Aspen is a place for leaders to lift their sights above the possessions which possess them. To confront their own nature as human beings, to regain control over their own humanity by becoming more self-aware, more self-correcting, and hence more self-fulfilling.
Located in Fairfax County, Virginia, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is among the nation’s largest public school divisions, serving more than 177,000 students across 200 schools and centers. More than 35% of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, 17% receive special education services, 20% are multilingual learners, and over 7% are military-connected. Collectively, FCPS students speak 194 languages at home. FCPS’s mission is to inspire and empower students to meet high academic standards, lead healthy and ethical lives, and be responsible and innovative global citizens.
Adopted in 2023, our strategic plan reinforces that commitment by prioritizing equitable access to rigorous coursework and the support that students need to thrive in college and career. Early results demonstrate meaningful progress on our goals, including a 28-percentage-point increase in enrollment in Algebra 1 by eighth-grade.
FCPS is joining the Social Mobility Leadership Network because we believe advancing opportunity for every learner is both an educational imperative and a shared responsibility. We look forward to learning alongside districts committed to this work and building on our momentum.
