in Fairfax County Public Schools for a decade, but this year is the first he's realized he may need to change careers if he wants to continue to live here and make en

Fairfax schools announces $2.5 billion spending plan that includes teacher raises

Published on: 
Fri, 01/11/2013
Media Source: 
Washington Post

Fairfax County teachers could see a modest salary increase next year under a $2.5 billion spending plan that also includes an expansion of language instruction and additional money for Adv

Parents Demand Answers at Advanced Academic Meeting

Published on: 
Wed, 11/28/2012
Media Source: 
The Patch

Parents at a Fairfax County Public Schools meeting Tuesday night demanded the system answer questions about the overcrowding and relocation of students from some Advanced Academic Program Cente