Inform. Educate. Engage
The goal of MeckEd’s programs and strategic initiatives is to make public education a top priority within our community. MeckEd recognizes community engagement is essential to a public education system that graduates academically successful students who are college-and career-ready. We serve as a connector to unite civic and community organizations, community leaders, local businesses and funders around a shared vision for our public schools.
Programs and Strategic Initiatives
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As part of our role of informing and educating the community about the issues facing local public education, MeckEd educates the community on the CMS budget process each year through presentations, explanatory materials and our website. We also advocate for adequate funding for CMS schools so all children can achieve significant academic success. - Watch our budget presentation | View CMS Budget Materials | Watch CMS 2012-13 Budget Video MeckEd profiles the candidates running for the school board and shares that information, as well as relevant news, with the community so - Watch the debate video MeckEd held a reception to recognize 40 CMS teachers who are making positive strides in the classroom as part of the first annual MeckEd Teachers of Excellence. The teachers, who were nominated by their principals, were honored by the community for mastering instructional best practices and being leaders in their school communities. Stay tuned for more upcoming programs in 2012! |
Interactive Data Maps of CMS In partnership with the UNCC Urban Institute, we have compiled graduation rates, student proficiency, per pupil expenditures, teacher turnover rates, attendance rates and student-teacher ratios for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. The interactive maps allow you to view 2009-10 and 2010-11 data for individual schools within CMS. - View the interactive maps
- Read past e-Newsletters The MeckEd Menu of Options lists several volunteer opportunities that will allow you to become more engaged with students in CMS and the community. We have highlighted 13 local organizations. Take a look.
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Principal for a Day
On March 26, 2010, MeckEd and CMS placed 28 business and civic leaders into public schools for the day to learn about the many rewards and challenges of a school principal. Video about the event
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Public Education Leaders Workshops MeckEd has offered a series of targeted workshops for community leaders interested in serving in elected office, on School Leadership Teams, or as effective citizen leaders and advocates for our public schools. Workshop topics ranged from Understanding School Finance and Performance Indicators for students, teachers and CMS to Understanding Public Education Policy and Advocacy. |
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CMS History Tours
MeckEd, along with the Levine Museum of the New South, held several CMS History Tours, that included historical and demographic presentations, as well as a bus tour of current and historical school neighborhoods, to explore the historical context behind the issues facing public education within CMS. |
