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New Discipline Policies Adopted at Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

Posted by Bruce Rosenbloom | May 8, 2017 | Pre-K - 12 Education

Punitive discipline models for students may be falling out of favor at Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools as the district prepares to adopt corrective action policies based on restorative practices. Those practices were briefed...

Orange County Commissioners Hold School District Funding Summit

Posted by Bruce Rosenbloom | Apr 27, 2017 | Local Government

The Orange County Board of Commissioners hosted a multitude of educators and school administrators during a summit on local academic funding that was held earlier in the week. Speaking in his capacity as assistant superintendent...

CHCCS Moving Forward with Equity Plan

Posted by Staff | Apr 26, 2017 | Pre-K - 12 Education

CHCCS has been developing an equity plan for its schools for over a year. The plan was originally designed to address racial inequity, but has since been revamped to include other types of inequality such as gender and...

From “Shrek” To “Joy,” It’s A Loverly Week For Local Theatre

Posted by Aaron Keck | Apr 23, 2017 | Arts & Entertainment

“My Fair Lady” and “Mr. Joy” are up at PlayMakers, while Chapel Hill High School’s spring musical, “Shrek,” takes the stage.

Lincoln Center Redevelopment Approved by Chapel Hill Officials

Posted by Bruce Rosenbloom | Mar 15, 2017 | Development

Plans to redevelop the Lincoln Center have been under consideration by the Chapel Hill Town Council since 2015, but enough votes were garnered in a recent meeting to put those plans into action. Dr. Todd LoFrese, an assistant...

“5K For Education” This Saturday Will Support CHCCS

Posted by Aaron Keck | Mar 14, 2017 | Pre-K - 12 Education

With more than 600 runners taking to the streets, the 5K For Education is one of the Public School Foundation’s biggest annual events.

Local School Board Opposes Secretary of Education Nominee

Posted by Bruce Rosenbloom | Feb 6, 2017 | Local Government

The Board of Education for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools approved a resolution last Thursday to oppose the nomination of Betsy DeVos for secretary of education. The resolution claims that DeVos has “a track record that is...

Revised Living Wage Policy Approved by Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

Posted by Bruce Rosenbloom | Jan 24, 2017 | Local Government

The Board of Education for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools unanimously approved a revised living wage policy for full-time employees and contractors on January 19. The policy aims to keep district salaries congruent with...

CHCCS Accepts Leaders Library Card Challenge

Posted by Staff | Jan 4, 2017 | Pre-K - 12 Education

Chapel Hill is working on a new initiative that will make accessing library books and resources easy for local students and families. Last year, public libraries and schools countrywide signed on to compete in a challenge in...

Dr. Pamela Baldwin Prepares to Take Over as CHCCS Superintendent

Posted by Staff | Dec 27, 2016 | Pre-K - 12 Education

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education selected Dr. Pamela Baldwin to take over as superintendent, and replace interim superintendent Dr. Jim Causby. Baldwin said as the new superintendent she plans to continue...

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