Cumberland County Schools is chipping away at more than $300 million in deferred maintenance needs, with $28.8 million in projects underway or already completed.
Dasia Williams
Dasia Williams is CityView's K-12 education reporter. Before joining CityView, she worked as a digital content producer at the Chattanooga Times Free Press and also wrote for Open Campus Media and The Charlotte Observer.
Posted inK-12 Education
What Are the Top-Ranked High Schools in Cumberland County?
Massey Hill Classical High School ranked highest among Cumberland County’s public high schools, according to U.S. News.
Posted inElections
Why Robyn Chadwick Is Running for Cumberland County Board of Education
The longtime educator and former Spring Lake commissioner discusses chronic absenteeism, low-performing schools, consolidation, and teacher support.
Posted inK-12 Education
Cumberland County Considers Sweeping Changes to School Choice Program
School district wants to end Spanish immersion at E.E. Miller and close a Montessori program, while launching new health sciences, technology, and hospitality ones.
Posted inK-12 Education
Bus Mechanic Quits, Prompting Scrutiny of School Transportation Department
The public resignation prompted former employees to speak out about working conditions, leadership, and morale. Cumberland County Schools hired a law firm to investigate.
Posted inHigher Education
Fayetteville State Lands $10M Award to Build Defense-Focused AI Program
FSU plans to use the five-year award to expand artificial intelligence research, develop a new doctoral program, and strengthen defense research near Fort Bragg.
Posted inK-12 Education
Cumberland County Schools Considers Ending Minority Contracting Goals
The Cumberland County Board of Education has taken the first step toward eliminating formal contracting goals for businesses owned by women, minorities, and disabled people after state lawmakers dismantled the framework supporting those requirements.
Posted inK-12 Education
Cumberland Students Will Be Allowed to Leave School for Religious Instruction
The Cumberland County Board of Education unanimously advanced a policy Tuesday that allows students to leave school one hour per week for religious instruction.
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How 4 Cumberland County Schools Improved Test Scores
Four principals explain how data-driven instruction, intervention blocks, tutoring, and student engagement helped their schools improve on state accountability results.
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Cumberland Schools Names 2027 Teachers, Principals of the Year
4 Cumberland County Schools educators receive the district’s top teaching and school leadership honors at the Premier Professionals Gala.
