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CMS Community Engagement Forums Click Here to hear the conference call MeckEd hosted on June 17th with speakers Kathy Ridge and Eric Davis. Click Here to access the CMS website with logistical information for the meetings and materials. School Leaders Workshop May 17th Materials Click Here for John Dornan's presentation Click Here for Dr. Peter Gorman's presentation Click Here for Eric Davis's presentation
Click Here to listen to WFAE 90.7 Charlotte Talks "CMS Budget: A Different Perspective" Guests: Kathy Ridge - Executive Director of MeckEd Ann Doss Helms - Reporter covering education for The Charlotte Observer. Principal For A Day Video Click Here to see the video on our Facebook Fan Page from our Principal For A Day Program launched March 25th and 26th. What a great experience! No Facebook? Click Here to see the video on YouTube. ResourcesThe U.S. Department of Education provides a guided workbook on how to select the best school for your child. On page 25 of this guide is the 10 things parents should look for in a school they are considering... click here to "Guide to Choosing a School for your Child" MeckEd 2009 Annual Impact Report Mission Mecklenburg Citizens for Public Education is a nonprofit organization that mobilizes leadership, rallies resources, and engages the community so that all Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools students achieve significant and measureable academic success.
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Relevant Local Education News Short notice for input on CMS reform? No, long past due Kathy Ridge - Op Ed - The Charlotte Observer - 06/18/10 Everyone I've talked to about the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board's plan to hold community forums this summer has said, "What are they thinking? It's summer! If they really wanted our opinions they would have given us more notice." An Observer editorial cartoon chimed in, making fun of Superintendent Peter Gorman's dismissal notice to teachers only to twist the message to mean dismissing the value of public comments. More>> CMS must start with right questions Steve Johnston - The Charlotte Observer - 06-18-10 School board members have launched a "comprehensive review" of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. The project will no doubt identify the requisite budget cuts. But for the community, it will be either a hollow exercise or a disaster. More>> Graduating could get easier in NC Rebecca Clark - Fox Charlotte - 06/17/10 Graduating could get easier for kids in North Carolina. The State legislature has decided to do away with graduation projects. CMS requires the project to graduate, which consists in part of a long paper, extensive research, and an oral presentation before a review board. Click Here to see video and full story Noteworthy National NewsRace to Sanity Opinion - The New York Times - 06/03/10 Sometimes it seems as if were doomed to fight a new culture war between orthodox liberals who have lavish faith in the power of government and orthodox conservatives who have almost no faith at all. More>> Join Our BlogWe have a discussion board where you can join us in giving your thoughts on the latest topics and news stories. More>> Public School Progress Update
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