community
Mecklenburg Names Sept. 25 Dolly Parton Day
The date comes from "9 to 5," and commissioners passed it unanimously by saying "nine to five" when the vote came.
Jack Beckett·Sep 16, 2026
Topic
Literacy
Reading, early literacy and book programs for children and adults in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County.
education
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.
Jack Beckett·Jun 24, 2026
education
CMS K-2 Literacy Hits Four-Year High; 4,858 Short of Goal
Sixty-three percent of K-2 students across Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools are at or above benchmark on the DIBELS early literacy assessment, the highest mid-year mark since the district adopted the…
Jack Beckett·Apr 15, 2026
education
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.
Jack Beckett·Jan 28, 2026