Legislative Update - 2024 Virginia General Assembly
The laws that are made in Richmond have a profound effect on the children of Albemarle County.
Following the Money in School Board Elections, part 2
A deeper dive into local election funding.
Clarification of Test Score Data at Western Albemarle High School
Accurately interpreting data matters.
Pride Reflection: Progress and Threats for LGBT Kids in Public Schools
While it’s easy to look at Pride flags hanging in businesses around town or openly queer public leaders and think we’re safe here in the shadow of Shenandoah, the reality is that kids in our public schools are under threat.
Following the Money in Local School Board Races
Ultimately, if you want to know where School Board candidates stand, follow the money.
Academic Redshirting
It’s Kindergarten Registration time, which means it’s time for parents of 5-year olds everywhere to lie awake in the middle of the night pondering the age-old question: “Is my baby really ready for kindergarten?!”
Meet the At-Large Candidates
As parents of students in Albemarle County Public Schools, we at Forward Albemarle are working hard to support and strengthen our public schools because we know that strong public schools create a strong foundation for a healthy civic society.
Advocating for Collective Bargaining in ACPS
Charlottesville City Schools took a stand for their teachers. Now it’s our turn.
Public Comment: Collaborative Draft of the VA H/SS Standards
A parent’s public comment to Virginia Board of Education regarding the History/Social Studies draft standards on February 2, 2023
Call To Action: Advocate for Virginia's History and Social Sciences Standards TODAY!
Call to Action! Support the Collaborative Draft of the History and Social Studies TODAY!
Letter to the VBOE: Endorsement of H/SS Collaborative Draft
Forward Albemarle’s letter to the Virginia Board of Education in support of the Collaborative Draft of the History and Social Studies Standards of Learning.