University leaders, state representatives, and community organizers remain divided over the agreement signed by the University of Virginia and the U.S. Department of Justice on October 22. Democratic leaders across the country are calling for a reevaluation of the agreement. In a scathing October 26 letter, Virginia state Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell and Senate […]
University leaders, state representatives, and community organizers remain divided over the agreement signed by the University of Virginia and the U.S. Department of Justice on October 22. Democratic leaders across the country are calling for a reevaluation of the agreement. In a scathing October 26 letter, Virginia state Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell and Senate […]
This is the second article in C-VILLE’s 2025 election series, covering local and statewide races in the lead-up to Election Day, November 4. For candidate responses to additional questions, visit c-ville.com. Between the school board and City Council, Charlottesville residents will elect at least two new representatives this November. With council pretty much a foregone […]
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson spoke at the University of Virginia on September 18. The conversation, organized by UVA Law’s Education Rights Institute, explored Jackson’s life and the perspectives she brings to the United States’ highest court. Tickets to the free event in Old Cabell Hall went quickly, and were available on a first-come, […]
International students at the University of Virginia are facing new questions and concerns this summer following a barrage of updates and changes under the Trump administration. According to UVA’s International Studies Office, there were 2,236 international students in the 2023-24 academic year, including 845 Chinese citizens and 63 students from other countries who are now […]
Field School of Charlottesville, a private, all-boys middle school currently located in Crozet, announced that its goal of a new Barracks Road campus is one step closer to reality thanks to a matching grant of $1.5 million from an anonymous benefactor. The school described the grant as “transformative” in a September 24 press release. “[It] […]
Nestled at the edge of the 10th and Page neighborhood, Lugo-McGinness Academy looks like a miniature version of a typical American high school. The alternative school is sandwiched between houses, standing out with its parking lot, two-building campus, solar panel-covered tin roof, and cyan columns that frame the main entrance. Compared to Charlottesville High School, LMA is tiny—which […]
On January 6, the Virginia Department of Education released a revised proposal of the state’s history and social science standards of learning, after previously proposed standards sparked severe public backlash in November. Critics—including educators, activist groups, parents, and Democratic lawmakers—accused Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration of whitewashing history, perpetuating political bias, and teaching historical inaccuracies. In […]
By Virginia Daugherty “We teachers stay in touch and try to keep up our morale.” “Children aren’t meant to sit in front of computers all day.” “I’m upping my skills daily.” “I didn’t sign up for this.” It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, and this year our local educators deserve a special shout-out as they try their […]
Each time Stephanie Carter searches for a skilled tradesperson to repair or rebuild something in her home, she’s reminded of why CATEC is important. “We know there’s a nationwide trend that shows trade skills on the decline,” she says, “even as there’s so much work that needs those skills.” In her new role as director […]
Jessica Maslaney remembers trying to navigate the complex maze of child care options before her first child was born. “It’s a confusing process where everything matters, from cost to educational environment to teacher qualifications, and you’re just scrambling to figure it all out.” After toting her baby son to work with her at the Piedmont […]