Meet the new superintendent of Orange County Schools
The Orange County Board of Education has appointed a new permanent superintendent after interviewing and considering over 30 candidates.
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CHCCS board member James Barrett forgoes re-election to run for state superintendent
Instead of running for re-election, CHCCS board member James Barrett is pursuing the office of state superintendent in the upcoming 2020 elections.
How much money have the candidates in Chapel Hill-Carrboro races spent?
As the Nov. 5 elections approach, candidates have been campaigning hard, going to events on UNC's campus, in churches and other community spaces. Besides what a candidate believes and advocates, there is one other thing the public wonders: how much did their campaign cost and raise? The numbers vary widely across the Chapel Hill-Carrboro races, and they've changed a lot since last year. “Some state and local campaigns don't cost a lot,” Suzanne Globetti, a teaching associate professor of political science at UNC, said. “Others, especially those that rely on television for campaign advertising, end up spending quite a lot.”
'I want you to remember to vote': Local candidates gather at First Baptist Church forum
Orange County electoral candidates congregated at the First Baptist Church to not only discuss their stance on political and social issues, but to build relationships with the people they hope to lead.
Orange County school board talks school improvement at Monday's meeting
Each principal had the opportunity to give the Board updates on what plans their schools are implementing to advance student development and growth.
'A tremendous asset': CHCCS names Bob Bales as Principal of the Year
Bob Bales, principal of McDougle Middle School, was gifted with the 2019-20 Principal of the Year Award for the district. His innovation and communication skills were what put him at the top of CHCCS' list.
Three key takeaways from the CHCCS Board of Education candidates forum
Five candidates vying for a position on the CHCCS Board of Education promote addressing systematic racism, mental health and improving communication at a forum.
Glenwood rezoning policy to be implemented for 2020-21 school year
“Our goal is, as we look into the future, that all students have opportunities and are successful in the academic offerings that the school district’s able to provide.”
Lawsuit against CHCCS' handling of sexual abuse moves to federal court
A lawsuit filed against Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools accused the school system of mishandling allegations of sexual abuse among students. The lawsuit, which started in the state court, has moved to federal court.
Hispanic disparity in reading levels and graduation rates revealed in community report
The Chamber's 2019 State of the Community Report reveals that reading levels and graduation rates for minority groups in the state's public schools are lower than those of white students.
Chapel Hill-Carrboro busing staff and teacher assistants may see pay increase
For years, job vacancies among bus drivers and teacher assistants have been an issue for the school district. The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education is ready to address it.
Parents, faculty look to be involved in principal search at Frank Porter Graham
Staff and parents are voicing concerns over the school's transition.
Here's what you need to know about voting in Orange County before early voting begins
With elections in Chapel Hill coming up soon, read to learn how, where and when to vote.
Chapel Hill-Carrboro schools rank at top for SAT scores in the state
“I want to attribute the hard work of our students, the wonderful teachers that they have, the commitment of the parents, and it’s a community that is very invested in the success of our students,” said Jeff Nash, the executive director of community relations for CHCCS.
Video by Cedar Ridge students was one of nine screened at UN Assembly in New York
Students at Cedar Ridge High School in Hillsborough had their video selected as a winner of the MyWorld360° contest focused around sustainability.
Students and community protest DOE intervention into UNC Middle Eastern studies
Students and community members gathered at UNC's South Building to protest the U.S. Department of Education’s request for the Duke-UNC Consortium for Middle East Studies to revise its curriculum. Students for Justice in Palestine, a student group on campus, organized the demonstration.
Orange County Board of Education addresses August KKK rally in Hillsborough
Orange County Schools Board of Education released a statement denouncing the Ku Klux Klan, white supremacists and other hate groups.
Cedar Ridge High selects interim principal after scheduling issues, school threats
Mitchell Stensland has become interim principal of Cedar Ridge High School amid parental concerns about the school's previous administration.
CHCCS school board candidate withdraws from race after supposed donations to Trump
Tortora hasn’t explicitly confirmed that the donations — which totaled $650 between 2016 and 2019 — were his, but the donations are attributed to the name Louis Tortora and the state of North Carolina in the Federal Election Commission database.
Local schools face measles threat, even with high vaccination rates
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a report last month confirming over 1,200 individual cases of measles in 31 different states since the beginning of the year, the highest number of cases reported in the U.S. since 1992. And the effects are being felt all over the country, including in Chapel Hill.
