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Speaking of Schools: Hillary MacKenzie of Orange County Schools

Posted by Aaron Johnson | May 17, 2021 | Speaking of Schools

This week, 97.9 The Hill’s Elle Kehres spoke with the Chair of the Orange County Board of Education Hillary MacKenzie about vaccination plans for students 12 and older, mask mandates in the classroom, and plans for the fall semester! Also: teacher appreciation week and a look into the renaming process of two Hillsborough schools.

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Speaking of Schools: Jillian La Serna of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 3, 2021 | Speaking of Schools

As the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools’ year is beginning to finish, Chair of the Board of Education Dr. Jillian La Serna joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell. She shares updates on how the transition to classrooms went over the last month and preparation for the fall. Plus: budget requests, updates on graduation plans and excitement for the new Chapel Hill High building!

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Speaking of Schools: Superintendent Monique Felder of Orange County Schools

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 29, 2021 | Speaking of Schools

Orange County Schools Superintendent Dr. Monique Felder joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to bring updates from around the school district. She shares how the transition to Plan A has gone, as well as where graduation and fall plans currently stand. Plus: what can parents expect from Orange County Schools’ Summer Program?

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Speaking of Schools: Superintendent Nyah Hamlett of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 5, 2021 | Speaking of Schools

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Superintendent Nyah Hamlett joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on the first day elementary school students begin a Plan A in-person learning model. She shares details on successes and challenges determined so far, as well as details on their role in the FAFSA Challenge and this week’s school board meeting.

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Speaking of Schools: Hillary MacKenzie of Orange County Schools

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 22, 2021 | Speaking of Schools

This week, Chair of the Orange County Schools Board of Education Hillary MacKenzie joins 97.9 The Hill. She shares how the hybrid learning plan has gone for the district, as students in grades 2-12 began it in early March. Plus: preview of tonight’s school board meeting, details on school renaming and other news from around Orange County Schools.

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Speaking of Schools: Jillian La Serna of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 8, 2021 | Speaking of Schools

As the district prepares to welcome students to classrooms on an accelerated timeline, Chair of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board Jillian La Serna joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell. She shares top tips parents need to know before the hybrid learning model kicks in, as well as how vaccination efforts are going for the district’s staff.

Speaking of Schools: Kathleen Dawson of Orange County Schools

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 22, 2021 | Speaking of Schools

Deputy Superintendent Dr. Kathleen Dawson joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to talk about recent news from the Orange County Schools district. She shares updates on preparation for in-person learning, as students’ orientation begins this week. Plus: educators’ emotions on being prioritized in Group 3 of vaccine distribution and reasoning behind the Cameron Park Elementary School’s name being changed.

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Speaking of Schools: Dr. Nyah Hamlett of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 8, 2021 | Speaking of Schools

Dr. Nyah Hamlett, superintendent for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for her district’s first appearance on ‘Speaking of Schools.’ The district will move to a form of in-person learning: now what? Plus: how Hamlett settling in to the new position and a key school organization hits an incredible milestone.

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