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Speaking of Schools: Hillary MacKenzie of Orange County Schools

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

With the first few weeks of school now underway, Hillary MacKenzie of the Orange County Schools Board joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell. She discusses seeing the return of students to classrooms, the launch of the district’s Virtual Academy, issues with car-rider line traffic and more.

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

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 23, 2021 | Speaking of Schools

After a full day of touring campuses and welcoming back students, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Superintendent Nyah Hamlett joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to talk about the new school year.

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Speaking of Schools: Brandy Reeves of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 26, 2021 | Speaking of Schools

Chief of Staff and School Leadership Brandy Reeves joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools’ preparation for the upcoming school year. She shares dates on when the school board will vote on mask requirements and details on what aspects of COVID-19 mitigation are still undecided. Plus: Chapel Hill High School is preparing for a ribbon-cutting ceremony!

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Speaking of Schools: Hillary MacKenzie of Orange County Schools

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 12, 2021 | Speaking of Schools

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Speaking of Schools: Tim Gibson of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 28, 2021 | Speaking of Schools

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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Speaking of Schools: Rodney Trice of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 7, 2021 | Speaking of Schools

This week on Speaking of Schools, 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell is joined by new CHCCS Chief Equity & Engagement Officer Rodney Trice. While Trice is new to this position at Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, he’s no stranger to the district. He shares thoughts on equity at CHCCS and his approach to the position.

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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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