Schools Plan For Potential Of Remote Learning Into The Fall
Parents of schoolchildren learning from home shouldn’t necessarily count on reclaiming the dining room table any time soon.
South Carolina Senate, Governor Split On Teacher COVID Vaccines
A group of South Carolina senators, including the Republican leader, wants teachers sent to the front of the line to get COVID-19 vaccines so students can get back in school buildings full-time.
NC Lawmakers Pass COVID Relief, Advance K-12 Reopening Bill
North Carolina lawmakers on Thursday unanimously approved a coronavirus relief bill that sends federal money approved by Congress in December to schools for reopening, public health officials distributing the vaccine and residents struggling to pay their rent.
One Of Charlotte's First Black OBGYN's Reflects On Historic Mark Made On City
A young, black man who grew up in rural North Carolina in the 1940's had big aspirations of becoming a doctor. Despite many obstacles, he refused to allow racism and segregation kill his dream.
Governor Wants All Districts To Return Pupils To Classrooms
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday announced his desire for the state’s more than 1.5 million public school students to be given the option of daily in-person classes. But he declined to compel districts to make that option available.
Push To Reopen Schools Could Leave Out Millions Of Students
President Joe Biden says he wants most schools serving kindergarten through eighth grade to reopen by late April, but even if that happens, it is likely to leave out millions of students, many of them minorities in urban areas.
Catawba County Library Launches New Interactive Digital Resource For Kids
Parents looking for ways to keep their children entertained in a safe and productive way can now use 'Just for Kids Access Video' to watch kid-friendly educational videos free of advertisements, Catawba County Library officials say.
UNC Task Force Develops Plan To Address Racial Equity
The 17 schools in North Carolina’s university system have been given a blueprint for fighting discrimination and promoting racial equity on their campuses.
Some CMS Parents Struggling With Remote Learning
Whitney Morrow has three children at Huntersville Elementary School. The single mom helps them learn remotely while also trying to work part-time to make ends meet. She doesn't get to her work until her children are done with school.
Teachers Raise Concerns As Cabarrus County Schools Return to In-Person Learning
Cabarrus County Schools will return to "Plan B" on Tuesday, despite outcry from many teachers. Some say they're worried the school board is making a decision bowing to political pressure, rather than seriously considering the science and data.
'Library To Go' Shares Services With The Town Of Catawba
The Catawba County Library's mobile branch is back bringing its services and resources to the town of Catawba by setting up outside of Redeemer Lutheran Church, according to a news release.
CMS Delays Students Return To In-Person Learning
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education voted in an emergency meeting on January 14th to delay students return to in-person instruction as COVID-19 infection rates continue to grow.
CMS Board Of Education Having Emergency Meeting To Possibly Revise In-Person Learning Plan
Students were scheduled to return to in-person learning next week.
Cleveland Co. Teachers Worried About K-4 Return to Full In-Person Learning
Teachers in Cleveland County are raising concerns about a plan to move K-4 students to full in-person learning. The Cleveland County School Board will hold an emergency meeting on Thursday night.
After Rebuke, South Carolina Gov. Changes COVID Money Plan
After being rebuked in court for trying to spend his share of federal COVID-19 money on private school tuition grants, South Carolina’s governor wants to spend the money on early childhood education, job training and tutors for foster children instead.
South Carolina Schools Chief Tests Positive For COVID-19
The superintendent of South Carolina’s public schools said Monday that she had tested positive for COVID-19, was experiencing “mild symptoms” but would continue to do her work from home.
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