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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.

A woman and child sit at a red bench in front of a green brick wall playing with blocks.
Posted inHow we learn

For the first time in years, Albemarle County Public Schools can’t fill its no-cost preschool program

by Tamica Jean-Charles August 5, 2022August 5, 2022

Albemarle went all online with applications for no-cost preschool — and not enough people applied.

Logo reads "Short & Important"
Posted inHow we learn

Debate over changing the name of the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library continues

A "T" on a purple circle by Charlottesville Tomorrow August 3, 2022November 8, 2022

On July 25, dozens of supporters and protestors sat in for the third official meeting at the Northside Regional Library that discussed a potential name change of the library system.

A three-story brick building with large windows and white columns at the entrance is pictured. The words “Virginia Middle School,” are written on the side.
Posted inHow we learn

Virginia just made its biggest investment in school buildings in over a decade. Now, it has to decide how to dole out the money.

by Jessie Higgins June 3, 2022August 3, 2022

Charlottesville City Council will apply for funding. It has budgeted to rebuild Buford Middle School but hasn’t yet budgeted for the overhaul of Walker Elementary.

A man and a young boy sit at a computer in a living room at a small desk, with children’s art on the wall above and a fireplace to the side.
Posted inHow we learn

City Schools will suspend once crucial virtual learning after only 15 students said they want to stay online

by Tamica Jean-Charles May 24, 2022August 3, 2022

As of May, only 67 students were enrolled in CCS Virtual, Katina Otey, the district’s chief academic officer, said. The number of students interested in continuing online next year is lower still — only 15.

Hundreds of people walk down a street. Many wear backpacks and carry homemade signs. Only the backs of their heads are visible.
Posted inHow we learn

Hundreds of Buford Middle School students lead the call for an end to violent white supremacy after Buffalo shooting

by Tamica Jean-Charles May 20, 2022August 3, 2022

Seventh-grader Christopher Early, who marched with classmates Friday, said he is afraid. As a Black kid, the shootings left him worried about the chances of a similar tragedy happening again, possibly to him.

A group of people in red shirts are clapping while holding signs that say, “Collective Bargaining.”
Posted inHow we learn

Charlottesville education union petitions School Board for the right to engage in collective bargaining

by Tamica Jean-Charles April 14, 2022September 9, 2022

The School Board now has until August to decide if it will allow the new union to operate.

The entrance to a brick building is pictured with a sign above the doors that reads, “Buford Middle School.”
Posted inHow we learn

City Council supports the much-needed Buford Middle School rebuild, but must raise taxes or delay other projects to do it

by Jessie Higgins and Tamica Jean-Charles April 1, 2022August 3, 2022

It’s possible to fund the school renovations without raising taxes — but that could mean postponing things like sidewalk repairs, road paving, and new affordable housing projects.

Posted inHow we learn

Charlottesville and Albemarle public schools don’t have enough substitute teachers to cover absences

by Tamica Jean-Charles March 31, 2022December 29, 2022

Teachers and even principals are pitching in to fill the gaps. Schools have also changed the requirements for substitute teachers, increased pay and are looking to increase hiring.

A student walks underneath a metal-covered concrete walkway between two brick buildings.
Posted inHow we learn

Exasperated community members ask: Why must Charlottesville choose between a new middle school and public housing?

by Erin O'Hare March 29, 2022August 3, 2022

“You can’t invest in housing without also investing in schools,” said Shymora Cooper. “The same kids that need housing are the same kids that are going to the schools that need the money.”

A line of teenagers wearing facemasks sit at desks and look at their smartphones.
Posted inHow we learn

Even without a mandate, most students in Charlottesville and Albemarle are still wearing masks

by Tamica Jean-Charles March 18, 2022December 29, 2022

Elsa Coffey, a freshman at CHS, noticed some students who stopped wearing their masks on March 1, but quickly went back to masking when they realized they were in the minority.

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