More Than 100 CMS Teachers Have Resigned Since The Start Of The School Year
One teacher tells WCCB more are coming, as the district shifts to in-person learning. That teacher wants to remain anonymous.
Trump Administration Announces $61.4 Million Investment Into Rural North Carolina
The Trump Administration says the Unites States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is holding an opening ceremony for education buildings they invested in, costing $61.4 million to construct, in rural North Carolina.
CMS Moving Forward with K-5 Return to In-Person Learning Next Week
CMS is moving forward with plans to bring Kindergarten through 5th grade students back to classrooms next week. It comes despite a rise in local COVID cases and a shortage of school nurses.
School Districts Turn To Remote Learning As Zeta Moves Through The Carolinas
On Thursday, October 29th several local school districts will close or teach students remotely as Hurricane Zeta moves its way through the Carolinas causing inclement weather, according to a news release.
Unionville Elementary Moves To Remote Learning After Positive COVID Cases
Union County Public School officials say Unionville Elementary is moving to remote learning for the next two weeks after two positive cases of coronavirus.
Cabarrus County Seeing Rise In Foster Care Cases Since Pandemic
A disturbing trend in Cabarrus County. The number of children in foster care is on the rise. And, expert believe the pandemic is to blame.
Detectives Investigate The Death Of A Pedestrian After A Fatal Collision In East Charlotte
Detectives say the driver of a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant hit and killed a pedestrian crossing the road on October 6th around 8:30 p.m.
Cooper, Forest Spar Over COVID, Economy At Governor's Debate
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Forest traded jabs over reopening the economy and dealing with the threat of the coronavirus pandemic during North Carolina’s lone gubernatorial debate on Wednesday night.
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.
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