Both schools are named after former City School leaders who directed the district during the time of segregation.
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Albemarle School Board votes to rename Meriwether Lewis Elementary to divest itself from racist past
Students and community members, however, voted to remain named after half of the infamous Lewis and Clark duo.
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After learning how many families struggle to get basic toiletries, City Schools began providing them free
“When we make essential items in our closets free and accessible, that’s one less thing that a student has to worry about,” said Bianca Johnson.
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After bitter disagreement, Venable and Clark elementary schools will now be Trailblazers and Summit
“I think the name Trailblazers is kind of dumb,” said School Board member Jennifer McKeever.
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After Thursday, two elementary schools could have new names if the school board reaches a consensus
Venable and Clark elementary schools are among the first City Schools to have their names reconsidered.
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Charlottesville City Schools asked students to rename their elementary schools — but officials are having second thoughts
Students voted to rename Venable as “Trailblazers” and Clark as “Friendship.”
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Dozens of Albemarle kids miss the first hour of school each week because their buses arrive late
“What we’re doing is not sustainable,” said Albemarle routing and planning manager Renee DeVall. “If we were fully staffed, we wouldn’t be doing routes like this.”
Posted inHealth and safety
UVA Police locked down campus during Sunday night’s manhunt, but did not alert community members living blocks away
“It’s scary to think that a shooter was loose in my city for so long and I had no idea,” Paige Robinson said. “We’re the same community.”
Posted inGovernment and public institutions
City of Charlottesville workers are first in the area to earn right to collectively bargain
City workers can now negotiate their salaries and insurance.
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Charlottesville City Schools will consider changing the names of Venable and Clark elementary schools
Venable was named after a Confederate officer, Clark was named after a man who supported taking land occupied by Indigenous communities.
