Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has books to teach children about social distancing and wearing masks. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools had 544 employees and 319 students test positive for COVID-19 first semester, based on the latest report presented Tuesday. CMS started reporting student and staff cases in early October as part of a metrics report designed to show whether it's safe for students to attend in-person classes. Students began their second semester in all-remote mode Tuesday. The latest report covered winter break, with cases reported between Dec. 19 and Jan. 3. Chief School Performanc...