Cumberland Schools Approves $200,000 System to Curb Chronic Absenteeism
SchoolStatus Attend, which reports an average reduction of 36% in chronic absenteeism after two years, will help the school district address a nagging problem.
Cumberland Commissioner Candidates Talk Data Centers, Taxes, Clean Water
Four candidates took part in a Greater Fayetteville Chamber forum, discussing forever chemicals, school funding, collaboration and more.
School Board Candidates Debate Closures, Spending, and Student Opportunities
Fourteen candidates participated in a Greater Fayetteville Chamber forum, discussing school facilities, teacher retention, choice programs, and district finances.
Cumberland County School Board Rejects Renaming Operations Center
The Board of Education voted 5-3 against naming the former Fasco building for longtime educator Tim Kinlaw after questions about the proposal’s timing and origins.
Inside Cumberland County Schools’ $300 Million Repair Plan
Cumberland County Schools’ seven-year repair plan outlines approximately $301 million in school facilities needs, with heating and cooling systems, roofs, and electrical work accounting for the largest shares of the list.
2 Adults Arrested After Boarding Cumberland County School Buses
On September 16, at about 3:15 p.m., Cumberland County school bus driver Sondra McMillion was behind the wheel of Bus 534 on Geese Court in Hope Mills when authorities said 31-year-old Dezarae Thomas stepped aboard.
Cumberland County Schools Tells Employees to Turn Off Smart Glasses
Cumberland County Schools employees must power off smart glasses on the job under a new policy adopted after parents raised concerns about teachers wearing the recording-capable devices in classrooms.
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Cumberland School Board Delays Proposed $1 Sale of Land at Jack Britt High
The Cumberland County Board of Education delayed a proposed $1 sale of 5.18 acres near Jack Britt High School to the county after board members raised concerns about traffic, student safety, and how the property is used.
‘We Want the Best’: 10 Firms Compete to Build New E.E. Smith High School
Ten firms want to build a new E.E. Smith High School, the Cumberland County school district’s top construction project with a price tag that could reach $150 million.
School Board Expands Choice Program, Rejects Moving Spanish Immersion
The Cumberland County Board of Education approved a series of changes to its school choice program Thursday, though a proposal to move a Spanish immersion program failed.
Cumberland Schools Spending $28.8 Million on Deferred Maintenance Needs
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.
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.
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