Education

Albemarle County Public Schools was named by Governor Youngkin’s office the recipient of a share of $6.2-million worth of state Growth and Opportunity Virginia (or GO Virginia) grants.

UVA’s student newspaper and its student council both criticized the “rushed” hiring of the university’s new president.

The University rolled out an introductory campaign for Beardsley, including a video.

Justine Puri from Charlottesville Middle Schools will compete in the Scripp National Spelling Bee regional competition in Richmond on March 4.

Amidst dozens of protesters, UVA’s Board of Visitors officially named the Darden School Dean as the University’s next President.

The Washington Post is reporting that Darden School of Business Dean Scott Beardsley will be the choice to succeed Jim Ryan.

Following nine months of negotiations, Albemarle County Public Schools and the Albemarle Education Association – the union representing teachers and other school staff – have reached a tentative deal for a collective bargaining agreement.

Law enforcement has reviewed a threatening mass email sent to schools across the Commonwealth and concluded it was a hoax, Albemarle County Public Schools informed families Thursday morning.

The University of Virginia has made admissions offers to its first 1225 prospective students for the Class of 2030.

Despite opposition from UVA faculty, staff and students, as well as Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger, the school’s Board of Visitors’ presidential search committee will continue to interview candidates for the position over the next 15 days.