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CHCCS Swears in New Members, Appoints Chairs

Posted by Benjamin Rappaport | Dec 6, 2021 | Local Government, Pre-K - 12 Education

After winning the municipal elections for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education in November, George Griffin, Riza Jenkins and Mike Sharp were sworn into office at last week’s meeting. The CHCCS Board also elected a new chair and vice chair.

Speaking of Schools: Dr. Jillian La Serna of the CHCCS School Board

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 22, 2021 | Speaking of Schools

As the CHCCS community takes a break for Thanksgiving and a mental health pause, Chair of the Board of Education Dr. Jillian La Serna joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell. She discusses the decision to prioritize mental health, as well as highlights from a recent school board meeting and her time as chair coming to an end.

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Speaking of Schools: Jasmine Johnson and Crystal Epps

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 15, 2021 | Speaking of Schools

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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CHCCS School Board Adds Jenkins, Griffin and Sharp

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 2, 2021 | Election, Local Election Coverage

Three candidates led wire-to-wire in the race for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education on Tuesday night.

With Local Election Season Underway, Who’s Endorsing Whom?

Posted by Aaron Keck | Nov 2, 2021 | Election, Instagram, Local Election Coverage

Which Orange County candidates are receiving endorsements in this year’s municipal election? Keep track of the full list here.

Candidate Intros: Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education

Posted by Staff | Nov 1, 2021 | Election, Local Election Coverage

For the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education race, six new candidates are running for three open seats.

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

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 25, 2021 | Speaking of Schools

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.

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With Phillips Middle School Principal on Leave, CHCCS Announces Interim Plans

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 21, 2021 | Pre-K - 12 Education

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district announced plans for interim leadership at Guy...

Speaking of Schools: Dr. Nyah Hamlett of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 18, 2021 | Speaking of Schools

Superintendent of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Dr. Nyah Hamlett joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Monday, October 18. They discuss the mental health of students and educators in the district, as well as an update on this at the upcoming school board meeting. Plus: details on how the district has fared with COVID-19 prevention measures in place.