- Private school voucher plan would hurt public districts in rural NC, educators say
Deanne Meadows, superintendent of Columbus County Schools in rural NC, says universal school vouchers would lead to segregation. Read more - NC charter school group tweaks controversial hair policy. Parents say it’s not enough
By Ivey Schofield iveyschofield@borderbelt.org A charter school group in southeastern North Carolina agreed Thursday to tweak its controversial hair policy for boys, but parents say the change is not enough. Classical Charter Schools of America, which enrolls 2,500 students in grades K-8 at schools in Leland, Southport, Wilmington and Whiteville, has faced pushback since administrators told families in March that boys must cut their long …Read more - An end to Native American mascots? Probably not in Robeson County, home to the Lumbees
A state advisory council is calling for the elimination of Native American-themed mascots in NC schools. But what about Robeson County?Read more - Despite pleas, NC charter school group delays decision on controversial hair policy
Classical Charter Schools of America, which operates four schools in NC, delayed a decision on its controversial hair policy. Read more - From mechanic to college president, Chris English wants to transform Columbus County
As president of Southeastern Community College in NC, Chris English hopes to transform Columbus County into a hub for skilled workers.Read more
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