Fayetteville Technical Community College on Wednesday marked the completion of a new center to train emergency responders across Cumberland County and eastern North Carolina.
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.
Cumberland County Schools Down More Than 1,200 Students, Putting Millions In State Funding At Risk
Cumberland County Schools is down more than 1,200 students this school year, a decline district leaders say could cost the system millions in future state funding and lead to fewer teaching positions.
Fayetteville Technical Community College’s Revamped Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Systems License Prep Course Helps Transitioning Service Members Take Flight
A revamped, industry-aligned program expands training hours, adds new partners, and prepares service members transitioning to civilian work for FAA certification.
Construction Begins on $12 Million Water Project for Two Elementary Schools
The state-funded upgrade aims to improve access to safe drinking water at Gray’s Creek and Alderman Road elementary schools.
Outdoor Classroom Expands Learning at Mac Williams Middle School
View This Email In Your Browser Good morning. Students at Mac Williams Middle School are spending more time outdoors this school year, thanks to a new open-air classroom that is already being incorporated into daily instruction across multiple grade levels. The outdoor classroom opened in September through a partnership with Chemours Fayetteville Works and was designed to […]
‘More Than Just A Space’: Outdoor Classroom Expands Learning At Mac Williams Middle School
Students are spending more time outdoors this school year, thanks to a new open-air classroom.
How Cumberland County Schools Prepare for Winter
Now that colder weather has arrived , leaders of Cumberland County Schools say the district is prepared for freezing temperatures, snow, and hazardous road conditions.
‘Have Fun Getting In Their Feelings’: ABC For Teens Expands Social-Emotional Learning In Fayetteville
When Desheka Williams asked a student what “alone” feels like, the young girl didn’t answer with words. Instead, she drew herself sitting at the far end of a cafeteria table—separated from the rest of her classmates.
Douglas Byrd Educator Shares Classroom Lessons From 2,500-Mile Climate Fellowship
A high school teacher reflects on exploring climate, energy, and systems thinking—and how these lessons shape student learning back home.
‘This Place Built Us’: Cumberland County Schools’ Consolidation Talks Spark Concern
Cumberland County Schools began considering school consolidation earlier this year as part of a broader effort to address aging buildings, uneven enrollment, and rising operational costs across the district.

