Education 

Elevate: A new monthly student-led program at CHS

Elevate: A new monthly student-led program at CHS

This is a program that centers around students, by giving them a platform to lift up their voices and their concerns.

School pulls test question equating politics to race, gender

School pulls test question equating politics to race, gender

Virginia's largest school system is removing a test question given to a college-level social studies class that equated liberals and conservatives with specific racial and gender demographics.

Youngkin makes appearance on CNN town hall

Youngkin makes appearance on CNN town hall

Governor Glenn Youngkin gave his opinion on controversial issues facing the education system in the Commonwealth.

ArtsFest in the West aims to keep school arts programs vibrant

ArtsFest in the West aims to keep school arts programs vibrant

ArtsFest in the West returned for its 10th year at Western Albemarle High School on Friday night.

Collective bargaining for CCS has been approved

Collective bargaining for CCS has been approved

It’s been decades since employees of Charlottesville City Schools were able to negotiate as a collective bargaining unit, but that's now changed.

Local schools celebrate Read Across America Day

Local schools celebrate Read Across America Day

Thursday is Read Across America Day, and students and teachers in the area are getting in on all the fun reading has to offer. 

ACPS deputy superintendent announces will retire in June

ACPS deputy superintendent announces will retire in June

Debora Collins has been in education for more than 40 years.

Former U.S. Representative Liz Cheney to teach at UVA

Former U.S. Representative Liz Cheney to teach at UVA

The UVA Center for Politics announced former Republican Representative Liz Cheney of Wyoming will be a Professor of Practice at the center.

New Albemarle Boys and Girls Club building nearly complete

New Albemarle Boys and Girls Club building nearly complete

Construction on the 52,000-square-foot building is set to wrap up in the coming weeks, with kids starting after-school activities at the club in April.

Louisa County remembers student-athlete who died in weekend car crash

Louisa County remembers student-athlete who died in weekend car crash

Chase Luck, a member of the Louisa County High School baseball team, died in the crash. Four other students were hurt.

ACPS schedule change has parents upset

ACPS schedule change has parents upset

ACPS middle schools will be moving to a new schedule next year, operating on an A-day, B-day schedule, alternating math and language arts

Albemarle County hosts expo for students to learn about HBCUs

Albemarle County hosts expo for students to learn about HBCUs

On Monday, Albemarle County hosted historically black colleges and universities at a college-readiness expo and planning workshop for high school students.

Charlottesville City Schools searching for teachers

Charlottesville City Schools searching for teachers

Charlottesville City Schools started the search for teachers early. on Saturday, CCS hosted a job fair at Charlottesville High School. 

Charlottesville City Schools to hold job fair

Charlottesville City Schools to hold job fair

Charlottesville City Schools is looking to hire teachers, substitutes, crossing guards, nutritionists, and custodial staff.

ACPS receives first electric school buses

ACPS receives first electric school buses

Albemarle County Public Schools bought its first electric bus a month ago using funds from a government grant. 

Survey collecting input for CCS strategic plan

Survey collecting input for CCS strategic plan

Members of the Charlottesville community are asked to help create a vision for the future of the city’s school division.

Albemarle High School hosts a community forum

Albemarle High School hosts a community forum

On Wednesday night, Albemarle High School hosted a community forum to address the students' learning environment.

Leaders discuss violence in Albemarle schools

Leaders discuss violence in Albemarle schools

So far this year, 25 fights have broken out at Albemarle High School, but Principal Darah Bonham says that number is down.

ACPS releases the price tag for next academic year budget

ACPS releases the price tag for next academic year budget

Superintendent Dr. Matthew Haas requested $257.3 million for the upcoming school year. 

Proposed ACPS funding request includes millions more in revenues

Proposed ACPS funding request includes millions more in revenues

At a meeting of the Albemarle County School Board last week, Superintendent Dr. Matthew Haas presented a division funding request of $257.3 million.

ACPS proposes 2023-24 school year budget to county supervisors

ACPS proposes 2023-24 school year budget to county supervisors

Superintendent Dr. Matthew Haas says this budget should not come as a surprise to the board or the community.

ACPS to hold equity and opportunities fair on Saturday

ACPS to hold equity and opportunities fair on Saturday

During this event, the county will be looking to certify more culturally-responsive teachers and hire some much-needed staff.

Greene County Technical Schools celebrate CTE Month

Greene County Technical Schools celebrate CTE Month

Greene County Technical Schools celebrates faculty, students, and alumni during CTE Month.

Youngkin administration pushing back against BLM toolkit

Youngkin administration pushing back against BLM toolkit

The Virginia Education System is making headlines again as Governor Glenn Youngkin's administration pushes back on what's called a Black Lives Matter toolkit.

UVA experiencing historic admissions year for the Class of 2027

UVA experiencing historic admissions year for the Class of 2027

More than 56,000 people have applied to UVA, making the number of applicants for the Class of 2027 10 percent higher than last year.