U.S. Deputy Sec. of Education visiting 3 Charlotte schools

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – The U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education is in Charlotte on a “Raise the Bar: Lead the World” school visit, according to a news release.

Cindy Marten is visiting three schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district Tuesday and discussing how they can continue to promote academic excellence and prepare students for global competitiveness, the release stated.

Marten is scheduled to hold a 2:30 p.m. news conference at Matthews Elementary School.

Watch the news conference in the video above.

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