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Said, "In light of recent events in VA and around the US, we must ensure that our students are safe. Currently, our children are in trailers and some schools without a security officer on campus. We must secure our schools."

- Said, "In light of recent events in VA and around the US, we must ensure that our students are safe. Currently, our children are in trailers and some schools without a security officer on campus. We must secure our schools."

School Violence

Wants to address the learning loss impacted by COVID.

Plans to remove pornographic content from schools.

Opposes women having to share sports teams, locker rooms, or overnight accommodations with anyone of the opposite sex.

Said, "success for every student by delivering an education rooted in a rigorous curriculum, compassionate support, and parental involvement. We must help students identify their strengths to navigate their own unique path to success after graduation."

- Wants to address the learning loss impacted by COVID.
- Plans to remove pornographic content from schools.
- Opposes women having to share sports teams, locker rooms, or overnight accommodations with anyone of the opposite sex.
- Said, "success for every student by delivering an education rooted in a rigorous curriculum, compassionate support, and parental involvement. We must help students identify their strengths to navigate their own unique path to success after graduation."

School Curriculum

As of July 25, 2023, Priscilla M. Destefano’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Priscilla M. Destefano

Fairfax County Public Schools, Rachna Sizemore Heizer

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Wants an inclusive, safe, and welcoming school environment.

Plans to implement mental health support, trauma informed education, substance abuse prevention, and bullying intervention.

Said, "students cannot learn and teachers cannot teach when they go to school every day afraid for their lives."

- Wants an inclusive, safe, and welcoming school environment.
- Plans to implement mental health support, trauma informed education, substance abuse prevention, and bullying intervention.
- Said, "students cannot learn and teachers cannot teach when they go to school every day afraid for their lives."

Plans to make sure schools provide a high-quality, consistent and equitable education for all students.

Wants a well-rounded curriculum, including academics, the arts, workforce development, vocational training, civics education, and social and emotional learning.

Supports a strengths-focused education that focuses on students' strengths.

Said, "I firmly believe all children have unique strengths and needs and they don’t belong in buckets. Instead they deserve a holistic education that maximizes their opportunities and prepares them for the 21st century world."

- Plans to make sure schools provide a high-quality, consistent and equitable education for all students.
- Wants a well-rounded curriculum, including academics, the arts, workforce development, vocational training, civics education, and social and emotional learning.
- Supports a strengths-focused education that focuses on students' strengths.
- Said, "I firmly believe all children have unique strengths and needs and they don’t belong in buckets. Instead they deserve a holistic education that maximizes their opportunities and prepares them for the 21st century world."

Plans to build strong relationships with Board of Supervisors and state leaders to advocate for funding and resources.

- Plans to build strong relationships with Board of Supervisors and state leaders to advocate for funding and resources.
- Supports competitive pay and benefits.

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Rachna Sizemore Heizer

- The school board runs the public school system, and it is entirely independent from the rest of the county government. 
- School board members work together to make school policy, set the budget, and appoint the superintendent to run the schools day to day. 
- Some school board members are elected by the entire city, while others represent specific districts. 
- School board members are elected to four-year terms in nonpartisan elections.