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Virginia Walden Ford is the daughter of civil rights activist Virginia Walden and the founder of the Virginia Walden Scholarship Fund. Learn more about her book, her movie, and her work for school choice and education reform.
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Fueled by her passion for educational opportunity, Virginia...
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Learn about Virginia Walden Ford's life journey from desegregating Little Rock schools to leading parent advocacy for school choice. Read her interview with Holly Kuzmich and her books on education reform.
Feb 15, 2020 · The real Miss Virginia Walden Ford is a well-known Black activist who led the fight for parent empowerment and created new educational opportunities for underserved children and their families.
Nov 9, 2019 · A mother's battle for her son's education. At risk of losing her son Virginia Walden Ford fought to change the US education system. Show more.
MISS VIRGINIA is inspired by the story of Virginia Walden Ford, a struggling single mother from a low-income neighborhood in Washington, DC. Affectionately called “Miss Virginia” and “the Education Lady” by neighborhood children, Virginia fought to create a scholarship program for her at-risk son and children like him. And she won.
Feb 19, 2020 · Yes, ‘Miss Virginia’ is based on a true story. We see the relationship between Virginia Ford and her son, Michael Walden. Virginia, who is affectionately known as “Miss Virginia” and “the Education Lady”, by kids in the neighborhood, fought for a scholarship program that would benefit Michael and other at-risk kids.
