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Charlottesville board highlights school construction, teacher retention and testing as legislative priorities
Summary
The board set state legislative priorities that include seeking sustainable school construction funding (citing the JLARC study and local needs), supporting teacher recruitment and retention funding and expressing concerns about proposed changes to state testing and cut scores.
Charlottesville school leaders outlined three legislative priorities for the upcoming session: dedicated state funding for school construction, expanded state support to recruit and retain teachers, and caution about changes to state testing and accountability that could widen achievement gaps.
Superintendent Dr. Gurley and board members framed the priorities around the district’s strategic plan and long‑term facilities needs. The board emphasized the need for a clear, sustainable…
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