School Board Accelerates Construction Schedule for New E.E. Smith High
The Cumberland County Board of Education voted Thursday to reject the district’s proposed consolidation and construction timeline before approving a revised version that moves up construction of a new E.E. Smith High School by two years.
N.C. Supreme Court Reverses 2022 Ruling on Leandro School Funding Plan
Leandro v. North Carolina began in 1994, when five low-wealth counties sued the state over what they contended was inadequate funding.
School District’s $671 Million Budget Proposal Clears First Hurdle
A Cumberland County Board of Education committee approved the superintendent’s budget proposal, advancing a plan shaped by a growing deficit and the potential for layoffs if schools are not closed.
Cumberland School Board Grapples with Building New E.E. Smith, Campus Closures
Board members question why three elementary schools are being built before a new high school, and whether school closings are unfairly impacting Black students.
Fayetteville, Cumberland County Ask State Lawmakers for $126 Million
Will lawmakers bring home the bacon for schools, county-wide water, an aquatic center, the Cape Fear River Trail, and other needs and amenities?
‘It’s Bigger than Just Buildings’: Chancellor Reflects on 5 Years Leading Fayetteville State
Chancellor Darrell T. Allison said FSU’s growth has focused on expanding access, strengthening military partnerships, and increasing its role in Fayetteville.
How One N.C. Charter School On the Brink of Failure Made a Massive Comeback
The Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy was at risk of closure. Now the state board that oversees charters hails the school as a success.
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Lawmakers Question Cumberland School Leaders About Closings, Funding
State lawmakers and local elected officials questioned Cumberland County Board of Education members and district leaders about consolidation plans, funding gaps, and teacher retention on Friday at Douglas Byrd High School.
Are Cumberland County Schools at Risk of a Measles Outbreak?
State modeling shows many elementary schools in Cumberland County fall below the level of vaccination coverage for measles, mumps, and rubella needed for preventing outbreaks.
Kirk deViere Unveils Ambitious Vision 2030 Plan for Cumberland County
New children’s museum, new aquatic center, and expanding water service among goals from Board of Commissioners chair during State of the County Address.
Zoom-Zoom: Test Drive Event Delivers $5,150 for Terry Sanford High Athletics
An event at Terry Sanford High School raised $5,150 for the school’s athletics program, helping provide additional support for equipment, training opportunities, and other athletic needs.
Cumberland County School Board Backtracks on Consolidating Campuses
The Cumberland County Board of Education rescinded several student reassignment and facility decisions it approved on February 9, reversing course after weeks of criticism.
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