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Education Freedom
Key Takeaways: 7/9/2026 — The 2025-26 Supreme Court term is now over, which means we are now witnessing the usual handwringing that passes for analysis of the decisions the Court handed down. The...
Key Takeaways: 7/3/2026 — On July 4, 1826, Americans gathered across a still‑young republic to celebrate a milestone some believed we’d never reach: the fiftieth anniversary of independence. Church bells rang....
6/26/2026 — Yesterday, the Virginia Board of Education voted by a near majority to reject a proposal to delay the implementation of more rigorous Standard of Learning cut scores. I was honored to testify before...
(Note to readers, the Virginia Board of Education needs to hear from you before Thursday’s meeting. Tell them not to delay implementing the already approved higher accountability standards. Email Secretary of Ed,...
By Ali Ahmad and Derrick A. Max Conservatives across the country are salivating at the idea that Virginia’s new governor may sign a bill that opens her to the charge that she...
Summary – Virginia’s HB 355 replaces academic education with clinical surveillance by mandating annual mental health screenings for students in grades 6–12. By using a passive “opt-out” system, the bill...
The Richmond Times-Dispatch ran my guest column this morning that warns of the significant learning loss that will likely occur from the Paid Family and Medical Leave bill (SB2) that is quickly...
In today’s The Virginian-Pilot, Thomas Jefferson Institute Senior Advisor and Former President Chris Braunlich discusses Virginia’s participation in the new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC) for K-12 students which, starting...
As early voting in the gubernatorial race in Virginia is about to begin, students in the Commonwealth hang in the balance. While Governor Youngkin was able to implement a landmark...
Jefferson Forum concentrates on policies that affect everyday life in Virginia
Economic Freedom
Lower taxes and fewer regulations
Education Freedom
More choices for Virginia families
Energy Freedom
Reliable, affordable energy
Worker Freedom
Protecting Virginia’s right-to-work tradition
These are the building blocks of a more competitive and prosperous Virginia.