In a work session, the Fairfax county school board was presented with a poll showing 84% of parents are against children being taught “Family Life Education” together. It showed, out of the 2,656 respondents, parents overwhelmingly want classes separated by gender. Currently the students are separated by gender but the proposal will combine the students’ instruction starting in fourth grade.

However, the Fairfax County School Superintendent, Michelle Reid, responded to the data saying, “Honestly, the majority doesn’t always dictate, right?”