Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools appoint new school board chairperson
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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Orange County Board of Education approves chief equity officer position
The Orange County Board of Education has created a new position in hopes of addressing issues of equity in county schools.
Proposed bill may grant local school districts more school calendar flexibility
The tourism industry argues that a more flexible school calendar for schools may negatively impact North Carolina citizens.
How Orange County schools are working to help immigrant families
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.
Margaret Samuels, Chair of CHCCS Board of Education, resigns
Margaret Samuels, chair of the Chapel-Hill Carrboro City Schools Board of Education, announced her resignation this morning.
Here's why three CHCCS board members are under fire for ethical violations
CHCCS parents are requesting three members from the county's Board of Education be recalled over violations like sending out non-public information.
New CHCCS PTA council president puts students and staff first
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.
Author John Grisham to interview UNC professor Gene Nichol at charity event
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.
How does legacy status factor into UNC admissions?
While legacy admissions can affirm a generational love of a university, many argue that the practice doesn't help schools become more diverse.
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.
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.
Did you hate taking tests in school? NC public school students now face shorter test times
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.
