“We’re being transparent in what we need and want for our students,” said Lisa Larson-Torres, chair of the City School Board.
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
After years of struggling, Charlottesville hires enough school bus drivers to wipe out its waitlist
Multiple families gave up bus seats voluntarily during the height of the driver shortage. Now, City Schools says there are enough drivers to accommodate them.
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A new Charlottesville school gives some teens a different way to learn — at night
With 8 students enrolled, Charlottesville’s new ‘Knight School’ is up and running.
Posted inHow we learn
School officials announce new security measures planned for Charlottesville High School
Among them are direct radio communications with area police and key fobs to enter the building, and potentially weapons detectors.
Posted inHealth and safety, How we learn
While City Schools leaders were focused on addressing fights, a handful of Charlottesville High School teachers hatched a plan to help students in a different way
“I just started grabbing people out of the hallway and being like, ‘What would you do if you could do something fun?'” said Andy Josselyn.
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Looking for stuff to do with your kids this winter break? We’ve got a list!
Check out some of the kid-focused events in central Virginia this holiday season.
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In a mea culpa message to the Charlottesville community last week, City Schools superintendent promises more transparency
“The bottom line is that, in retrospect, it is clear that I should have done a lot more for CHS a lot sooner,” Royal Gurley said.
Posted inGovernment and public institutions, Health and safety, How we learn
City Schools considers the return of sworn police to schools as community members call for greater transparency at meeting on school violence
Charlottesville City Schools presented “immediate and pending” changes coming to Charlottesville High School, such as more private, gender neutral bathrooms and metal detectors.
Posted inHow we learn, Short & Important
Another community conversation is in the works to address concerns about fighting at Charlottesville High School
Community members can register to attend an event with School Board members and City Schools administrators Nov. 30.
Posted inHealth and safety, How we learn, The big stories
Charlottesville High students and teachers at their breaking point with fights, lockdowns and adults trespassing on campus
27 of 96 teachers called out because of fights, forcing the high school to close for three days.
