Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education Archives

CHCCS School Board Dissolves Mandarin World Language, Creates Exception for Rising Fifth Graders

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 18, 2026 | Pre-K - 12 Education

The Mandarin World Language option currently taught at Glenwood Elementary School will effectively end after its campus closes this summer.

‘An Absolute Data Nightmare’: CHCCS Board Learns More About School Bus Assignment Debacle

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 9, 2026 | Pre-K - 12 Education, Transit

The CHCCS Board of Education and public got an extensive update on Thursday about what went haywire in the school bus assignment process this summer and what is being done to address it.

CHCCS Shares Application, Timeline for Filling Vacant Board of Education Seat

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 4, 2026 | Pre-K - 12 Education

Chapel Hill-Carrboro residents are now able to submit their pitches to temporarily join the CHCCS Board of Education. Applications are due Sept. 14.

As Final Year Begins, Glenwood Elementary Families Feeling ‘Powerless’ After Closure and Program Votes

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 24, 2026 | Pre-K - 12 Education

Monday’s first day of class is bittersweet for Glenwood Elementary School families, who feel hurt by CHCCS leaders’ decision to close its campus and change its program.

Glenwood Elementary’s Mandarin Dual Language Program Moving to Rashkis; Questions Remain for World Language

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 20, 2026 | Pre-K - 12 Education

The school board voted to relocate one of Glenwood Elementary School’s Mandarin learning tracks to Rashkis. The other could go to Scroggs.

Rani Dasi Prepares to Close Chapter of CHCCS Leadership, Take On County Commissioner Role

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 4, 2026 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

Rani Dasi visited 97.9 The Hill for an exclusive interview about her appointment, her legacy during three terms on the school board, and more.

On Air Today: Orange County Commissioner-Elect Rani Dasi

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 30, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

Orange County Commissioner Select and outgoing Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Board Member Rani Dasi joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey in studio on Thursday, July 30. She discussed her recent selection to fill a term on the Orange County Board of Commissioners. She talked about her legacy on the school board, why now seemed like a time to make the move, what her priorities are for the Orange County Commissioners, and more.