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Charlottesville High School students stage walkout for gun violence awareness

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Students staged a walkout at Charlottesville High School on Tuesday, October 20, to bring greater awareness to gun violence. “Just the fact that something recently involving a gun happened so close right over in Waynesboro, is just... just honestly scary to me,” said Jay Lane, a senior at CHS and the organizer of the walkout.

Charlottesville, VA · 17d
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Lori McMahon to move into Pavilion X for five-year term

The Board of Visitors announced Sept. 18 at its quarterly full Board meeting that Lori McMahon, University vice president for research and professor of neuroscience, was selected to live in Pavilion X, beginning at the end of October for a five-year term. McMahon’s selection to Pavilion X comes after Ian...

Charlottesville, VA · 18d
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Michigan college town ranked as the second-best in the country

Ann Arbor, Michigan ranked No. 2 among America’s top college towns for 2027 in WalletHub’s study of 415 cities across 31 metrics, including affordability, academic quality and career opportunities. Austin, Texas, placed first, with Charlottesville, Virginia ranking third, followed by Raleigh, North Carolina, and Atlanta, Georgia, rounding out...

Ann Arbor, MI · 17d
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The Class of 2026: Where are they now?

A little over five months ago, members of the University’s Class of 2026 filled the Lawn with caps, gowns and balloons to commemorate the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. While some graduates entered jobs they had been preparing for long before graduation, others left Charlottesville...

Charlottesville, VA · 16d
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Albemarle Supervisors received School Board request, haven’t set a meeting

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors received the School Board’s response to the resolution supervisors passed last week, but have not scheduled a November meeting between the two bodies, Board of Supervisors Chair Ned Gallaway said during Wednesday’s meeting. Gallaway said, despite the School Board’s request, no such meeting was imminent.

Albemarle County, VA · 16d

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Madison House begins two-year transition toward closer ties with the University

Madison House has entered a two-year memorandum of understanding with the University that could eventually bring its operations under the University, according to a Sept. 18 announcement by the University. Madison House is the independent nonprofit that has connected University students with volunteer work in Charlottesville since 1969. During the...

Charlottesville, VA · 16d

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South Lakes Hosts First College Fair

For seniors and juniors this year, South Lakes offered students an opportunity to sign up for a College Fair. In this College Fair students get to meet a representative from a college and get to ask any questions you have about their college. Many questions that were asked this College Fair were “Do you have a ___ major,” “What does the tuition look like,” “How much in grants do you receive,” “Is this a bigger or smaller school,” and “Is this a private or public school?”

Virginia · 16d

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Group forms to oppose sales tax increase for schools as superintendents request support

Voters in 47 Virginia municipalities, including six in Hampton Roads, were asked to decide on a proposed 1% sales tax increase to fund school construction and renovations during the midterm elections.

York County, VA · 18d

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Headlines from across the state: Inside the deepening divide over Old Dominion University’s future; more …

From elsewhere: State tax collections surged in September. Transgender care for young patients remains on hold at Virginia hospitals. Hanover proposes strict zoning rules for weed stores. The post Headlines from across the state: Inside the deepening divide over Old Dominion University’s future; more … appeared first on Cardinal News .

Norfolk, VA · 19d

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New rankings highlight top elementary and middle schools across DC, Maryland and Virginia

U.S. News & World Report has released its annual rankings of elementary and middle schools, with schools across D.C., Maryland and Virginia earning top spots. The rankings are based largely on state standardized test results, according to Eric Brooks, U.S. News & World Report’s director of education data analysis.

Maryland · 18d

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Greene County School Board PH – Superintendent Search

Greene County School Board Public Hearing  Superintendent Search  The Greene County School Board will hold a public hearing on the Superintendent search Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 6:00 pm in the County Meeting Room, 40 Celt Road Stanardsville, VA  22973. This is an opportunity for the Public to share the qualifications they would like to see in the next Superintendent of Schools.  Rhonda Houchens, Clerk […] The post Greene County School Board PH – Superintendent Search first appeared on The Piedmont Journal Recorder .

Greene County, VA · 17d

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Mandy Hoy’s Journey at Fluvanna County High School

For 21 years, Mandy Hoy has dedicated herself to helping English students succeed at FCHS, embracing the challenges and rewards of teaching along the way. ”My years here have been a roller coaster. I was a special education teacher for almost 15 years. I loved working collaboratively, but the paperwork takes a lot of time,” said Hoy.

Fluvanna County, VA · 18d

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National School Bus Safety Week, Oct. 19-23

VIRGINIA (WAVY) — Oct. 19-23 is National School Bus Safety Week, and the Virginia State Police remind drivers of their responsibility to protect students by stopping for school buses. This year’s theme is “Safe Rides, Everyday Heroes.” Virginia law requires drivers, regardless of direction, to stop for a school bus that is stopped and “taking […]

Newport News, VA · 16d

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Monticello’s Sh’kai Pendleton earns second Falcon Club Player of the Week

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The eighth Falcon Club Player of the Week of the 2026 season is Sh’kai Pendleton, a junior from Monticello High School. “Honestly, it’s a team effort, and I think we’re just excited for the next game and how we respond to them,” Pendleton said.

Charlottesville, VA · 17d

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Administration cracks down on rule breaking

New enforcement measures and consequences for breaking rules have hit Madison for the 2026-2027 school year. With new state laws and district policy announced over the summer, administration is cracking down on student infractions. These shifts have been met with mixed responses from students and teachers alike. The changes include...

Madison, VA · 19d

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VDOE, United Way will dig into the data on early childhood care

How are local providers of early childhood care and Pre-K education doing to meet the needs of young students? Is there a high employee turnover rate – and why? The Virginia Department of Education and local “Ready Region West,” stakeholders will review the data and set a plan for the next year, in a “deep dive,” organized with help from United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge. Participants will learn how to strengthen their “data analytics capacity,” especially in this growing age of Artificial Intelligence bringing even more information to light about the state of Pre-K education and daycare in this region. WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports:

Virginia · 17d

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Closing Virginia’s Childcare Affordability Gap Could Cost Up To $4.5B a Year

Closing Virginia’s child care affordability gap would require up to $4.5 billion annually over the next decade, according to the Virginia Department of Education — an investment that, under one scenario, would also raise annual pay for 43,000 educators by an average of $17,000. Virginia currently lacks at...

Virginia · 17d

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Math Education in Virginia Schools Gets a Boost from VCU

VCU faculty are partnering with public school teachers on targeted math interventions. Researchers at VCU are working with public schools to improve math education in Virginia. The team is helping educators implement math curriculums specifically chosen for local students. The work is supported by a nearly $1.5 million grant. This...

Virginia · 18d

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A Group Of Virginia Women Saved This Historic School From Demolition After Its Students Helped Change American History

A 16-year-old girl once tricked her principal out of the building, called the whole student body into the auditorium, and led them out the door. That walkout ended up inside a Supreme Court case that changed every public school in America. The school was built for about 180 students. Nearly...

Virginia · 21d

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Albemarle County School Board review supervisors’ recommendations

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - The Albemarle County School Board is considering action after the Board of Supervisors passed a resolution addressing concerns about leadership, student safety, accountability and transparency within the school division. Supervisors unanimously approved the resolution Thursday, outlining a series of recommendations aimed at addressing concerns that...

Albemarle County, VA · 18d