Monday, February 20 2012 1:19 PM EST2012-02-20 18:19:46 GMT
Gov. Nikki Haley says her proposed budget for the next fiscal year increases money for public schools. But a closer look shows her recommendations would actually decrease state funding by nearly $80 million.More >>
Friday, February 17 2012 6:05 PM EST2012-02-17 23:05:59 GMT
It's that time again. The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) is changing school conferences. This mean schools that used to play each other for competition may not be in the same conference. More >>
Friday, February 17 2012 12:19 PM EST2012-02-17 17:19:49 GMT
About 200 students from the University of North Carolina Charlotte are taking a specialized computer class that will land them an exciting career.More >>
Wednesday, February 15 2012 7:35 PM EST2012-02-16 00:35:52 GMT
Charlotte - Mecklenburg school (CMS) district Interim Superintendent Hugh Hattabaugh has decided not to continue with adding more than 50 additional tests to give to students.More >>
Wednesday, February 15 2012 6:25 PM EST2012-02-15 23:25:14 GMT
It looks like a long list of schools in Gaston County may finally get much-needed makeovers, but the money that would pay for the maintenance would have to come from a building fund for brand new schools.More >>
Providence High School is mourning the loss of their beloved band director. Paul Jackson lost his long-term battle with cancer on Thursday after complications from his treatments, the school told WBTV.More >>
Friday, February 10 2012 8:13 AM EST2012-02-10 13:13:10 GMT
Olympic HS senior Katie Matthews got the surprise of her life when she found out she was ineligible to swim. She found out three days before a regional swim meet. More >>
Three students from Providence Day School and one from East Mecklenburg High School participated in the second annual White House Science Fair on Tuesday morning.More >>
Monday, February 6 2012 10:46 PM EST2012-02-07 03:46:49 GMT
Thousands of charter school teachers from around the country could have to find another way to fund their retirement. The Treasury Department wants to change the tax code.More >>
Public education in North Carolina got some good news Thursday when it was learned that the drop out rate is going down, and it now stands at 3.43 percent.More >>
Friday, February 3 2012 5:45 PM EST2012-02-03 22:45:49 GMT
A campaign designed to save lives has officially kicked off. It is directed to teenagers who text while driving. Ashley Mariah showed up at Fort Mill High School to tell students how dangerous it is.More >>
The Union County Board of Education is looking for community input as they search for a new Superintendent to place Dr. Ed Davis, who is retiring in June.More >>
Friday, February 3 2012 10:12 AM EST2012-02-03 15:12:00 GMT
There is some concern over a North Carolina teacher pay scale showing teachers were making less in 2011-2012 school year than 2008-2009 school year.More >>
Thursday, February 2 2012 4:42 PM EST2012-02-02 21:42:18 GMT
Students and staff arriving at Garinger High School and Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School Thursday morning found the buildings spray painted with gang graffiti, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools officials said.More >>
Wednesday, February 1 2012 6:10 PM EST2012-02-01 23:10:43 GMT
The Charlotte PBS station, WTVI, is in desperate need of money. It is in jeopardy of going dark. That's why station administrators are wondering if it merges with CPCC (Central Piedmont Community College).More >>
Tuesday, January 31 2012 7:42 PM EST2012-02-01 00:42:06 GMT
Charlotte - Mecklenburg school district (CMS) recently signed a five year agreement with the philanthropic group Project Lift. The contract is causing some concern amongst teachers.More >>
Tuesday, January 31 2012 5:53 PM EST2012-01-31 22:53:47 GMT
The Catawba County School System is facing a four million dollar budget shortfall if projections of revenue stay the same, said Superintendent Glenn Barger on Tuesday.More >>
Thursday, January 26 2012 6:42 AM EST2012-01-26 11:42:01 GMT
Two wrestling coaches have been fired from their coaching jobs in Gaston County after a 10th grade wrestler suffered a broken bone during a practice last week.More >>
Wednesday, January 11 2012 5:28 PM EST2012-01-11 22:28:50 GMT
Times are hard for some Charlotte - Mecklenburg school district (CMS) teachers. They are forced to work second jobs because they haven't had a raise since 2008. More >>
The historical landmark, located a block from the main campus, will undergo a complete renovation to serve as the headquarters for the Foster Village Network Center.More >>
Wednesday, August 24 2011 6:14 PM EDT2011-08-24 22:14:39 GMT
Cabarrus County Schools is bringing back a school supply fee. This year, parents are asked to give $10 per child in the district. Parent Christy Campbell understands tight budgetMore >>
Since 1972, Substance Abuse Prevention Services has implemented a countywide youth drug survey every two - three years. The latest took place in Nov. - Dec. 2010.More >>
Diplomas were given to 11 students at Garinger's leadership school – including the valedictorian – when in fact, they had not met the requirements to graduate, school officials confirmed Friday.More >>
Friday, February 18 2011 6:02 PM EST2011-02-18 23:02:34 GMT
Charlotte - Mecklenburg school (CMS) district is closing 10 schools next year. CMS says the schools maybe closing but new uses for the buildings are opening up.More >>
Tuesday, October 12 2010 7:21 PM EDT2010-10-12 23:21:07 GMT
We now know how much a controversial plan to close schools in Charlotte-Mecklenburg will save. It's in the millions. But what is the cost to families. We're putting it into perspective in our Cover Story from PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson.More >>
Thursday, September 30 2010 12:41 AM EDT2010-09-30 04:41:08 GMT
By Tom Roussey - bio l email CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - By next school year, one Charlotte-Mecklenburg school could have kids from age five all the way to 18.More >>
Friday, September 24 2010 8:15 PM EDT2010-09-25 00:15:17 GMT
How to advance out of the recession? Charlotte is turning to higher education. In our Cover Story how the city's not trying to become a college town but a knowledge town.More >>
Monday, September 20 2010 5:31 PM EDT2010-09-20 21:31:39 GMT
Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board Member Trent Merchant sent a letter to Charlotte's City Council about proposals to eliminate funding for crossing guards and to double the rate School Resource Officers are paid.More >>
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