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Author Archives: Tamica Jean-Charles
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Posted inHealth and safety
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.
Posted inHow we learn
Three months into the school year, Albemarle County will have enough school bus drivers to meet students’ needs
In August, the district told families that almost 1,000 students would be left without rides.
Posted inHow we learn
Albemarle’s School Board stands by superintendent to extend his contract after receiving petition signed by 1,600 people to end it
The claims in the petition, say board members, are wrong. But some parents and teachers say they are confused by the decision.
Posted inGovernment and public institutions
Charlottesville and Albemarle County public school students have lower pass rates on state exams since the pandemic
Students are passing in reading and math at rates lower than state averages, especially Black and Hispanic students and those who are learning English.
Posted inHow we learn
Labor expert advises Albemarle to rethink its collective bargaining resolution, or risk losing teachers
“It seems like the School Board wants to have the appearance of a union without giving the teachers union the authority that accompanies genuine collective representation,” said J.H. “Rip” Verkerke, UVA professor of employment law.
Posted inHow we learn
Albemarle finds school bus seats for hundreds of students, though more continue waiting
Albemarle County Public Schools says they have 11 bus drivers in training to fill in the last of the routes, but did not say when they’ll be on the road.
Posted inHow we learn
Charlottesville City Schools teachers clash over new cellphone ban
While teachers agree cellphone use in class is bad for the learning environment, behind the scenes educators disagree on how to confront the problem.
Posted inFrom the newsroom
Charlottesville Tomorrow reporter Tamica Jean-Charles wins national fellowship for education reporting
Jean-Charles is one of nine journalists around the country in the Education Writers Association Reporting Fellows program.
Posted inHow we learn
City Schools is working to take over its bus system from Charlottesville Area Transit as the driver shortage persists
The move would give the district more freedom to make changes to entice drivers, and give them school district benefits.
