Nation’s Report Card: No Gains In NC Reading, Math Scores

Compared to a decade ago, students in America haven’t made any significant gains in reading and math scores. Here's how NC fared.

Student Loan Default Rate For North Carolina Revealed

Outstanding student loan debt in the U.S. is at an all-time high of $1.6 trillion. Here’s the default rate in our state.

US News: These NC Universities Are Among The Best In The World

New rankings from U.S. News & World Report evaluate the top universities in the world based on academic research and reputation.

Car Trying To Pass Traffic Hits School Bus, Flips: Report

One student was on the bus at the time of the accident Monday morning, according to a report.

Charlotte Schools With The Best Teachers For 2020: Rankings

Curious which Charlotte area schools have the best teachers? Here’s a ranking that has the answers.

Blue Ribbon Schools: These Two In North Carolina Make The List

A total of 362 schools in the U.S. earned the coveted title for 2019, including two from North Carolina.

North Carolina Lags Other States When It Comes To Teachers: Study

A new report ranked all 50 states based on quality of career for teachers. See where North Carolina finished.

Charlotte Teachers Win Free Meals For Entire School Year

English teachers Laura and Alex Hayner won free meal prep delivery service for the entire school year from Sun Basket

Charlotte Seniors Named National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalists

Semi-finalists for the scholarship were announced earlier this week, including 83 from Charlotte.

Charlotte Schools Kick Off New Year With 73 Teacher Vacancies

Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools are short 73 teachers and 39 bus drivers, the school district said.

100 Best Public Elementary Schools In North Carolina For 2020

A popular website ranked the best public elementary schools in North Carolina. Here’s a list of schools that made the cut.

NC Teachers Spend This Much Of Their Own Money On Supplies

Inflation adjusted data for 2018 shows how much money North Carolina educators are spending and not being reimbursed for.

NC’s Incoming College Freshmen Unsure About Student Loans

A new report found high school seniors in NC are above the national average in the amount of student loan debt they expect to accumulate.

Forbes: 19 North Carolina Schools Make Top Colleges List

Annual rankings from Forbes Magazine name the top U.S. colleges in 2019. Here’s which NC schools made the list.

High School Football: Schedules, Scores In Charlotte

Find out which Charlotte area high school teams are playing this week and check back to see how they scored.

Here’s The Law In NC About Passing Stopped School Buses

2018 stands as a deadly reminder of the importance of obeying school bus stop-arm laws in North Carolina.

Money Magazine Ranks 5 NC Colleges On ‘Best Value’ List

Five North Carolina schools made the top 100 in Money Magazine’s Best Colleges in 2019. Here’s how they ranked.

13 North Carolina Schools On Princeton Review’s ‘Best 385’ List

The new list for 2020 was released in August and includes 13 schools in North Carolina.

Earnest Winston Named Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Superintendent

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education voted unanimously to name Earnest Winston as Superintendent of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

School Board Unanimously Affirms New CMS Superintendent

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education has unanimously confirmed Earnest Winston as Superintendent of CMS schools.

Here’s How Much Student Loan Debt Drags Down Charlotte

Student loan debt has gained national attention from news outlets and politicians. See how it affects Charlotte.

North Carolina's 7 Highest-Paid Public College Officials

The top executives at public colleges in North Carolina had salaries well below those of some head coaches, 2018 compensation data shows.

Charlotte School Superintendent Suspended With Pay

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Clayton Wilcox was suspended with pay Monday.

Target Offering Charlotte Teachers Discount For Class Supplies

Target’s discount for teachers promotion is valid in stores and online from July 13-20. Here’s how teachers can sign up for the savings.

CMS’ Class of 2019 Scholarship Haul Totals $147 Million

Graduating students at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools brought in $147.7 million in scholarships. Here’s the breakdown.

North Carolina Kids Trail Nation In Reading, Math Proficiency

The Annie E. Casey Foundation has released its annual “Kids Count Data Book.” Here’s what they found for North Carolina.

These High Schools Top-Ranked In Charlotte Metro: US News

Here’s a new list of area high schools ranked among the top 100 high schools in the Charlotte metro, according to US News.

College Enrollment Falls In North Carolina; Elsewhere In US

New enrollment data shows that fewer students enrolled in college in the Spring. Here’s what the data says about North Carolina.

Four Charlotte Area Students Named National Merit Scholars

Four Charlotte area students were named in the third round of selection for National Merit Scholarships, CMS said.

Here’s How Charlotte Ranks For Student Homelessness

A new report sheds light on the number of students who experience homelessness. Here’s what it said for Charlotte.

See How High Rents Are Near Top NC State Universities

A new analysis from RentCafe shows where students living off-campus end up paying the most money. Here's how much in North Carolina.

Download 2019-2020 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Calendar Here

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools system has its 2019-2020 school calendar up. Here’s when school starts again in the fall.

Scripps National Spelling Bee: Charlotte Metro Kids Competing

The 92nd annual Scripps National Spelling Bee is nearly here. Here are the whiz-kids from the Charlotte metro area who are competing.

How North Carolina’s Education Spending Ranks Nationwide

The U.S. Census Bureau this week released its education spending per student. See how much North Carolina spends on each student.

Memorial Day 2019: Here’s The Worst Time To Get Out Of Charlotte

The three-day Memorial Day weekend will be a busy one on the nation’s highways. Here’s the worst time to get out of the Charlotte metro.

Memorial Day 2019 Weather: What To Expect In Charlotte

Whether you’re staying close to Charlotte or heading out for the Memorial Day weekend, here’s what to expect in terms of weather.

10 Charlotte Students Chosen For 2019 National Merit Scholarships

The 2019 National Merit $2500 Scholarship winners were announced this week. Here are the Charlotte winners.

Teacher Appreciation Week 2019: Deals In North Carolina

Some restaurants and businesses are offering deals for Teacher Appreciation Day on Tuesday, May 7 or all week.

North Carolina Teachers Make Less Than National Average: Study

A new report shows teacher salaries, adjusted for inflation, decreased nationwide over the last 10 years. See how North Carolina fared.

Here’s How North Carolina Ranks In Teacher Pay

A new report shows teacher salaries, when adjusted for inflation, have actually decreased nationwide over the last 10 years.