Nov. 27, 2012 The video below is a collection of clips from comments at this morning's Forum dealing with the general subject of "today's student." At the end of the video, students are invited to respond by forwarding comments in words or video. None were received. ... Continue Reading →
The Gantt Center: An update
Nov. 20, 2012 They came for a five-minute announcement, and stayed for the full Forum to answer questions. They came with a message. They took many back with them. The Forum heard today from two employees of the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Culture + Arts: Director of Advancement ... Continue Reading →
Education pioneer Kat Crosby dies
Text Cashe for use if the following link is not available http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/11/19/3677398/charlotte-mecklenburg-education.html Charlotte-Mecklenburg education pioneer Kat Crosby dies CMS teacher, administrator was leader in desegregation fight and healing ... Continue Reading →
Post-election comment: N.C. Rep. Martha Alexander
Nov. 20, 2012 N.C. Rep. Martha Alexander, who lost her bid for an 11th term in the N.C. House this month, thanked Forum participants for their support over the years. ... Continue Reading →
Cogdell: ‘We have a polarizing state of our nation’
Nov. 13, 2012 Harold Cogdell, outgoing chair of the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners, addressed the Forum this morning about the need to give priority to bringing the nation together. ... Continue Reading →
N.C. Sen.-elect Joel Ford’s post-election comments
Nov. 13, 2012 N.C. Sen.-elect Joel Ford's comments to the Tuesday Morning Breakfast Forum today. ... Continue Reading →
Mayfield: ‘We need to hear from the community’
Nov. 13, 2012 Charlotte City Council District 3 representative LaWana Mayfield appealed to residents at the Tuesday Morning Breakfast Forum today to speak up on the issues. ... Continue Reading →
L.I.F.T. may limit use of year-round calendar
Nov. 13, 2012 During an update on Charlotte-Mecklenburg's Project L.I.F.T. program this morning at the Forum, Project L.I.F.T. community coordinator Brandi Williams said the group could decide to implement a longer, nearly year-round calendar at some Project L.I.F.T. schools but not at all of ... Continue Reading →
Election results 2012
Last updated 11:45 p.m., Nov. 6, 2012 ... Continue Reading →
What it will take to end bullying
By Kenneth A. Simmons, M.Ed. Oct. 27, 2012 One of the most horrific behaviors or set of experiences being presented on stage throughout America is bullying. Many experts agree that bullying may take on many different forms; however, bullying can generally be defined as deliberate and hurtful ... Continue Reading →