Top Stories of 2021: The Return to In-Person Learning and its Mental Toll
To reflect on the year, Chapelboro.com is re-publishing some of the top stories that impacted and...
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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.
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Chapel Hill-Carrboro, Orange County School Leaders Discuss School Safety
While the country is still recovering from a recent school shooting in Michigan, the incident has sparked renewed discussion of school safety both nationally and locally.
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CHCCS Swears in New Members, Appoints Chairs
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.
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East Chapel Hill High TA Controversy Raises Systemic Concerns
East Chapel Hill High School saw student protests, community debate and renewed conversations about systemic racism after two educators in the school’s special education department spoke out about discrimination.
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Special Ed Department at East Chapel Hill High in Turmoil After Educator Complaints
Several complaints have been filed with the Human Resources Department at Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools as two Teacher’s Assistants were asked to move out of a classroom because of their race.
Read MoreSpeaking of Schools: Dr. Jillian La Serna of the CHCCS School Board
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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Griffin, Jenkins and Sharp Win CHCCS Election, Celebrate Victory Together
Last night Riza Jenkins, Mike Sharp and George Griffin got elected to the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education. They spent much of the campaign working together and that didn’t change on election night.
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CHCCS School Board Adds Jenkins, Griffin and Sharp
Three candidates led wire-to-wire in the race for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education on Tuesday night.
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With Local Election Season Underway, Who’s Endorsing Whom?
Which Orange County candidates are receiving endorsements in this year’s municipal election? Keep track of the full list here.
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