Chart illustrates how, on a schoolwide basis, reading test scores tend to fall as the prevalence of family poverty at a school increases. At right, Read Charlotte's Munro Richardson. Dec. 4, 2018 If only, with a tip of his right finger, Munro Richardson could lift the right end of the line up, up ... Continue Reading →
Pusuing a dream of a museum focused on African-Americans
Nov. 27, 2018 There were several engaging conversations at the Open Forum this morning. One was about nurturing entrepreneurship. Another was about reviving the understanding of the power of song. But the highlight was watching Winston Robinson bring to a public audience his notion that the city ... Continue Reading →
How to build daily lives that nurture all children
Nov. 13, 2018 In most discussions like this morning's, people speak out of their silos and talk past one another. Today, there was some engagement across silos. Perhaps some more communication will occur in the future. Dr. Betty Howell Gray advises groups on how schools can improve children's ... Continue Reading →
Unofficial results from the Nov. 6 election
2:13 a.m., Nov. 7, 2018 Unofficial returns from Mecklenburg County. In statewide races, leader in Mecklenburg voting may not have won. Parties: D=Democratic; R=Republican; C=Constitutional; L=Libertarian. ... Continue Reading →
3 Soil & Water Supervisor candidates
Oct. 30, 2018 Three of the six candidates on the Nov. 6 ballot for election to the Mecklenburg Soil & Water Conservation Board discussed the board, its powers and its work in the community. In the video below, the presentations begin at minute 11:30. The Q&A begins at minute 18:26. ... Continue Reading →
Judge candidates with opposition on the November ballot
Oct. 9, 2018 A number of the judge candidates on the November ballot who face opposition for a seat gathered today at the Forum to discuss issues their education and experience. The questions explored lots of other issues, and of course the candidates answered carefully! In the video below, the ... Continue Reading →
Election 2018: Susan Rodriguez McDowell
Page initiated Oct. 2, 2018 Susan Rodriguez McDowell is a candidate for the District 6 seat on Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners. Below are video or audio files of statements made by the candidate or surrogates at the Forum during the 2018 election cycle. To start a video, click on ... Continue Reading →
Election 2018: Barbara Bleiweis
Page initiated Oct. 2, 2018 Barbara Bleiweis is a candidate for a seat on the Board of Supervisors of the Mecklenburg Soil and Water Conservation District. Below are video or audio files of statements made by the candidate or surrogates at the Forum during the 2018 election cycle. To start a ... Continue Reading →
Family Justice Center to focus on victims’ needs, erase the silos
Oct. 2, 2018 Victims of domestic violence need protection, and comfort, but also a lot of help navigating a complicated legal system. That simple notion is behind the proposed CharMeck Family Justice Center. The first year of research and planning is now done, and four people at the Forum Tuesday ... Continue Reading →
Koontz holds his own national holiday … for a good cause
Oct. 2, 2018 Not everything at the Forum is serious and somber. Take, for example, Ken Koontz' self-declared national holiday. He turned his birthday celebration into a fundraiser for a scholarship fund (yes, carrying his name) at Johnson C. Smith University. To start the videos, click on ... Continue Reading →
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