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Charlottesville City Schools lays out Early Learning Center plan, proposes ‘Colts’ branding and expanded supports
Summary
Superintendent and staff outlined a consolidated Early Learning Center with about 60 staff and roughly 200 students this year, a literacy-first focus, an MOU with the YMCA for aftercare, and investigations of Oak Lawn and Walker sites for permanent placement.
Charlottesville City Schools officials presented plans for a consolidated Early Learning Center, describing a program identity, staffing and operational changes they say will make preschoolers “kindergarten strong.” Dr. Korab, the presenter for the early-learning effort, said the new center will draw roughly 60 staff from existing preschool programs and expects about 200 enrolled students this year.
The presentation included branding and practical details: staff proposed the mascot “Colts” and the colors orange and black to align visually with Charlottesville’s Black Knights identity. "We are gonna be a staff of approximately 60 people," the presenter said, and noted the center will consolidate services now spread across six sites.
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