Military and state leaders gathered at Fayetteville Technical Community College to confront an issue many families said continues to disrupt careers, education, and military readiness: access to reliable, affordable childcare.
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‘Enough Is Enough’: Fayetteville Students Rally Against ICE at City Hall Protest
About 50 Fayetteville college students walked out of classrooms and gathered outside City Hall on Friday as part of a nationwide protest against ICE.
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Declining Enrollment Feeds $5M Deficit for Cumberland County Schools
Cumberland County Schools is facing a recurring budget gap of about $5 million, largely because it is operating more school buildings than it needs for a shrinking student population.
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Cumberland County Schools to Share $1 Million for Campus Improvements
The Cumberland County Board of Education approved more than $1.29 million in budget changes on Thursday morning, including allocating $1 million for school capital projects.
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Cumberland Schools Spends $4M on Gifted Program, Receives $3M from State
Cumberland County Schools serves nearly three times more gifted students than the state will fund, forcing the district to cover about a $1 million funding shortfall using local dollars, district officials said Thursday.
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Cumberland County School District Outlines Consolidation Plan
Cumberland County Schools officials on Friday outlined a consolidation proposal that could affect eight schools and generate about $31 million in long-term maintenance savings.
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Cumberland Schools Approves $1.3 Million Boost to Special Education Funding
The Cumberland County Board of Education approved a $1.3 million increase in funding for exceptional children’s services to address staffing shortages and growing service demands.
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How Cumberland County Schools Handles High-Profile Visitors
A stop in Fayetteville by U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon prompted questions from parents about how Cumberland County Schools plans, communicates, and secures visits from high-profile officials.
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N.C. Schools That Rely on International Teachers Brace for Visa Changes
The federal government approved more H-1B visas for K-12 education for North Carolina in 2025 than any other state except Texas.
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Cumberland County Schools Distributes 530 Meal Boxes During Winter Break
As Cumberland County Schools students headed into winter break, the district’s Child Nutrition Services team worked to ensure families had access to food while schools were closed.