Press Releases

Thank you to the dozens of volunteers, staff, and supporters who made this campaign happen, especially to the 8,936 Chesapeake citizens who decided to vote for Something More. Over the past year, thousands of hours were poured in, thousands of dollars were raised, thousands of doors were canvassed and you all were instrumental in making…

Bloom Campaign Response to VDOE 2022 Model Policy States Policy is Legally Inconsistent and Constitutionally Questionable On September 21st, the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) released its draft of “2022 Model Policies on the Privacy, Dignity, and Respect for All Students and Parents in Virginia’s Public Schools,” a complete reversal from the previously approved “2021…

Bloom Campaign Response to Textbook Review Policy Revision Newly proposed change a “slap in the face” and “centralization of power” On Monday, May 23rd, the Chesapeake School Board presented for the first reading a revision to existing policy regarding controversial materials.1 One of the major proposed changes would seize power from school principles to establish…