The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County announced the expansion of its Artists in Schools program, which will benefit participating Cumberland County Schools for the current and next school year.
The Artists in Schools program is one of the longest-running arts programs at the Arts Council, according to Kennon Jackson, Arts Council grant manager. The program allows schools in Cumberland County to access teaching artists to bring into the classroom to create learning experiences for students.
Teaching artists are professional artists and educators who integrate the creative process into schools and classrooms.
Last month, the Fayetteville Arts Council announced the expansion of their Artists in Schools program from nine Title 1 schools in 2019 to 26 now participating. Title 1 schools have a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students.
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) More students attending classes in the fifth largest school district statewide are receiving failing grades. The virtual school year for Shannon Lake s son Chance, 18, started off rocky. The senior attends Jack Britt High School in Fayetteville.
Chance has made average grades, up until now. He managed to fail all four of his classes. He did not do early grad in December and now here we are next semester retaking the same four classes to make sure he actually graduates on time in the spring, said Lake.
According to Lake, before the COVID-19 pandemic, Chance was an average student who earned passing grades but virtual learning has been challenging. He s struggled with attention deficit disorder and with eight family members at home, including two toddlers, it s created more of a distraction.
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More athletes than ever participated in an Exclusive Masked 2020 Version of The Arc Special Olympics in late October.
Photo submitted Dec 30, 2020
Dec 30, 2020
More athletes than ever participated in an Exclusive Masked 2020 Version of The Arc Special Olympics in late October. Photo submitted
Masks and social distancing are the new norm with The Arc of Cumberland County.
Promoting the well-being of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities has always been The Arcâs mission and purpose. And the year 2020 has been no different in that respect. But because of the challenges brought about by the pandemic, The Arc has had to be creative in how it goes about usual activities in order to keep all safe and healthy.Â
Cumberland County Schools announced the death of James McNeill Mac Williams, 88, who served the school system in various positions and for whom Mac Williams Middle School is named. Our hearts are saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. James Mac Williams, said Alicia Chisolm, chairwoman of the Cumberland County Board of Education, and Marvin Connelly Jr., superintendent of Cumberland County Schools, in a news release. From his days as a classroom teacher to his tenure as an associate superintendent and Board of Education member in Cumberland County Schools, he remained a tremendous advocate for children, educators, and staff. Mr. Williams tireless work in education will forever be remembered by all who were positively impacted by his extraordinary leadership. We extend our heartfelt thoughts and condolences to his family and loved ones.
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) In light of current COVID-19 metrics, Cumberland County Schools (CCS) Superintendent Dr. Marvin Connelly has decided to adjust the school re-entry plan.
The announcement was made on Thursday evening. In a press release, it was revealed that K-12 will remain virtual for the first two weeks of the Spring semester to allow for a two-week virus incubation period after the holidays.
State and local health officials have shared with Eyewitness News that metrics have spiked after every holiday, during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
#NEW: @CCSSuptConnelly has released the latest re-entry plan in Cumberland County. As a precaution, students K-12 will remain virtual for the first two weeks of the Spring semester. Full story at 11 on @ABC11 WTVD@CumberlandCoSchpic.twitter.com/Toas7YBAxM Michael Lozano (@MLozanoABC11) December 18, 2020