7 Fewer Low-Performing Schools in Cumberland County As Test Scores Rise
Cumberland County Schools improves proficiency in every tested subject, number of low-performing schools falls from 27 to 20 in new state accountability ratings.
First Day of School Marks New Era for 3 Cumberland Campuses
W.T. Brown, E.E. Smith, and Pauline Jones began the school year navigating consolidation, relocation, and plans for a new campus.
$12 Million Project Brings Safe Drinking Water to 2 Elementary Schools
The project connects Gray’s Creek, Alderman Road elementary schools to Fayetteville’s water system after school wells were contaminated with forever chemicals.
Cumberland Schools Approves $4.47 Million for Cops, Crossing Guards, Security
The district will continue using sheriff’s deputies, police officers, traffic control officers, and unarmed guards at schools during the 2026-27 school year.
Fayetteville Woman Wants Teachers To Help State’s Foster Care Crisis
After one educator changed the course of her life, Shannon Battle wants teachers to consider a different calling—becoming respite caregivers for children in foster care.
Cumberland Schools Approves $3.7M for Bus Fuel, Repairs, Radio Service
School district faces rising costs to run and maintain school bus fleet as it weighs the costs and future of diesel, propane, and electric school buses.
Back-to-School: Everything Cumberland Families Should Know Before the First Bell
From updated cellphone rules to new school leaders and attendance expectations, here’s what parents should know before the 2026-27 school year begins.
More Cumberland County Schools Coverage
Cumberland Schools Approves $1.88 Million for Special Education Services
The funding pays for iPads, interpreters, and student evaluations as the district continues to face staffing shortages in Exceptional Children’s Services.
Eric Bracy’s North Star
After navigating school closures, budget pressures, and a new strategic plan, the superintendent discusses his first year leading Cumberland County Schools.
Cumberland Schools Seeks $958K in Lottery Funds for 6 Repair Projects
The money pays for projects at Cumberland Mills and Ferguson-Easley elementaries, Douglas Byrd Middle, and Jack Britt, Pauline Jones and Terry Sanford high schools.
Column: CityView’s August Magazine Gets You Back-to-School Ready
The new issue includes an interview with Superintendent Eric Bracy, a back-to-school guide, and columnists on classroom nostalgia, teachers, parenting, and books.
Beyond the Bootcamp
Months after Fayetteville State University partnered with Cumberland County Schools to launch the AI Literacy Bootcamp for educators, the collaboration is earning recognition well beyond the district.
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