Chapel Hill Schools

Education Roundup

Dave DeWitt and Frank Stasio — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:38:00 +0000

The Wake County school board has a new chairman and another new student assignment plan; Chapel Hill is embroiled in its own fight over reassignment; and the legislature and the State school board are tussling over virtual charter schools. Host Frank Stasio talks with WUNC Education Reporter Dave DeWitt about these and other education topics.

Chapel Hill Schools May Cut Chinese Program

Dave DeWitt — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 14:15:00 +0000

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro school system is considering eliminating one of its most iconic academic programs. A report commissioned by the district recommends eliminating the Chinese dual-language emersion program.

Full Schools May Block Building Permits in Chapel Hill-Carrboro

Jessica Jones — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 21:46:00 +0000

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro school district has warned county commissioners and mayors that school growth could put building permits on hold.

A local ordinance in Chapel Hill-Carrboro prevents home builders from receiving permits if schools are overcrowded. Right now schools in the district are at full capacity. When they reach 105 percent, the ordinance takes effect, says Todd LoFrese, an assistant superintendent with the district.