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School board pauses work session after presentation on Black student achievement
Summary
Charlottesville City Schools leaders presented data showing an 11.3% drop in Black student enrollment since 2022 and mixed assessment results; after two hours of discussion the board voted to pause the presentation and schedule a longer follow‑up meeting.
The Charlottesville City Schools board paused its March 11 work session after a wide‑ranging presentation on Black student achievement and enrollment. Superintendent‑level staff reported Black student enrollment fell from 1,256 in 2022–23 to 1,114 as of Jan. 30, 2026 — a decline of about 142 students, or roughly 11.3% — a larger drop than the divisionwide 3% decline.
Doctor Gurley opened the session, saying, "This evening's work session will focus on the achievement of our black students," and framed the discussion around the division's five‑year strategic plan and recent work begun in June 2025 to identify missing instructional systems. Instructional leaders walked the board through multiple assessments — VKRP, DIBELS, MAP and last year's SOL results — and…
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