North Carolina Teachers And Parents Invited To Remote Learning Conference
The North Carolina Business Committee for Education (NCBCE) says teachers and parents are invited to a free virtual remote learning conference on October 28th.
CMS Considering Removing Confederate's Name From Vance High School
Leaders of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools want to rid a high school of a Confederate general’s name and replace it with the name of a pioneering civil rights attorney.
Confusion Over CMS Computer Camera Policy
A source from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools sent WCCB Charlotte's Alexandra Elich a memo that was sent from the district to the staff regarding confusion over the CMS computer camera policy.
UNC Chapel Hill Delays Spring Semester For 2 Weeks
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is delaying the start of its spring semester by two weeks and canceling its traditional spring break, according to a news release.
Stanly County Third Grade Teacher Dies After Recently Contracting COVID-19
A Stanly County teacher has died after family members say she recently contracted coronavirus.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools See 3.2% Drop In Enrollment
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools have experienced a 3.2% drop in student enrollment. That amounts to nearly 5,000 students.
CMS Board Of Education Changes Reopening Plans For K-5 Students
The CMS Board of Education voted to send students K-5th grade to in-person classes twice a week starting November 2nd in an emergency meeting on October 1st, according to a news release.
Cabarrus Co. School Board Votes to Censure Member Over Derogatory Word
The Cabarrus Co. Board of Education voted to censure one of its members on Monday night. Laura Blackwell got caught on an open mic using a derogatory word during last week's meeting.
Project Scientist Launches Virtual After-School STEM Club For Girls
Project Scientist says they are launching a virtual after-school STEM club for girls ages 4 to 12-years-old with scholarships available to those in need starting October 14th.
Carolina Youth Coalition Receives $1 Million And Launches Scholarship Fund To Help Students Go To College
The Albemarle Foundation says they are donating $1 million, as well as launching the Smith Opportunity Scholarship Fund (SOS), to The Carolina Youth Coalition (CYC) to support youth in underserved communities in getting a higher education.
UNC Charlotte Returns To Some In-Person Learning October 1st
Then classes will be all remote/online again following Thanksgiving Break. Including exams.
Cabarrus Co. School Board Votes to Return K-3 to In-Person Learning Despite Superintendent's Concerns
Cabarrus Co. School Board members voted Monday night to move K-3 students to "Plan A" despite the Superintendent saying that won't allow for social distancing in some classrooms.
UNC Charlotte Sets Enrollment Record With More Than 30,000 Students
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte announced Monday that they set an enrollment record which includes having even more diversity among their students, according to enrollment figures.
NC State Supt. of Public Instruction Pushing For All Students To Return To In Person Instruction
The North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction pushed for all students to return to in person learning during an interview with WCCB.
Iredell-Statesville Students Pre-K Through 5th Grade To Return To The Classroom
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper says elementary students will return to in-person instruction on October 5th, and the Iredell-Statesville Superintendent is ready.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper Says Elementary School Students Can Return To In-Person Learning
Governor Roy Cooper announces K-5th graders in North Carolina public schools and charter schools can return to the classroom in Plan A on October 5th, according to a news release.
