Fairfax Network
The Fairfax Network
The Fairfax Network is an award-winning producer of distance learning programming that originates in Fairfax County Public Schools, Virginia.
Fairfax Network Programming
Our lineup includes quality K-12 enrichment, parenting, and staff development programs.
Fairfax Network Webcasts on YouTube
Watch our award-winning educational & professional development videos on YouTube.
Nominated for several Emmy Awards & winner of numerous Telly Awards,
Meet the Author is popular with students & educators.
Meet the Author
Students ask questions and authors respond with inspiring commentary
Meet the Author Guests
During their visits to the Fairfax Network studio, guest authors encouraged students to “keep reading, keep writing, keep dreaming.”
Meet the Author on YouTube
Previous author webcasts are on the Fairfax Network YouTube Channel
Recent Author Webcasts
Meet the Author: Fred Bowen
Fred Bowen, April 21, 2017
Meet the Author: W. Bruce Cameron
W. Bruce Cameron, February 11, 2020
Meet the Author: Chelsea Clinton
Chelsea Clinton, January 9, 2020
Meet the Author: Stuart Gibbs
Stuart Gibbs, January 11, 2018
Meet the Author: Adam Gidwitz
Adam Gidwitz, November 14, 2019
Meet the Author: Alan Gratz
Alan Gratz, October 19, 2018
Meet the Author: Cynthia Kadohata
Cynthia Kadohata, April 12, 2019
Meet the Author: Hena Khan
Author Hena Khan, October 31, 2019
Meet the Author: Lisa McMann
Lisa McMann, February 27, 2020
Meet the Author: Brad Meltzer
Brad Meltzer, September 30, 2016
Meet the Author: Shannon Messenger
Shannon Messenger, November 30, 2018
Meet the Author: James Ponti
James Ponti, October 4, 2018
Meet the Author: Jason Reynolds
Jason Reynolds, September 28, 2017
Meet the Author: James Riley
James Riley, March 1, 2019
Meet the Author: Rachel Renée Russell
Rachel Renée Russell, April 25, 2019
Meet the Author: Ruta Sepetys
Ruta Sepetys, November 2, 2017
Meet the Author: Joan M. Wolf
Joan M. Wolf, April 11, 2018
Other webcasts are available on our YouTube Channel
In Our Backyard: The Opioid and Heroin Crisis
In Our Backyard: The Opioid and Heroin Crisis is available on our YouTube Channel
Surviving the Holocaust
Surviving the Holocaust is available on our YouTube Channel
Tricked: Inside the World of Teen Sex Trafficking
Tricked: Inside the World of Teen Sex Trafficking is available on our YouTube Channel
A History of Virginia Indians
Virginia's First People is available on our YouTube Channel.
Video Library
Additional programs are available to view.
The Fairfax Network has many digital resources for professional development.
Best Practices for Teaching and Learning
This collection explores various instructional strategies that improve student engagement and achievement in the K-12 classroom.
Cultural Competence
Cultural Competence is the ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures.
Video Resources for Professional Development
These web-based resources provide educators opportunities for professional growth and development.