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Budget Cuts Threaten Staffing at Asheville City SchoolsBudget Cuts Threaten Staffing at Asheville City Schools

Budget Cuts Threaten Staffing at Asheville City Schools

News Summary Asheville City Schools faces potential staffing reductions due to the proposed Buncombe County budget for 2025-26, which includes…

2 weeks ago
Ongoing Legal Battle Leaves NC Students Without Education FundingOngoing Legal Battle Leaves NC Students Without Education Funding

Ongoing Legal Battle Leaves NC Students Without Education Funding

News Summary The Leandro case continues to affect 1.5 million public school students in North Carolina, with unresolved issues on…

2 weeks ago
Asheville City Schools Face Budget Cuts and Potential LayoffsAsheville City Schools Face Budget Cuts and Potential Layoffs

Asheville City Schools Face Budget Cuts and Potential Layoffs

News Summary Asheville City Schools are confronting staff layoffs due to proposed budget cuts discussed in the Buncombe County budget.…

2 weeks ago
North Carolina Students Face End-Of-Grade Testing Amidst RecoveryNorth Carolina Students Face End-Of-Grade Testing Amidst Recovery

North Carolina Students Face End-Of-Grade Testing Amidst Recovery

News Summary Students across North Carolina are participating in End-Of-Grade (EOG) testing this May, crucial for measuring academic performance. The…

2 weeks ago
Asheville Eighth-Graders Propose Revitalization Plans for River Arts DistrictAsheville Eighth-Graders Propose Revitalization Plans for River Arts District

Asheville Eighth-Graders Propose Revitalization Plans for River Arts District

News Summary Eighth-graders from Carolina Day School have presented innovative plans to revitalize Asheville's River Arts District as part of…

2 weeks ago
Asheville City Schools Empower Teachers in AdministrationAsheville City Schools Empower Teachers in Administration

Asheville City Schools Empower Teachers in Administration

News Summary Asheville City Schools has introduced an innovative policy, 'Meet, Confer, and Collaborate,' making it the first district in…

2 weeks ago
Asheville City Schools Empower Teachers in Decision-MakingAsheville City Schools Empower Teachers in Decision-Making

Asheville City Schools Empower Teachers in Decision-Making

News Summary Asheville City Schools has become the first district in North Carolina to involve teachers directly in decision-making processes…

2 weeks ago
Asheville City Schools Faces Budget Crisis Ahead of New Fiscal YearAsheville City Schools Faces Budget Crisis Ahead of New Fiscal Year

Asheville City Schools Faces Budget Crisis Ahead of New Fiscal Year

News Summary Asheville City Schools is anticipating potential budget cuts as discussions around Buncombe County's fiscal budget unfold. With a…

2 weeks ago
Local Sheriff’s Lieutenant Graduates with Criminal Justice DegreeLocal Sheriff’s Lieutenant Graduates with Criminal Justice Degree

Local Sheriff’s Lieutenant Graduates with Criminal Justice Degree

News Summary James Dodson, a lieutenant with the Transylvania County Sheriff's Office, has graduated with a bachelor's degree in criminal…

3 weeks ago
Asheville City Schools Face Budget Cuts Amid Funding ShortfallAsheville City Schools Face Budget Cuts Amid Funding Shortfall

Asheville City Schools Face Budget Cuts Amid Funding Shortfall

News Summary Asheville City Schools are bracing for significant budget cuts due to a proposed reduction in funding from Buncombe…

3 weeks ago