Education 

Experts fear 'catastrophic' college declines thanks to botched FAFSA rollout
Experts fear 'catastrophic' college declines thanks to botched FAFSA rollout

The bungled rollout of a new federal student aid form has left millions of students in limbo and some wondering if their college dreams will survive.

Local middle school students visits UVA School of Nursing

Local middle school students visits UVA School of Nursing

UVA’s School of Nursing hosted a group of middle schoolers from around the area to learn what a career in nursing could look like for them. 

Albemarle School Board approves fiscal year 2024-25 budget

Albemarle School Board approves fiscal year 2024-25 budget

The Albemarle County School Board adopted a final operating budget for the 2024-25 academic year of $269.4 million.

USDA updates rules for school meals that limit added sugars for the first time

USDA updates rules for school meals that limit added sugars for the first time

The Department of Agriculture issued final rules for the program that serves breakfast to more than 15 million students and lunch to nearly 30 million children every year.

Signing day for students in Career and Technical Education program

Signing day for students in Career and Technical Education program

The more than 40 students recognized are going to be joining the workforce right out of high school, joining the military, or continuing their education in a trade.

Stop-arm cameras added to Greene County school buses

Stop-arm cameras added to Greene County school buses

The Greene County Sheriff’s Office and Greene County Public Schools announced the addition of the cameras on Tuesday.

Students in ACPS's 'Post High' program learn how to use computers

Students in ACPS's 'Post High' program learn how to use computers

Students with special needs, as a part of Albemarle County Schools’ 'Post High' program, got a chance to learn some skills they may use every day.  

VASS: LCPS's Straley picked as Virginia Superintendent of the Year

VASS: LCPS's Straley picked as Virginia Superintendent of the Year

Doug Straley, the superintendent of Louisa County Public Schools, is this year's Virginia Superintendent of the Year.

Biden's new Title IX rules protect LGBTQ+ students, but avoid addressing transgender athletes

Biden's new Title IX rules protect LGBTQ+ students, but avoid addressing transgender athletes

The rights of LGBTQ+ students will be protected by federal law and victims of campus sexual assault will gain new safeguards under new rules from the Biden administration.

Biden's latest plan for student loan cancellation moves forward as a proposed regulation

Biden's latest plan for student loan cancellation moves forward as a proposed regulation

President Joe Biden's latest plan for student loan cancellation is moving forward as a proposed regulation, offering him a fresh chance to deliver on a campaign promise and energize young voters.

Collective bargaining resolution approved

Collective bargaining resolution approved

The Albemarle County School Board unanimously voted Thursday to approve a resolution allowing ACPS employees to collective bargain through a set of specific procedures.

St. Anne's-Belfield School celebrating 50 years since merger

St. Anne's-Belfield School celebrating 50 years since merger

It's been 50 years since two schools came together to form St. Anne's-Belfield School and the community is celebrating.

Biden administration announces another round of loan cancellation under new repayment plan

Biden administration announces another round of loan cancellation under new repayment plan

More people are becoming eligible for student loan cancellation as they hit 10 years of payments, a new finish line for some loans that's a decade sooner than what borrowers faced in the past.

UVA graduate programs ranked among top in nation

UVA graduate programs ranked among top in nation

U.S. News and World Report recently released its 2024 rankings for various graduate programs, including business, engineering, nursing, law and education.

Buford Middle and UVA starting lab school

Buford Middle and UVA starting lab school

UVA’s Education and Science departments are increasing STEM education at Buford Middle School.

ACPS joins lawsuit against social media companies

ACPS joins lawsuit against social media companies

Albemarle County Public Schools has joined a class action suit against popular social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Snapchat.

UVA to launch another lab school

UVA to launch another lab school

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced on Thursday that the Virginia Board of Education has approved the establishment of the fifth and sixth lab schools in the Commonwealth.

Louisa County teacher completes recreation of Jack Jouett's historic ride

Louisa County teacher completes recreation of Jack Jouett's historic ride

The Lion Pride Run has been a Louisa County tradition since 2016. This year’s was extra special, as it told a piece of Virginia history.

In-person public comment returns to school board meetings

In-person public comment returns to school board meetings

The Albemarle County School Board is reinstating in-person public comment signup for its next meeting, which is scheduled to take place Thursday.

UVA brain research inspires CHS students' art gallery

UVA brain research inspires CHS students' art gallery

 UVA neuroscience students are bringing their studies to life through the art of Charlottesville High School students.

Familiar face returning to CHS as principal

Familiar face returning to CHS as principal

Charlottesville City Schools named Dr. Justin Malone as the new principal of Charlottesville High School. Dr. Malone, a familiar face to CHS, says he's excited to be back. 

New principal selected for CHS

New principal selected for CHS

Charlottesville City Schools announced Wednesday that Dr. Justin Malone will be returning to CHS, effective July 1.

Federal agency takes a tour of Charlottesville High School's urban farm

Federal agency takes a tour of Charlottesville High School's urban farm

Officials from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency took a trip to Charlottesville High School to see what students are doing in their outdoor classroom.

Final round of admissions notices sent to nearly 2,000 students

Final round of admissions notices sent to nearly 2,000 students

This was another record-breaking year for applications, with nearly 59,000 people trying to get into UVA.

Darden ranked among top business schools in the world

Darden ranked among top business schools in the world

Overall, Darden comes in at 16 in the world, on a list that is topped by the University of Pennsylvania: Wharton, Insead, and Columbia Business School.

High school seniors put weeks of work into 'mock congress'

High school seniors put weeks of work into 'mock congress'

Seniors at Western Albemarle High School got an immersive look into the political process during their 'mock congress' program, which wrapped up on Friday.