Families in Westhaven and 10th & Page now have more support from City of Promise to get their children to school.
Category: How we learn
We report on how we learn and grow, with a special focus on children, their parents and caretakers, and the equity of our education system.
Posted inGovernment and public institutions, How we learn
New schools, more bus drivers and improved reading scores are among Chuck Pace’s priorities for his next year on Albemarle County School Board
Pace was appointed and won in an election against Jim Dillenbeck last night.
Posted inHow we learn, Our neighborhoods, Short & Important
Beloved Community C-Ville hopes video tour will shed light on Charlottesville’s African American history
The virtual video series will explore several of the city’s historic landmarks.
Posted inGovernment and public institutions, How we learn
Charlottesville and Albemarle County schools continue to limit students’ cellphone use, in line with new state guidelines
Devices will continue to be stored to prevent distractions while learning.
Posted inGovernment and public institutions, How we learn, Short & Important
Want a say in the Charlottesville schools’ new names? The district is taking applications for its renaming committee
City Schools is resuming renaming its schools after an 18-month pause.
Posted inGovernment and public institutions, How we learn, Short & Important
Albemarle County will consider building a $154 million new middle school to address overcrowding
By 2034, the district expects its enrollment will increase to more than 14,500 students, about 1,000 more students than it is currently serving.
Posted inGovernment and public institutions, Health and safety, How we learn
Bennett’s Village will be Charlottesville’s first all-abilities playground, built in memory of a little boy who always wanted one
The day after Bennett died, Kara McClurken and her husband walked past the Johnson Elementary School’s playground and looked at each other seemingly with the same thought. What if they made his dream come true?
Posted inGovernment and public institutions, How we learn, Short & Important
Drive on Hydraulic Road? Look out for speed zone cameras
Albemarle County Police Department will issue automatic $100 citations to speedy drivers starting Oct. 21.
Posted inHow we learn
Charlottesville City Schools will continue trying to enforce its ‘off and away’ cell phone policy this year
“We never really had conversations reflecting on how ineffective it was last year,” said Joseph Patterson, math teacher at CHS.
Posted inHow we learn, Short & Important
For the first time since the pandemic, both Charlottesville and Albemarle County start the year with enough bus drivers to get all their students to school
Though, both districts are still hiring more drivers.
