Author: Ali Sullivan

Ali Sullivan

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Ali Sullivan is a graduate of the University of Virginia. She received a B.A. in Media Studies and Government in 2020.

04.08.21 Public education 3 MIN READ

UVA encourages COVID-19 tests, vaccinations in advance of in-person Final Exercises

The University of Virginia is encouraging all guests coming to its in-person graduation ceremonies in May to test negative for COVID-19 prior to arrival in Charlottesville and to get vaccinated when eligible. More

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04.05.21 Business + innovation 3 MIN READ

Nonprofit directory connects central Virginians with volunteer, donation opportunities

An online nonprofit directory aims to be a one-stop shop for Central Virginians looking to volunteer their time or resources. The website, called ReImagine CVA, launched March 30. More

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04.01.21 Public education 2 MIN READ

UVA announces plans for in-person fall semester

The University of Virginia announced Thursday that its fall semester will look much like those prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. More

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@AliSullivan9
03.26.21 Public education 2 MIN READ

Charlottesville City Schools appoints interim superintendent

The Charlottesville City School Board announced Friday the appointment of James H. Henderson to be the division’s interim superintendent. He will begin work June 1, following current Superintendent Rosa Atkins’ May 31 retirement. More

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03.25.21 Public education 4 MIN READ

School board meeting attendance skyrockets from dozens to thousands after going virtual during pandemic

Viewership of online local school board meetings has routinely reached into the thousands throughout the past year — a trend that school board leaders say could be attributable to the meetings’ virtual format or to controversial issues being discussed. More

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03.22.21 Regional resources 3 MIN READ

Locally-created hotline connects food insecure people with nearest food resources

Cultivate Charlottesville, in collaboration with the City of Charlottesville and other community partners, has launched a 24/7 text hotline to connect central Virginians with food resources in their area. More

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@AliSullivan9
03.18.21 Public education 3 MIN READ

Superintendent Atkins retires May 31. The city School Board has until November to name a successor.

The Charlottesville School Board has set into motion its process for finding the division’s new superintendent. The search is the current School Board’s first, as Rosa Atkins was appointed in 2006 — before any incumbent member... More

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@AliSullivan9
03.12.21 Public education 3 MIN READ

Atkins to retire from Charlottesville City Schools

Charlottesville City Schools Superintendent Rosa Atkins late Thursday announced her retirement from the school division. It goes into effect May 31. Atkins’ retirement comes after 15 years as superintendent of the school division — one of... More

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03.11.21 Public health 3 MIN READ

COVID-19: One Year Later
One year ago today, Charlottesville leaders gathered for what would be their... More
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Ali Sullivan, Charlotte Rene Woods, and Jessie Higgins
03.11.21 Public education 8 MIN READ

Pandemic amplifies educational inequities

When Charlottesville City and Albemarle County Public schools braced for indefinite closures as the COVID-19 pandemic approached, Shantisha Allen’s first emotion was panic. A mother of four children –... More

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03.05.21 Public education 3 MIN READ

Businesses brace for another year without typical Final Exercises

Local hospitality businesses weren’t surprised by the University of Virginia’s Wednesday decision to cancel its typical May graduation ceremony due to COVID-19 concerns. Although expected, the call represents another hit to Charlottesville businesses buffeted by pandemic. More

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@AliSullivan9
03.04.21 Public education 3 MIN READ

When Charlottesville City Schools begins some in-person learning next week, there will be a dearth of buses.

When Charlottesville preschool and elementary schoolers return to in-person learning Monday, few will be arriving on buses. Amid a national shortage in school bus drivers that predated the COVID-19... More

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@AliSullivan9

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Ali Sullivan

Ali Sullivan, Charlotte Rene Woods, and Jessie Higgins