Education
Charlotte‑Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) is celebrating a stronger showing in the 2025 state accountability scores. For the first time in district history, 123 schools earned an A, B, or C performance grade – adding 21 schools in one year and a record single‑year jump. However, 30% of the schools in the district still have a D […]
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools plans to provide staff with additional immigration-related resources before the start of the new school year, responding to a recent federal policy change that makes schools more vulnerable to immigration enforcement. Previously, schools were designated as “protected areas” under 2021 Department of Homeland Security guidance, discouraging immigration agents from conducting enforcement activities on […]
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is exploring how to use artificial intelligence in classrooms while protecting student data and maintaining educational integrity. While AI could help ease teacher workloads and enhance learning, tools like ChatGPT remain blocked on CMS networks. Starting next year, access will also be restricted on teacher-issued devices. “The reality is, when they graduate and […]
Former President Barack Obama and Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey are speaking out in support of Harvard University after the school declined to comply with demands from the Trump administration, leading to a $2.2 billion federal funding freeze. Obama praised Harvard for standing firm. “Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions – rejecting an […]
Listen here to the June 1st edition of the Home Depot Home Improvement Show on WBT with John Gordon and Dave Dovelll! On this episode of the show John and Dave get a call from John’s new neighbor in Wilmington, who asks John to go through all of the inspections and other red tape that […]
