Why We Need Diversity in Charlotte Schools
Schools cannot solve all of society's injustices but should be part of the solution.
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Surviving the Final Weeks of School
Tips to make it through the home stretch to summer.
School Board Surprises With CMS Assignment Draft
Guiding principles draft keeps neighborhood schools intact.
Charlotte Parent's 2016 Terrific Teens
Meet eight dedicated and determined young men and women taking action, staking claim and exploring new latitudes with bright perspectives.
Charlotte Parent's 2016 Terrific Teen Honorees
We received so many impressive nominations for Terrific Teens this year that we decided to honor six additional students.
JROTC is Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders
High school program is about much more than military service.
Why You Need to Take the CMS School Survey
Now's the time to share your thoughts before rezoning is set
Carmel Christian STEM Team Receives National Awards and NASA Internships
Carmel Christian's STEM Research Team brought home awards from the American Society for Gravitational and Space Research Conference.
Queen's Grant Students Win Healthy Cooking Competition
Middle schoolers at Queen's Grant Community School took top honors at "Kids Cook with Heart."
The SAT Changes You Need to Know About
New changes are coming to the SAT in March 2016.
Learning Beyond the Books: Six Skills Smart Kids Need
Raising smart kids isn't about teaching to the tests, it's about building brainpower.
3 Ways to Keep Kids Learning During Winter Break
Don't let your kids get sucked into an electronic abyss of devices over their school break.
Beverly Woods Elementary Wins National Blue Ribbon Award
Beverly Woods Elementary was one of only three schools in North Carolina to win the National Blue Ribbon award.
10 Tips for Balancing School Stress
Helping kids stay focused on school without stressing out.
Then and Now: 10 Ways Education Has Changed
Our kids’ experience of school is beginning to look quite different from our own.
7 Factors Great Schools Have in Common
Education experts rank the factors that matter when rating a school.
Silent Lunches. What the What?
Some schools are implementing silent lunches for all students.
Recognize a Teacher with Hometown Hero Appreciation Award
Each month Charles G. Monnett III and Associates is awarding a local teacher with $250 of classroom supplies and a class pizza party.
Hot Topics for CMS: Magnet Schools and Student Assignments
New plan for magnet schools revealed this week
Huntersville Elementary PTA Earns National School of Excellence Designation
Huntersville Elementary School is one of eight schools in North Carolina designated as a 2015-2017 National PTA Schools of Excellence.
The Scary Necessity of Lockdown Drills
Allaying kids' fears about lockdown drills and danger at school
6 Tips for a Productive Parent-Teacher Conference
Use these tips to get the most out of that one-on-one time with your child’s teacher.
Early Release Days New to CMS School Calendar
Four early release dates during 2015-16 school year set by CMS
Corvian Community School Opens Middle School
After a two-year search, Corvian Community School is celebrating its new location in northeast Charlotte.
