Last week Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Earnest Winston released a report from the Title IX task force. The task force was formed earlier
The world of education wasn’t just touched by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021. In Charlotte, there were allegations of sexual assaults in schools and questions on its handling. And there’s now a growing problem of violence and guns in schools. WFAE examined it all throughout the year.
Public safety and the criminal justice system affect us all. From violent crime in Charlotte to an increase in guns being found in schools to the way police handle dangerous traffic in Mecklenburg County, there’s a lot to cover. These are some of the most important public safety stories our reporters told in 2021.
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