Here's an update on Glenwood Elementary's Mandarin magnet program
The Mandarin Magnet Implementation Committee presented an update to the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education on Thursday.
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CHCCS elementary schools don't have school resource officers, but might get them soon
A special committee made more than 30 recommendations on how to made N.C. public schools safer, which includes special address to active shooter threats.
A look from the front lines of the fight for higher teacher pay in CHCCS
As of 2018, the average teacher salary in the state is about $50,861, but the average salary for teachers in the United States is $60,483, according to the National Education Association. The NEA reported that North Carolina ranks 39th in the U.S. in average teacher pay in 2017.
Orange County Schools adopts racial equity plan in unanimous vote
On Jan. 28 the Orange County Board of Education approved the county’s first racial equity policy that addresses inequity in the district and plans to provide each student with equal access to education.
For the third year in a row, N.C. schools disproportionally suspend students of color
The annual "racial equity report cards" put out by the Youth Justice Program do not reflect good results among many school districts throughout North Carolina.
NC state superintendent Mark Johnson plans to limit testing in public schools
Mark Johnson considered feedback from parents and teachers, many of whom felt students were taking too many tests, and implemented several steps to reduce testing.
Orange County School Board opens door for redistricting
After contemplating several key factors, the Orange County School Board approved a new policy for redistricting.
James Barrett, Chapel Hill-Carrboro Board of Education member, running for state superintendent
“Given that turnover is good for boards, and given that I want to take on the chance to serve students and teachers at a broader level, I won’t be standing for re-election this year as I commit myself to work across the state,” Board of Education member, Barrett posted on his campaign website on Jan. 11.
Why the PTA wants the PTA Thrift Shop in Carrboro to leave their name out of it
The PTA Thrift Shop, an independent nonprofit, announced a construction campaign in 2011.
Future of Glenwood's Mandarin magnet program uncertain after school board meeting
By fighting controversial opinions of parents and faculty, a local elementary school is trying to become a Mandarin magnet school and language program.
'A profound and severe need': CHCCS school board re-evaluates future of LEAP
The LEAP program aims to meet the severe needs of students at the top of the academic spectrum, which several in the CHCCS system say is as necessary to student academic and personal growth as other programs that help underachieving students.
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools receives sustainability scholarship
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools work to improve sustainability and increase positive impact in the district.
Former N.C. Gov. Perdue to be chairperson of National Assessment Governing Board
New chairperson to the National Assessment Governing Board, Beverly Perdue, looks forward to closing the nation’s achievement gap and ensuring that all students have access to a great education.
Budget expansion requests increased school support staff, school safety
NC Department of Public Instruction and State Board of Education request almost $200 million to improve school safety and support efforts.
Child care remains out of reach for many full-time Chapel Hill workers
Finding affordable child care in Chapel Hill has proven to be nearly impossible for many working parents, and Town resources are stretched to the limit.
UNC receives poor rating in diversity report
A recent report by the University of Southern California's Race and Equity Center suggested minority students at UNC-Chapel Hill are poorly represented on campus.
Hurricane Michael set to hit N.C. communities already in recovery
Following Hurricane Florence, Hurricane Michael has the state preparing to weather another storm while their communities are still in recovery.
N.C. sex education is lacking in consent education
While North Carolina may be one of the few states to have requirements about discussing consent, the execution of these requirements is lacking in many school districts.
Congress passes budget increases for Department of Education
“The power of the purse is one of Congress’ greatest duties, and we will continue to work on the appropriations bills that remain,” said U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., the chairperson of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
You can now fill out the FAFSA on your smartphone
In an effort to make the process of applying for federal financial aid more accessible, the U.S. Department of Education released a FAFSA mobile app called myStudentAid on Monday.
