Family & Parenting
Data from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools show a lower enrollment of Black and Hispanic students in advanced courses and college-level courses. Some students say they wish to see more self-representation in these classes. CMS reports show that 20% of Black students and 20% of Hispanic students with weighted GPAs over 3.0 have never taken an advanced course whereas […]
Starting today, March 7, masks are optional on CMS buses and other school transportation. The decision follows the vote by the CMS Board of Education on Feb. 22 to make masks optional in CMS facilities. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services StrongSchools Toolkit reflects the CDC guidance that masks no longer be required on […]
Although some children may have enjoyed virtual learning, recent reports show it caused a learning loss for many. The North Carolina State Department of Public Instruction released its first report on learning loss due to COVID-19. The report showed that the pandemic was a barrier for many students trying to excel academically. While most students […]
When parents send their children off to school, they do so in hopes that they will be safe throughout the day. Parents of students at West Charlotte High School are “disappointed” after hearing about another weapon being brought on campus. A student was found with a gun on Friday, Feb. 25. Principal Donevin Hoskins confirmed […]
Alright parents, while we want to send our children back to school, let’s make sure we’re talking to them about how to keep themselves safe while there. Positive COVID-19 cases for both students and staff at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools have increased over the past week. From Jan. 3 to Jan. 9, CMS reported 1,249 positive student cases. This is […]
Parents, as we send our children off to school, let’s remember to keep our teachers in mind. Rising COVID cases are leading to staff shortages and extra strain on those working in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Systems. Reports show 119 CMS staff have recently tested positive from Dec. 27 to Jan. 2. CMS also reported that […]
A recent study found that students in North Carolina schools are more likely to be exposed to COVID during lunch periods when masks are taken off. 92% of COVID-19 exposures in North Carolina schools happened when students were allowed to take their masks off indoors. 39% of exposures happened during lunch and 13% were traced […]
Children are back in school but some may face a few difficulties getting there. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools officials have announced that they expect transportation issues and delays as children transition back to school. Officials say that principals have been informed and will communicate with parents. The school district has also said they will consider remote learning […]
A new Charlotte-based technology is making grocery shopping and weekly meal planning easier. Grocery Shopii was created by working mom, Katie Hotze. Within five minutes, the technology provides users with five days worth of meals and recipes including groceries. Grocery Shopii partners with grocery stores that offer online shopping options. Users select what they would […]
It’s never too early to teach our kids how to mind their money! So, Charlotte Mecklenburg Community Relations Committee Education & Young Leaders Subcommittee are presenting the Credit & Financial Webinar: Helping Youth Build Their Financial Portfolio. It’s for students and young adults between the ages of 14-25. They will cover various subjects like why […]
It’s the moment that a lot of parents have been waiting for. On Tuesday, the CDC issued the final clearance for the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine for children between 5-11 years old. Children in that age bracket could start getting their shots as early as the week of November 8. Click here to read more.
Child tax credit are set to hit eligible families’ accounts on July 15, 2021. The payments are an expansion of the American Rescue Plan that was passed earlier this year. Eligible families can receive half of their child tax credit in the form of a monthly payment of $250 for children 6 -17 years old […]
