Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools’ Executive Director of Elementary Schools Tim Gibson joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for Speaking of Schools! He discusses the ongoing summer programming for the school district, as well as some preparations and hopes for the new academic year this fall.
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