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CMS Board of Education Meeting Recap: New Principals Named, Literacy Data Reviewed, 2027–28 Calendar Options Released

Jack Beckett4 hours ago4 hours ago012 mins

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.

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CMS Candidate Forum: Districts 1–6 discuss gains, funding, communications and policy at WFAE event

Jack Beckett3 months ago3 months ago011 mins

WFAE and the League of Women Voters hosted a CMS board forum. Candidates for Districts 1–6 outlined views on achievement, funding, communications, immigration policy, teacher retention, and district needs.

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Early Voting in Mecklenburg: Sites, ID Rules, Transit Tax, and Races to Watch

Jack Beckett3 months ago3 months ago012 mins

Early voting is open in Mecklenburg. What is on the ballot, how same-day registration works, what the transit tax funds, and how NC secures your vote, plus links to our 2025 race guides.

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This Week in Charlotte Politics (Sept 29–Oct 5): BOA, ADA Training, JCPC, BOCC, CRTPO, Ballots Begin

Jack Beckett4 months ago4 months ago07 mins

Your week in Charlotte civics: BOA variances, ADA training, JCPC, BOCC intergov, CRTPO, ballots begin mailing, a civic summit, and a school board forum. Show up, speak up, vote smart.

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