Kimberly Vaught

CMS Board Won't Rubber-Stamp i-Ready, Cuts It to One Year

Charlotte-Mecklenburg's school board declined to renew i-Ready on the terms its staff requested, rejecting a multi-year, sole-source contract for a single year with conditions attached. The 7-2 vote followed sustained objections over screen time, student-data privacy, and the strength of the evidence. Staff must return in August with data, security provisions, and limits on how the vendor uses student data.

CMS Eliminates Pre-K Coaching Staff, Folds It Into K-2 Team

CMS Board Names Leaders, Reviews Literacy, 2027–28 Calendar

CMS leaders outlined 3–5 reading progress targets, named new school leaders, and launched a community survey for two 2027–28 calendar options after a virtual Board meeting.