Some parents, teachers and advocacy groups have asked the Board to reconsider its March 2025 decision to bring police officers back to city schools.
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Charlottesville parents, teachers and activists ask for revote on school resource officers
The School Board has moved ahead with an agreement with the Charlottesville Police Department, but said it will devote an April work session to ‘further discussion’ of the matter.
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Albemarle County School Board to vote March 12 on proposed changes to student clubs following controversy over guest speakers
The proposed policy changes have been in the works for months but gained new attention after discussion around the growing presence of groups like Turning Point USA on school campuses.
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Charlottesville city manager says city must raise taxes in part to cover raises for school support staff
The 10.5% raise would increase pay for teachers assistants, custodians and nutrition staff if it makes it into the final city budget.
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Here’s how some central Virginia schools tackled chronic absenteeism in the wake of COVID-19
One school district gave parents “goodie bags” stuffed with resources for nutrition and medical care. Another district handed students alarm clocks.
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Ice leaves Charlottesville pedestrians stranded — and property owners overwhelmed
In Charlottesville, as in most American cities, it’s a property owner’s responsibility to remove ice and snow from the sidewalks that run along their property. That hasn’t happened.
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Albemarle County students struggle with overcrowded schools while officials try to find a way forward
“Hallways are packed, classrooms are crammed. During lunch, many students, especially underclassmen, who aren’t allowed to leave campus, have nowhere to sit,” said Indigo Mathon, a senior at Albemarle High School.
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School Resource Officers are coming back to Charlottesville City Schools next year despite community feedback to slow down or change course
The final draft of the agreement between the police department and the school division will be presented at the Dec. 4 School Board meeting.
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In a UVA writing contest, dozens of central Virginia students address democracy in today’s digital world
Middle and high school students share concerns about AI and misinformation — and also how technology has helped us be more inclusive.
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Longtime activist, first-time Charlottesville City School Board member Zyahna Bryant wants to elevate youth voices
“I believe that the community is ready for something new, and so that just makes me so excited to be on the cusp of that and to see a new wave of leadership,” Bryant told Charlottesville Tomorrow.
