Schools

16th Annual Conference on Race, Class, Gender, and Ethnicity

mark b — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:49:36 -0600

The Conference on Race, Class, Gender, and Ethnicity would like to announce its 16^th Annual Conference, “Waking Up from the American Dream: The Sober Reality of Class in America.” On Saturday, February 25th, 2012, academics, community activists, practitioners, and students will come together at the UNC School of Law Rotunda to contribute to the rejuvenation of a discussion of class and inequality. We hope to encourage a heterodox approach grounded in the intersection of an honest exploration of class and the realities of racial, feminist, ethnic, and queer identities and the law. For more information and to register please visit our website, http://studentorgs.law.unc.edu/crcge/conferences/2012/default.aspx.

Chapel Hill 2020- Discussion about Issues of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

admin — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 11:38:40 -0600

Lee Scholars Charter School Moves Forward

James Barrett — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:30:36 -0600

I have "School Board 101" tomorrow and Friday, so if I were smart, I'd probably wait to write this after being trained in how to avoid saying something stupid. But that's never quite been my style, so here goes. As always, note that I speak here for myself only, not the CHCCS board in this.

New Elementary School Details

BrianR — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:14:35 -0600

WCHL is reporting on Chapelboro.com that Elementary 11 Construction Early Phase To Begin Next Week. More info on the Town of Chapel Hill website at CHCCS Elementary School 11.

CH-C School Board members swearing in

Ruby Sinreich — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:57:49 -0600

Chapel Hill and Carrboro - Call the Superintendent's Office Today

PACT — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 01:31:22 -0600

If you care about education in the Chapel Hill/Carrboro City Schools I urge you to take action TODAY. We are not opposed to parents and students having more options for their education but the financial impact that this charter would make on the district would be devastating. The following text is directly from an email I sent this morning to Dr. Forcella and all school board members.

Dr. Forcella,

Online Petition in support of Human Rights Center at Abbey Court (possibly being shut down after tomorrow)

James Barrett — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 06:52:55 -0600

Another attempt to publicly fund a private school

PACT — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:21:12 -0600

A little bird flew in the window this morning bearing news of the application for a new charter school here in Chapel Hill/Carrboro. I found that interesting because when I was education chair for the local NAACP the idea was kicked around and found to have many holes in it. For me the expense and building of infrastructure was too great. This district, although it is failing the majority of the children of color, has a fantastic infrastructure and curriculum that, if improved upon, will do well for all students.

Recently, I and a group of parents from Chapel Hill and Carrboro met with the new school superintendent, Dr. Forcella. As a result I intend to work with him as opposed to funneling money away from the district as a charter school would do, if the application is approved.

Election Maps 2011: Chapel Hill-Carrboro School Board

Damon Seils — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:57:09 -0600

Here are our maps of the school board election results. Although they don't tell as interesting a story as the Chapel Hill maps, I wouldn't want to disappoint James Barrett by neglecting to publish them.

Bill Faison - fighting for OC values in Raleigh today

James Barrett — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:21:32 -0600