José Hidalgo Named Orange County Schools Teacher of the Year Posted by Michael Koh | May 2, 2025 | Pre-K - 12 Education José Hidalgo, a seventh-grade science teacher at A.L. Stanback Middle School in Hillsborough, was... Read More
North Carolina Is Pursuing Its Own Restrictions Amid Trump’s Pushback Against DEI Posted by Associated Press | May 1, 2025 | Pre-K - 12 Education, State Government Following the lead of several conservative states and the president himself, North Carolina Republican lawmakers have advanced their own bills that target diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Read More
CHCCS Reviewing Applications, Community Survey Responses for Next Superintendent Posted by Ben Crosbie | Apr 25, 2025 | Pre-K - 12 Education https://chapelboroaudio.s3.amazonaws.com/2025/04%20-%20April/25/CHCCS%20Superintendent%20Search_WRAP... Read More
North Carolina Advances Bill on Book Bans in Public Schools Posted by Associated Press | Apr 20, 2025 | Pre-K - 12 Education, State Government A bill advanced through the North Carolina House to give parents a bigger say in which books are allowed — or banned — from schools. Read More
Sheriff’s Office: Pittsboro Educator Faces Indecent Liberties Charges Amid Suspension Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 25, 2025 | Crime, Pre-K - 12 Education, Safety A magistrate issued a criminal summons for a suspended educator of a Pittsboro charter school amid allegations of improper sexual contact. Read More
Public School Forum Releases Top Priorities for Improving North Carolina’s Public Schools Posted by Emma Cooke | Mar 3, 2025 | Instagram, Pre-K - 12 Education, State Government The Public School Forum of North Carolina recently issued its top priorities for the General Assembly to improve the state’s public schools. Read More
CHCCS, Orange County Schools to Hold Remote Learning Friday As Region Thaws From Winter Weather Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 20, 2025 | Higher Education, Instagram, Pre-K - 12 Education, Weather After several inches of snow fell Wednesday, many local schools are turning to remote learning options Thursday for their students and staff. Read More
Orange County School Board Adopts Resolution Supporting Immigrant Families, Students Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 14, 2025 | Instagram, National, Pre-K - 12 Education Orange County’s school board passed a resolution in favor of helping its immigrant families and students, the latest act of local support. Read More
CHCCS Superintendent Nyah Hamlett Set to Leave Position in Summer Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 4, 2025 | Instagram, Pre-K - 12 Education CHCCS Superintendent Nyah Hamlett announced Wednesday she will be leaving the role and school district in the coming months. Read More
Orange County Schools Closed, CHCCS Declares Remote Learning for Thursday As Cold Temps Keep Snow and Ice Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 22, 2025 | Local Government, Pre-K - 12 Education, Weather Thanks to a light snow that fell Tuesday night, the Orange County community saw its schools cancel instruction on Wednesday. Read More