Orange County Schools discusses device delay and Title IX regulations
The Orange County Board of Education met Monday night to discuss plans for instruction in the coming school year, meal delivery logistics and updates to Title IX regulations.
EDUCATION
Professors' association revamps efforts to remove UNC-Charlotte head of safety
Students and faculty at UNC-Charlotte are calling for the removal of Associate Vice Chancellor of Safety and Security John Bogdan due to allegations of human rights violations while he worked as brigade commander at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay.
Morehead Planetarium and GSK science-based summer camp adjusts to COVID-19 pandemic
Usually hosted in local libraries and community centers, the GSK Science in the Summer camp, coordinated by Morehead Planetarium, has gone fully remote this summer due to COVID-19 concerns.
Orange County Schools students to learn remotely for at least the first nine weeks
At the Orange County Board of Education's July 20 special meeting, board members discussed their phased reentry plan and Virtual Academy for the new school year.
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools to open remotely this fall
“This is not a a decision I want to make,” Jim Causby, the district's interim superintendent, said. “There are two other options that I’d certainly prefer.”
Column: We want to hear your thoughts on the switch to remote learning
We want to hear how you’ve been impacted by this shift to remote education — fill out our online survey to share your experiences.
Gov. Cooper announces schools to reopen with hybrid model, Phase 2 extended until Aug. 7
North Carolina schools will return to a mix of in-person and remote classes this August, N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper announced in a Tuesday press conference. Cooper also announced that Phase 2 of COVID-19 reopening will be extended through at least Friday, Aug. 7.
Your guide to Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools' possible fall reopening plan
In the district's plan, cohorts of students would alternate between remote and in-person learning, with some grades starting out the year completely remote.
Chapel Hill Public Library announces it will no longer charge late fines
Chapel Hill Public Library will no longer charge users overdue fines for late items. Under the new policy, users will receive a series of reminders to return the materials before receiving a bill for replacement costs and losing their ability to check out other items. Their ability will be restored once the items are returned or paid for. Town leaders said late fines had a disproportionate impact on “low-income and traditionally marginalized populations.”
Meet Eugenia Floyd, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools' Teacher of the Year
After graduating from UNC-Greensboro, she worked as a teachers' assistant — and realized she had what it took to become a teacher herself. Meet Eugenia Floyd, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools' Teacher of the Year.
Summer Jump Start program brings the classroom home for Orange County students
Although students in both Orange County school districts have been away from their physical classrooms for months, the NCDPI-sponsored Summer Jump Start, a program made possible by CARES Act funding, is helping some students bridge the COVID-19 gap.
Orange County Schools will keep elementary Spanish program, add bilingual family liaison
Following community feedback leading Orange County Schools leaders to reconsider a proposal to repurpose its elementary school Spanish teachers to other departments, Orange County Schools' Board of Education voted to keep the program at its June 22 meeting.
Protesters talk education, systemic racism at Black Lives Matter March & Rally
At the fourth protest in Chapel Hill in the past two weeks, students, teachers and community leaders alike joined to talk about the role of education in systemic racism, and changes they want to see in Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools.
Jim Causby will return to CHCCS as new interim superintendent, board announces
Dr. Jim Causby will return to CHCCS as interim superintendent starting on July 1 and will remain in the position until a permenent superintendent is found.
UNC professor leading project to develop high school science lessons on COVID-19
UNC School of Education Professor Troy Sadler is leading a one-year research project in partnership with researchers from the University of Missouri-Columbia to develop high school curricula about the coronavirus pandemic. By integrating real world issues into the classroom, Sadler said students can see how the material they are learning can translate to bigger picture issues and inform important decisions in their lives.
Orange County high school seniors petition against drive-thru graduation
Having lost many parts of their final year of high school to COVID-19, including prom, awards nights and other senior activities, many Orange County seniors are relying on their graduation to be one final hurrah.
With schools out, this expanded statewide program is targeting hunger in N.C.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' P-EBT program, which aims to help North Carolinians combat food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic, will provide families across the state with additional food benefits.
Jennifer D. Moore wants to increase diversity as an OCS Board of Education member
This story is the third of a series featuring the newly elected members of the Orange County Schools Board of Education. Jennifer D. Moore has 12 years of experience in North Carolina's public school system as an exceptional children's instructional assistant. One of her priorities will be providing students with the resources they need for success during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
County commissioners and school boards discuss budget effects of coronavirus
Orange County and Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School boards' budget proposals are likely to change after review from the County Commissioners due to unexpected revenue loss from COVID-19.
Orange County Schools request funds for bilingual pre-K program expansion
Orange County Schools Superintendent Monique Felder told Board members that the program would expand New Hope Elementary’s existing dual-language program. According to a board member, a bilingual teacher would switch between Spanish and English throughout lessons, allowing for both native English and Spanish speakers to learn some of each language.
