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Limits on federal loans for many important but low-paying career tracks will likely affect NC education programs, but less than some states.
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Ann Doss Helms/WFAEThe Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education made the stunning announcement Wednesday that it is placing Superintendent Crystal Hill on paid administrative leave, pending an investigation into how the school district is run. WFAE’s James Farrell breaks down what it means for the district and its students. -
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools/HandoutCharlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill has been placed on leave amid an investigation into how the district is run, the school board said Wednesday. Hill has been on the job for more than three years.
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has agreed to pay $95,000 to the family of an Ardrey Kell High School student who painted a tribute to conservative activist Charlie Kirk on her school’s spirit rock last year. -
The UNC System's equality policy states that no employment position can speak on behalf of the university on social policies or “political controversies of the day.” -
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Crystal Hill this week suggested the district saw improvements in Math I scores this year, a key goal for the board of education. -
With back-to-school season looming on the horizon, here's what parents and caretakers need to know. -
Parents advocating for more playtime in kindergarten classrooms may soon see progress in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. -
The council will be made up of around 16 to 24 members from all regions of the state. Applications are open through September 15. -
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools board has adopted its first policy addressing student free speech, following several incidents involving political expression during the past school year. -
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools families asked the CMS board to reduce technology use in classrooms, urging members to rethink policies that provide every student with a device and to reconsider the online platform i-Ready. -
This week, we’ll say goodbye to the 2025-26 school year at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. -
By some measures, NC’s economy is relatively robust. But jobs that new college graduates need are in short supply, while the cost of living soars.
