Students turned out with signs during the CMS board s 2016 student assignment review.
A new national coalition that includes some of North Carolina’s largest school districts says integrating public schools offers a divided nation hope for racial equity and equal opportunity. For Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, a 2022 student assignment review will provide a chance to try new diversity strategies.
The October debut of the Bridges Collaborative was mostly overshadowed by the pandemic. The group was convened by The Century Foundation, a self-described progressive think tank headquartered in New York and Washington, D.C. We were hearing calls from folks around the country who were saying, ‘Look, we see segregation as a big issue. We see it as part of this broader conversation our country is having right now around systemic racial injustice. But we don’t see a lot of folks doing anything about it and we want to be part of broader systemic change efforts, said Stefan Lallin
What Are Those Rocks Outside Of The Schools?
They are called spirit rocks, which can be decorated by students, guardians and the school community. Find them outside of elementary, middle and high schools.
The rocks are like billboards, so they can advertise anything from a birthday to an encouraging message to the school community before a football game. Each school decorates its rock differently.
Jennifer Lang
Do Other Places In The United States Have Spirit Rocks?
Yes, and they’re sometimes called “senior rocks.”
When Did The Rocks First Come To Charlotte?
LaTarzja Henry, the chief of staff at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, said the earliest recollection and record of the rock trend was in 1977.
Students turned out with signs during the CMS board s 2016 student assignment review.
A new national coalition that includes some of North Carolina’s largest school districts says integrating public schools offers a divided nation hope for racial equity and equal opportunity. For Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, a 2022 student assignment review will provide a chance to try new diversity strategies.
The October debut of the Bridges Collaborative was mostly overshadowed by the pandemic. The group was convened by The Century Foundation, a self-described progressive think tank headquartered in New York and Washington, D.C. Stefan Lallinger, director of the Bridges Collaborative We were hearing calls from folks around the country who were saying, ‘Look, we see segregation as a big issue. We see it as part of this broader conversation our country is having right now around systemic racial injustice. But we don’t see a lot of folks doing anything about it and we want to be part
NPR A week after the shooting death of Andrew Brown Jr., protesters continue to march in the streets of Elizabeth City, shouting, “Release the tape - the WHOLE tape!”
This week began with all eyes locked on North Carolina as the fatal shooting of Andrew Brown Jr. by Pasquotank County deputies became the latest flash point in a seemingly endless stream of news and outrage over the deaths of Black Americans at the hands of police.
A lawyer for the family, who viewed a 20-second snippet of body camera video on Monday, called the fatal shooting during an arrest an execution. An independent autopsy showed Brown was shot five times, including in the back of the head, and the FBI began a civil rights probe into the case. The local prosecutor said deputies were hit by the car Brown was driving as the shooting unfolded, and a Superior Court judge denied requests to immediately release body camera footage to the public, saying he thought it could hinder the investigation. Family mem
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Drama students at Providence High may use facilities owned by the town of Matthews to perform their spring musical in front of family and friends, Mayor John Higdon said.
A troupe of drama students at Providence High may use facilities owned by the town of Matthews, including the Fullwood Theater, to perform their spring musical in front of family and friends, Mayor John Higdon said Saturday.
The announcement came after Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools said most end-of-year celebrations, including arts performances, may only be attended by students and faculty members due to safety protocols.
Parents involved in Providence High s spring production of Spamalot objected, noting that the district was allowing parents and families of student-athletes to attend indoor sporting events. The district also was moving forward with plans for indoor, in-person graduation ceremonies.