Dear Landlords of the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Nelson and Orange: We are living in unprecedented times, and successfully containing and getting through this pandemic will require unprecedented responses from all of us. As landlords, you have a unique and critically important way to contribute to the […]
Category: How we learn
We report on how we learn and grow, with a special focus on children, their parents and caretakers, and the equity of our education system.
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School divisions begin prepping for online learning
Since Gov. Ralph Northam’s announcement that all K-12 schools will be closed through the end of the academic year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, school divisions have been awaiting guidance on how to teach out the final few months. As the answer includes online education, public schools in localities like Charlottesville and Albemarle County have […]
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Area closings, delays and cancellations of note
Need to add, modify or remove an event? Contact Elliott Robinson at erobinson@cvilletomorrow.org. The recreational area around Sugar Hollow Reservoir now is closed, “as visitors trying to access Sugar Hollow Reservoir recreational area have significantly increased in recent days,” according to a news release. Additionally, the Encore Shop at Ivy Materials Utilization Center, the Book […]
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Parents are finding new ways to teach their kids at home
Related Articles: With schools closed, districts and volunteers work together to feed kids Special: Ongoing COVID-19 coverage Ongoing COVID-19 Coverage: Virus casts shadows over area restaurants In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Ralph Northam has shuttered the schools, and parents in our community, with help from teachers and administrators, are adjusting to the new […]
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UVa classes to remain online the remainder of the semester; Final Exercises canceled
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Virginia on Tuesday night announced that all classes will be held online for the remainder of the academic year and the original plan for Final Exercises has been canceled. “We do not make this decision lightly, as we know how disappointing it will be to […]
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COVID-19 prompts protocol changes for city and county government
If you must go conduct business with Albemarle County in person, you won’t get very far. At the County Office Build on McIntire Road, only the main entrance and the Community Development wings are open. Once inside, visitors are stopped on the first floor and anyone you need to meet will meet with you in […]
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City, county schools closed to students on Monday
As a precautionary measure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, classes on March 16 have been canceled in Charlottesville and Albemarle County’s public schools. School-related trips or activities of more than 100 people have also been canceled. Canceled city schools activities include Parent University, the ArtConnections open house and the District 13 orchestra assessments at Buford […]
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UVa announces affordable housing and community engagement plans
This is a breaking story and new information will be updated throughout the day The University of Virginia today announced its goals to support the development of between 1,000 and 1,500 affordable housing units in Charlottesville and Albemarle County on parcels owned by the university and the UVa Foundation. “As an anchor institution, we feel […]
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Student Success: Western Albemarle student excels as triple-threat performer
Related Articles: The population of Latino students tripled in Albemarle schools in the last 14 years. This is what they say they need. Equity in mind as Albemarle moves away from traditional high schools On a regular school day, 16-year-old Baylee Hughes stays up until 2 a.m. to complete her schoolwork and then she wakes […]
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Hiring of more minority teachers, better communication among city schools’ parents demands
Related Articles: In the Principal’s Office: Burnley-Moran’s leader Korab developed passion for education at early age The Walker playground project is almost underway. Here’s what you need to know. Charlottesville City Schools’ teachers don’t represent the diversity of the community or the student body, Annie Suttle said. “It’s important to have who you are as […]
