Education 

Dozens of students sign with local employers

Dozens of students sign with local employers

There were 31 students across seven CATEC programs recognized for turning apprenticeships, internships and job interviews into careers with 24 local employers.

Teacher Appreciation Week: Orange County

Teacher Appreciation Week: Orange County

Orange County Public Schools wanted to recognize teachers who are proving how you can make an impact, even as a first year teacher.

Teacher Appreciation Week: Louisa County

Teacher Appreciation Week: Louisa County

They say teamwork makes the dream work, and that could not be a better saying for Louisa County’s Educator and MVP of the Year.

Teacher Appreciation Week: Charlottesville City Schools

Teacher Appreciation Week: Charlottesville City Schools

Ms. Gray, an ESL teacher at Clark Elementary, has made a huge impact at her school in just a few short years.

Local teacher sailing recreation of Darwin's voyage

Local teacher sailing recreation of Darwin's voyage

Tim Baynum was selected to take part in the Darwin 200 project which takes people on a 180 foot replica of the HMS Beagle through Charles Darwin's voyage across the globe.

Teacher Appreciation Week: Greene County

Teacher Appreciation Week: Greene County

Derek Leake at Greene County Technical Education Center teaches his students every day to use their hands and what it is like to be a hard worker.

Teacher Appreciation Week: Albemarle County

Teacher Appreciation Week: Albemarle County

This week, in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, CBS19 is recognizing a teacher in our area who is going above and beyond in the classroom.

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.

CATEC partners with Porsche Charlottesville to bring students first-hand experience

CATEC partners with Porsche Charlottesville to bring students first-hand experience

Charlottesville-Albemarle Technical Education Center is partnering with Porsche Charlottesville to allow its students to work with luxury cars during their school day, giving them useful experience for when they enter the job market.

Educators picked for Virginia Humanities fellowship

Educators picked for Virginia Humanities fellowship

The K-12 Educator Fellowship is designed to support educators who are committed to teaching the humanities to primary and secondary school students.

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.