Carrboro Students Raising Money For Dominican Republic
Two new murals are on display at Carrboro High, and students are raising funds for the artists’ communities.
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Efland Cheeks Teacher Ponders Future Amid Book Controversy
A school teacher at Efland-Cheeks Elementary says he may resign over the controversy surrounding a book he read to students with a homosexual theme. The decision by third-grade teacher Omar Currie to read the book “King &...
Read MoreGay Fairy Tale Sparks Controversy at Efland-Cheeks Elementary
Several parents brought their concerns to the Orange County School board and at least three formal complaints have been filed.
Read MoreConfederate Flag Photo Sparks Big Turnout, Long Discussion at School Board Meeting
TV news cameras were squeezed into a packed room at Thursday’s meeting.
Read MoreContentious Words Follow Press Conference Over Confederate Flag Photo
A press conference turned into a contentious back and forth on Wednesday after a picture of students waving confederate flags sparked concern from parents in Chapel Hill. Ronald Creatore attended the press conference. He is the...
Read MoreEmotions High After Confederate Flag Picture on Field Trip
Emotions are high in Chapel Hill after a picture of two East Chapel Hill High School students holding confederate flags was posted to the social media site, Instagram. Editor’s note: The account usernames have been blurred due...
Read MoreOrange County School Board Names New Superintendent
The Orange County Schools Board of Education has selected a Wake County educator to serves as the new superintendent.
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CHCCS Budget Request Includes Higher Minimum Wage
The proposed Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools budget would set a wage floor for employees of $12.76 per hour, which is the current minimum wage for Orange County government employees.
Read MoreCHCCS Takes a Pass on Proposed Obey Creek School Site
CHCCS is saying “thanks, but no thanks” to a proposed Obey Creek school site.
Read MoreDemocratic State Rep Seeks Bipartisan Ideas for Schools
Rep. Graig Meyer (D- 50) is chronicling his bipartisan efforts regarding schools.
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