Amid Budget Cuts, CMS Students Are Thriving
Dr. Peter Gorman reviews the 2008-2009 school year successes, and looks ahead to 2009-2010 plan.
Author: Dr. Peter C. Gorman
Seven Initiatives to Better Education: A Strategic Plan 2010 for CMS
What kind of school district does Charlotte-Mecklenburg want? As a community, we have a very clear choice: Will we give our children an education that will prepare them to live and work in a global village where they reach further to compete locally, nationally and internationally?
Student Success Stories
We spend a lot of time talking about the challenges we face at CMS. We want to share with our parents and the community how we’re meeting these challenges. But we need to be equally diligent in sharing our success stories.
Magnet Schools Explained
Peek around a classroom door at Northwest School of the Arts and see a young dancer perfect her steps. Drop into a classroom at the Smith Language Academy and hear kindergartners receiving classroom instructions in Chinese. Stroll by an open door at Randolph Middle School and catch the sounds of students practicing the Socratic method of inquiry.
Create a Literacy-Rich Environment This Summer
Learn ways to help your child grow as a reader during the summer holidays from CMS Superintendent and father, Dr. Peter Gorman.
Welcome to a New School Year
A warm welcome to students and parents from the Charlotte-Meckenburg Schools Superintendent.
Taking Family Involvement to the Next Level
CMS Superintendent, Dr. Peter Gorman, shares his views on how to help students succeed both in school and at home.
