Category Archives: Education

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A Charlottesville Parent’s Introduction to IEPs and 504 Plans

What parents need to know about disabilities and special education

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Learn About Charlottesville City Schools

Everything parents need to know about CCS

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Learn About Albemarle County Public Schools

What families need to know about public schools in Albemarle County

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When Trusted Adults Are a Danger: Tips for Communicating with Kids

How to build open communication at home

Summer Reading Picks from Eliza Kinkz

Six perfect books for kids' summer reading lists

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The Best Backyard Toys for Summer: 11 Outdoor Picks to Keep Kids Playing

The best backyard toys for summer all do one simple thing: they get kids outside [...]

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Make This Your Family’s Summer of Books

Summer is full of the kinds of moments that can turn Charlottesville-area kids into lifelong [...]

UVA Fralin Museum outside. Beautiful brick building with white columns and molding, abstract sculpture in front
Get Creative at Charlottesville’s Fralin Museum

Plan a visit for all ages

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Academic Summer Camps in Charlottesville

Strengthen academic skills this summer

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Top Virginia 250 Passport Destinations to Learn About Black History

Celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States around Virginia

Textile demonstration at the Frontier Culture Museum
The Virginia 250 Passport Program By Region

Family-friendly, historic day trips all around Virginia

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StoryFest: Family-Favorite Events at Virginia Festival of the Book

The 2026 Virginia Festival of the Book returns to downtown Charlottesville March 20-22 with StoryFest, [...]