Nick de la Canal
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The stabbing death of Iryna Zarutska on the Blue Line is getting national attention and a response from the White House. That comes as city elections take place. The results are in, and we’ll catch you up. Last week, CMS announced good news for testing, but this week brings more sobering news: nationwide declines in 12th grade math and reading scores. In short, they are abysmal. Plus, Charlotte FC goes for history.
James Farrell
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WFAE
James Farrell / WFAE
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James Farrell / WFAEOn a night when Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools leaders celebrated historic growth in academic performance last school year, Superintendent Crystal Hill denounced the expansion of the state’s voucher program for private schools. -
James Farrell / WFAEEducators across North Carolina are still digesting last week’s state test results release. One area school district had the highest scores in the state.
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The district is facing a deficit of more than $46 million. A recent report from State Auditor Dave Boliek found numerous decisions that resulted in it spending more money than it brought in. -
The latest results from the so-called Nation’s Report Card are out, and they paint a sobering picture of academic achievement across the country. -
First Baptist Church West kicked off their two semester aviation education program on Saturday. -
Most students around Charlotte returned to school a few weeks ago, but for a small group of minority students, their learning started Monday in a nontraditional environment. The opening is part of an effort to support children who face challenges learning in a traditional setting. -
President Trump has vowed to abolish the Department of Education. He’s pressured schools to end DEI initiatives and protections for transgender students. He's rescinded guidelines that barred immigration enforcement at schools. -
Students and families at Metro School, a CMS school for children with special needs, opened a new café space, where students serve up coffee and baked goods — all while gaining real-world job experience. -
The Trump administration is using decades-old laws, meant to prevent discrimination, to threaten school districts and states with cuts to vital federal funding. -
North Carolina released last year’s statewide test results today, and there was a lot to like about how Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools performed — for instance, a record number of schools came off the state’s low-performing school list. -
Who knew two letters could spark so much conversation? This week, we're breaking down the many uses of "um" and why the word is so controversial. -
Here's a guide on how to read the annual report card the state gives your schools — and why it's useful to look beyond the school's letter grade.
