Education
More technology issued by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has been reported missing. The district reported having approximately $1.5 million worth of iPads, Chromebooks, and mobile hot spots lost or stolen. Some were even taken to local pawn shops. Chromebooks account for the majority of the technology stolen. Interim Superintendent Hugh Hattabaugh responded to the reports stating that […]
With student loan debts reaching nearly $1.75 trillion in the United States, some colleges are finding ways to make going to school more affordable. South Piedmont Community College and Wingate University partnered to cap the tuition costs of certain degree programs at $6,500. There has been a 21% overall increase in transfers between SPCC and Wingate […]
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board approved a $2.1 billion budget for the 2022-23 school year. The board voted 8-0 on Tuesday night. The budget will help students with social-emotional needs and will make teachers the highest-paid in the state. Teachers, instructional support staff, and assistant principals would be provided a 2.7% average pay increase under the new budget. The […]
Queens University of Charlotte is investigating swastikas discovered on the campus. The symbols were found in the resident halls. An on-campus gathering was held on Monday night to address the issue. The university is increasing its security presence on-campus while an investigation with local law enforcement is conducted. The Queens Administration stated in a Facebook post […]
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education voted to terminate Superintendent Earnest Winston’s contract. Board members voted 7-2 during Tuesday’s emergency meeting. Winston’s employment contract was set to end in June 2025. Board of Education Chairperson Elyse Dashew said the board believes that a different leader is needed to help student outcomes. Read the full story here.
On Tuesday, Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board voted 7-2 to terminate Superintendent Earnest Winston contract’s after three years with the district. The school announced Monday that an emergency meeting would be held Tuesday afternoon to discuss “matters related to Superintendent Contracts and Attendant Personnel Items.” Since the school district decided to terminate Winston “for convenience,” he will […]
New changes could soon take place in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools system. The CMS Board of Education will hold an emergency meeting on Tuesday to discuss “matters related to Superintendent [Earnest Winston] Contracts and Attendant Personnel Items.” In February 2021, the CMS school board approved a new contract for Winston that extended his contract through 2025 […]
Good news for students looking to apply for college, colleges are beginning to make SAT and ACT scores optional for applicants. Davidson College has joined the list of colleges by making standardized test scores optional for those applying. The decision was influenced by financial circumstances. Standardized testing can result in applicants paying more money to […]
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools still plan to distribute clear backpacks eventually according to superintendent Earnest Winston. The schools stopped distributing bags last week due to potentially harmful chemicals. CMS currently has no date on when the rollout will continue again. The backpacks are an effort to keep schools safer. Read the full story here.
Celebrity hairstylist Kimberly Kimble will be hosting a master class in Charlotte to teach aspiring hairstylists how to create a 7-figure salon. Kimble has worked for clients such as Beyoncé, Tyra Banks, and Zendaya. She has also launched her own hair product line called Kimble Haircare. The two-part event takes place on April 3 starting […]
Hopewell High School in Huntersville is one of the first CMS schools to receive new body scanners. The body scanners are efforts by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools to reduce violence on campuses. Some students reported that the installation of the body scanners made the start of Wednesday significantly slower. Seven CMS schools will test out the scanners before they are […]
Lowe’s is helping close the higher education gap for some high school and community college students in Mecklenburg County. A new partnership between the company and Queens University will help with the New Talent Initiative. The $2.5 million investment is aimed to help students that have the ability to continue their education in college […]
