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Author Archives: Tamica Jean-Charles

I'm Charlottesville Tomorrow's education and families reporter. Reach out to me by email or on Twitter. Also, subscribe to our newsletter! C’mon, it’s free.

An array of toothpaste, toothbrushes, floss, lip balms and deodorants is organized on a wooden shelf.
Posted inHow we learn

After learning how many families struggle to get basic toiletries, City Schools began providing them free

by Tamica Jean-Charles January 10, 2023January 10, 2023

“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.

A woman in a checkered sweater is speaking to an unseen person on her left. She at a long table with another man visible on her right.
Posted inHow we learn

After bitter disagreement, Venable and Clark elementary schools will now be Trailblazers and Summit

by Tamica Jean-Charles January 6, 2023January 6, 2023

“I think the name Trailblazers is kind of dumb,” said School Board member Jennifer McKeever.

Logo reads "Short & Important"
Posted inHow we learn

After Thursday, two elementary schools could have new names if the school board reaches a consensus

by Tamica Jean-Charles January 4, 2023January 4, 2023

Venable and Clark elementary schools are among the first City Schools to have their names reconsidered.

The entrance of a large brick building with four white columns is shown. Above the entrance is written, "Venable."
Posted inHow we learn

Charlottesville City Schools asked students to rename their elementary schools — but officials are having second thoughts

by Tamica Jean-Charles December 13, 2022January 9, 2023

Students voted to rename Venable as “Trailblazers” and Clark as “Friendship.”

A child wearing a backpack runs off a yellow school bus.
Posted inHow we learn

Dozens of Albemarle kids miss the first hour of school each week because their buses arrive late

by Tamica Jean-Charles November 22, 2022November 17, 2022

“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.”

A close-up of a hand holding an iPhone, showing text messages in all capital letters.
Posted inHealth and safety

UVA Police locked down campus during Sunday night’s manhunt, but did not alert community members living blocks away

by Jessie Higgins and Tamica Jean-Charles November 16, 2022March 7, 2023

“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.”

Logo reads "Short & Important"
Posted inGovernment and public institutions

City of Charlottesville workers are first in the area to earn right to collectively bargain

by Tamica Jean-Charles October 17, 2022November 8, 2022

City workers can now negotiate their salaries and insurance.

A two story building with four large white columns at the entrance is pictured.
Posted inHow we learn

Charlottesville City Schools will consider changing the names of Venable and Clark elementary schools

by Tamica Jean-Charles October 7, 2022October 7, 2022

Venable was named after a Confederate officer, Clark was named after a man who supported taking land occupied by Indigenous communities.

A child steps of a school bus toward a waiting woman.
Posted inHow we learn

After 50 years of busing Westhaven kids away from their neighborhood school, City Schools votes to rezone Venable

by Tamica Jean-Charles October 7, 2022March 7, 2023

The children in the predominantly Black public housing community have been zoned away from Venable since integration.

Dozens of boxes of tampons and pads are stacked on a hardwood floor.
Posted inHow we learn

After learning that Albemarle was struggling to stock period products, a local mom took matters into her own hands

by Tamica Jean-Charles September 20, 2022September 20, 2022

Sarah Harris is raising money to donate period products to Albemarle County Public Schools.

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