Speaking of Schools: Jasmine Johnson and Crystal Epps

On November’s Speaking of Schools Teacher Feature, Scroggs Elementary School fifth grade teacher Jasmine Johnson joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share details on her virtual reality elements of teaching. Plus: CHCCS Principal of the Year Crystal Epps shares her perspective on how Johnson’s projects are helping student engagement.

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Speaking of Schools: Scott Fearrington, Loree Perry and Nancy Zeman

For the June Teacher Feature, two key members of CHCCS' summer programming join 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell. Scott Fearrington (CHCCS Director of Community Schools) and Loree Perry (Assistant Director of Child Nutrition for Chartwells) team up with Public School Foundation's Nancy Zeman to discuss what the district has to offer when school is out.

Speaking of Schools: Allison Crosetto, Jackie Love and Janet Cherry

For this month's Teacher Feature, we hear from some social workers in the CHCCS district! Allison Crosetto of Phillips Middle School, Jackie Love from Seawell Elementary School and CHCCS Director of Mental Health and Wellness Janet Cherry join 97.9 The Hill to share their experiences in the district and what drives them to help our community.

Speaking of Schools: Angela McChesney, Ka Yi and Zaida Walker

For this month's Teacher Feature on Speaking of Schools, several educators in the CHCCS Newcomer Program speak with 97.9 The Hill. Newcomer teachers Angela McChesney and Ka Yi share their experiences working with students who learning English as their second language, while parent liaison Zaida Walker shares details on the program's success and importance.

CHCCS, Orange County Schools to Hold Remote Learning Friday As Region Thaws From Winter Weather

After several inches of snow fell Wednesday, many local schools are turning to remote learning options Thursday for their students and staff.

Orange County School Board Adopts Resolution Supporting Immigrant Families, Students

Orange County's school board passed a resolution in favor of helping its immigrant families and students, the latest act of local support.

Orange County Schools Closed, CHCCS Declares Remote Learning for Thursday As Cold Temps Keep Snow and Ice

Thanks to a light snow that fell Tuesday night, the Orange County community saw its schools cancel instruction on Wednesday.

Orange County Schools On 2-Hour Delay For Tuesday; Other Districts on Normal Schedule

Students in the Orange County Schools district will have no classes on Monday, Jan. 13 as a result of icy road conditions — while Chatham County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay.

Orange County Community Weathers Winter Storm; UNC Sets Move to Condition 1

Much of central North Carolina endured a winter storm on Friday evening into Saturday, with a mix of ice and snow falling.

CHCCS, Orange County Schools Among Those Awaiting State Guidance After Data Breach

A data breach of a nationally-used ed tech software has both Orange County school districts awaiting more information on who was affected.

Orange County, Chatham County School Districts Calls for 2-Hour Delay for Tuesday Citing Driving Conditions

As the Triangle endured winter weather Sunday evening, the Orange County Schools district called for a delay to classes for Monday, Jan. 6.

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