Summer Literacy Programs for CHCCS Students Saw High Donations, Solid Turnouts
To help kids keep up their reading this summer, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Public School Foundation focused on reviving literacy programs.
Read More
Chapel Hill – Carrboro Public School Foundation
Teacher Feature: Madeline Blobe and Sarita Allen from the Public Schools Foundation
Public Schools Foundation Executive Director Madeline Blobe and Associate Director For Support Sarita Allen joined 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnel. They discussed the ongoing summer food and book drive, getting more supplies to teachers, and more.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
Read MoreSpeaking of Schools: Karina Bautista, NaTasja Jeter and Sol Ramirez
97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell is joined by graduating Chapel Hill High School seniors Karina Bautista, NaTasja Jeter and Sol Ramirez, a trio scholarship recipients from the Public School Foundation. Bautista, Jeter and Ramirez share their emotions around the awards and moving on to college, while Scholarship Coordinator Pam Reed shares details on the organization’s scholarship opportunities.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
Read MoreSpeaking of Schools: Mary Peres-Da-Silva, Sarita Allen and Christine Cotton
For this month’s Teacher Feature, McDougle Middle School teacher Mary Peres-Da-Silva and the Public School Foundation’s Sarita Allen and Christine Cotton join 97.9 The Hill. Peres-Da-Silva details her experience as a teaching chair who’s received grants from PSF, while Allen and Cotton shares several upcoming events the organization is holding.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
Read More
Original Music Dedicated to Phillips Middle School Orchestra, Longtime Teacher
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Public School Foundation has announced the release of new, original music composed specifically for the Phillips Middle School orchestra.
Read More
CHCCS Receives Grant To Promote Racial Equity Work
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools announced Monday the district received a grant to support work...
Read MoreLocal Organization Studies Gap in NC Public School Funding
On average, Orange County spends almost $5,000 on each student in its school systems. This is over $3,000 more than the average county spends on each student, and over $4,000 more than the poorest, Swain County spends on each...
Read MoreCHCCS Working to Solve Teacher Shortage
Students country-wide are taking part in a trend, picking majors other than education. In 2010, there were fewer than 200 undergraduate students studying education at UNC. Since then, Chapel Hill and Carrboro have seen fewer and...
Read MoreSupply Store Helps Chapel Hill-Carrboro Teachers Get Supplies
It’s a hot Tuesday in Chapel Hill, but teachers are waiting in a long line outside of the American Legion. They’re waiting to get their chance to shop for school supplies, but without spending any of their money. Claire Nelson...
Read MoreHelp Recognize a Local Teacher
Do you know a teacher that deserves some extra recognition? The Chapel Hill – Carrboro Public School Foundation is looking for nominations for five Teaching Chair Awards. “The nominations are open to the community. Anyone...
Read More