Feb. 9, 2016 They came with laptops and paper copies and sought participation in the current CMS survey on student assignment. But their time was spent fielding questions about student discipline and effective education. LaTarzja Henry and Akeshia Craven-Howell fielded questions after making ... Continue Reading →
Be heard on CMS student assignment: Take online survey
Jan. 29, 2016 CMS has placed its online survey on its website to assess public attitudes about student asssignment issues. Ann Doss Helms at the Charlotte Observer offered a Q&A about the survey here. The survey was initially scheduled to be taken down Feb. 22. ... Continue Reading →
OneMeck pursues schools that work for all children
Jan. 19, 2016 OneMeck with public last August with its effort to shape the community conversation over CMS schools during this time when student assignment is back on the table. The first video is of their presentation. That presentation followed one by Mecklenburg's Public Defender, Kevin ... Continue Reading →
‘Diversity, Multiculturalism, Equity, and Inclusion: Defining Moments’
Dec. 1, 2015 Dr. Deborah Walker praised the Forum's "operating agreements, and made lots of other suggestions on how individuals and groups can share differing perspectives without shutting down the conversation. In the presentation below, Walker noted that many of her suggestions work ... Continue Reading →
Brenda Robinson, a ‘first’, launches effort to give back
Nov. 24, 2015 Brenda Robinson addressed the Forum today with some of her personal story as the first African-American female Navy pilot, and some of her work since through a company creating aviation camps for young people. More on the campus is at her website. Robinson appeared at the same ... Continue Reading →
Care Ring navigator reviews health insurance deadlines
Nov. 17, 2015 Care Ring health insurance navigator Elana Congress today offered this overview of upcoming deadlines under the Affordable Care Act for signing up for health insurance. ... Continue Reading →
Carlenia Ivory makes plea for mentors at West Meck
Nov. 17, 2015 Carlenia Ivory was joined by CMS Partnership Coordinator Dr. Yolonda Holmes in this presentation about the need for mentors at West Mecklenburg High School. Persons who would like to mentor in the Adopt-A-Hawk program at West Meck should call Sherri Moore, West Meck Academy ... Continue Reading →
Offering students a wider view of the possibilties
Nov. 10, 2015 Terrell Ivory grew up in Charlotte and graduated from North Meck High and Davidson College. During one year in that span, he was a student at an institution nearly as old as the Declaration of Independence. And on Tuesday he was at the Forum explaining his work recruiting minority ... Continue Reading →
News outlets report on C.W. Williams Health Center
The week saw at least three updates on C.W. Williams Community Health Center. ----- See story at charlotteobserver.com -------- ... Continue Reading →
Queen Thompson on Lawrence Orr’s contributions to Mecklenburg
Sept. 22, 2015 Forum regular Queen Thompson announced that CMS would name its newest elementary school for Lawrence Orr, her grandfather, on Sept. 25. In the announcement below she gives some of the man's contributions to Mecklenburg County. ... Continue Reading →
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