Sarita Allen from the Public Schools Foundation joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 11. She discussed the upcoming school supplies drive and other work the Public Schools Foundation does.
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For September’s “Teacher Feature,” 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell is joined by a pair of educators who are set to present at upcoming conferences. Molly Kearns (a classroom teacher at Morris Grove Elementary School) and Connie Wolf (the Instructional Technology Facilitator at Smith Middle School) share details on their presentations and the benefits of attending […]
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Thursday is the final day of classes in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district for the academic year, but many educators received honors and awards on Monday night during the Annual Recognition Reception. Among those celebrated was Kimberly Jones, an English teacher for Chapel Hill High School, who took home the district’s 2022-23 Teacher of […]
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On the first ever Teacher Feature on Speaking of Schools, Chapel Hill High School arts teacher Paul Estrada joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to share his story and classroom projects. Dr. Brenda Whiteman, the arts education coordinator for CHCCS, and Madeline Blobe, the executive director of the local Public School Foundation, also join the conversation.
Teacher Supply Store Helps CHCCS Get Back To School
The average teacher spends $500 out of pocket on school supplies each year - but this annual initiative is there to help.
Runners Rally for Local Boy Stricken With Rare Bone Disease
A five-kilometer footrace was held in Chapel Hill last Saturday by the Public School Foundation, but some participants went beyond lacing up their running shoes and clearing the finish line. Lorie Black spent the entire event managing crowds of runners who sough to donate bone marrow to Henry Gilchrist, a local 12-year-old boy who has […]
"5K For Education" This Saturday Will Support CHCCS
With more than 600 runners taking to the streets, the 5K For Education is one of the Public School Foundation's biggest annual events.
5K For Education Is Saturday
Organized by the Public School Foundation, the 5K For Education starts at 9 am at McCorkle Place.
"Walk For Education" Hits Franklin Street Saturday
Thousands of people participate in the Walk For Education each year.
News Around Town: Awards
CHAPEL HILL/CARRBORO – TheChapel Hill-Carrboro Public School Foundation is seeking nominations for a pair of Teaching Chair Awards. The teachers who ultimately receive these awards have a difficult test to pass. Each require an A-plus in being able to “ignite enthusiasm for learning…create an exceptional learning environment for all students… (and serve as) a role model” […]
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