Education • Back To School

A Surge Of Social Media Threats Against Schools Including Districts In Our Area

"Praying for people who go to school December 17th." It's part of a national threat against schools circulating on TikTok.

Cms Superintendent Earnest Winston Interview With Alexandra Elich

Amid Concerns Of Escalating Violence In Schools, CMS Superintendent Winston Talks To WCCB

Charlotte parents and educators are concerned about the increase in fights and the number of guns being found on school campuses. WCCB's Alexandra Elich asked Superintendent Earnest Winston if he has the leadership skills to guide the district through this tough time.

North Carolina Extends Pandemic Food Assistance Benefits For K-12 Students

Health officials say eligible K-12 students in North Carolina will continue to receive food assistance through the 2021-22 school year thanks to an extension of the P-EBT food assistance program.

Iredell-Statesville Schools Reimplement Mask Mandate Beginning January 5th

Masks will again be required in Iredell-Statesville Schools beginning January 5th, according to the school board.

Photo Shows Boy Pointing Realistic-Looking Toy Gun In Local Classroom

Parents at a charter school in Mint Hill are worried about a frightening photo taken inside an eighth grade classroom. It shows a boy pointing a realistic-looking toy gun toward students.

Threats Made Against South Mecklenburg High School

Fights, threats, violence, and weapons on campuses have been increasing for weeks. CMS Superintendent Earnest Winston assured the public they are taking action to keep students safe.

Event Featuring Teachers Crawling For Cash Prompts Apology

The organizers of a fundraiser that featured teachers on their hands and knees grabbing for dollar bills at a junior hockey league game in South Dakota are apologizing after the event was criticized as demeaning.

Cmpd & Cms Superintendent Issue Statements After Shots Were Fired At West Charlotte High School

Shots Fired At West Charlotte High School; CMS Superintendent and CMPD Chief Respond

CMS Superintendent Winston and CMPD Chief Jennings speak following a gun being fired at West Charlotte High School Monday afternoon.

A Call To Action From CMS Superintendent After 3 Guns Were Found On School Campuses

A call to action from Superintendent Earnest Winston after three guns were found on school campuses Thursday.

Principal: 2 Guns Found In Parking Lot Of West Charlotte High School Campus

Two guns were found in a student's car in the parking lot of West Charlotte High School's campus on Thursday , according to a letter sent to parents from Principal Hoskins.

Principal: Student Brought Gun To North Mecklenburg High School

A student was found in possession of a firearm on the campus of North Mecklenburg High School today, according to a letter sent to parents from Principal Hood.

CMS Board Approves Retention Bonuses For Nearly All Teachers And Staff

The Charlotte Mecklenburg School Board unanimously voted to approved retention bonuses for almost all of the district's teachers and staff.

CMS Spending Nearly $450,000 On Clear Backpacks For Students

Receipts obtained by WCCB show CMS ordered 46,000 clear backpacks from office depot for $441,000.

Union Co. School Board Passes Resolution Asking State To End Quarantines, Contact Tracing

The battle over masks and contact tracing continues in Union County Public Schools. Board members approved a resolution asking the state to end contact tracing and quarantines in schools.

Butler High School Implementing New Rules To Curb Fights In School

It's not going to work. That's what some Butler High School students are saying after the principal sent a letter to families laying out new safety protocols due to an increase in "physical altercations."