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One Fairfax is a joint racial and social equity policy of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and School Board. The 2016 One Fairfax Resolution commits the county and schools to intentionally consider equity when making policies or delivering programs and services.
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has an Educational Equity Policy that shows how much we care about our diverse community. The policy supports a welcoming and culturally responsive school and work environment. It guarantees equal access and opportunity for everyone in FCPS.
The joint policy commits both boards to consider equity in decision-making and in the development and delivery of future policies, programs, and services. The One Fairfax Policy compels the county and schools to look intentionally, comprehensively, and systemically at barriers that may be creating gaps in opportunity.
Equity policies address the severe inequities between demographic groups. Equity policy seeks to address unequal access to opportunities that are critical to building economic security. There are key equity issues embedded in each of the other three policy pillars.
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The Fairfax County Equitable School Readiness Strategic Plan was shaped through a collaborative effort including interviews and focus groups with approximately 160 school readiness stakeholders — including families with young children in neighborhoods across the county, county and school leaders and staff, early ...
