Chairperson of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education, Margaret Samuels, resigned Tuesday. Joal Braun was appointed as the new chairperson on Thursday.
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UNC Professor Karolyn Tyson presented her research for the first time at an Ethics Around the Table installment. The goal of her research is to show how trust in public school officials can lead to segregation.
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Following the resignation of Margaret Samuels on Tuesday, Joal Broun has been appointed the new chairperson of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education.
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The Orange County Board of Education has created a new position in hopes of addressing issues of equity in county schools.
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The tourism industry argues that a more flexible school calendar for schools may negatively impact North Carolina citizens.
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The Orange County School Board passed a resolution on Feb. 25, stating that the district will not inquire about a student's immigration status and will refuse voluntary information sharing with immigration agencies in hopes of making education more accessible for students.
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Margaret Samuels, chair of the Chapel-Hill Carrboro City Schools Board of Education, announced her resignation this morning.
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CHCCS parents are requesting three members from the county's Board of Education be recalled over violations like sending out non-public information.
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Langston has dedicated her life to the public health and education sector. Working in Honduras to increase access to public education shortly after graduation, allowed her to understand the possibilities education can provide students, and she continues to be an advocate for students in Chapel Hill and Carrboro.
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Gene Nichols hopes that his interview with the renowned author will help increase awareness of serious issues in North Carolina, such as poverty and literacy rates.
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While legacy admissions can affirm a generational love of a university, many argue that the practice doesn't help schools become more diverse.
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The Mandarin Magnet Implementation Committee presented an update to the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education on Thursday.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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After contemplating several key factors, the Orange County School Board approved a new policy for redistricting.
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“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.
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The PTA Thrift Shop, an independent nonprofit, announced a construction campaign in 2011.
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