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Breakdowns of the federal Driving Forward Act's impact on school bus driver training, new student transportation topics being covered by the National Congress on School Transportation writing committee, and doing what's best for the children. Monique Jackson, area manager for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in North Carolina, discusses her passion for education access, her children's book “Gus, the Talking Safety Bus,” and teaching students school bus safety. Read more about safety. Episode sponsors: Transfinder, School Radio.

Tune in here to this ​Friday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking, Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about illegal street racing in Gastonia and a tragic crash that led to a second-degree murder charge. Brett highlights the dangers of these events, which recently resulted in serious injuries and fatalities. Brett then shifts gears to discuss a new trend—THC-infused drinks—gaining popularity among young adults in North Carolina. He explores how hemp-derived products have found a legal loophole, despite recreational cannabis being illegal in the state, and the potential health and legal concerns tied to this rising trend. Later, Jensen covers Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools being ordered to pay WBTV over $60,000 for improperly withholding public records about sexual assaults. Brett strongly criticizes CMS leadership and calls for accountability. Jensen then highlights a compelling interview by Vince Coakley with community activist Jabril Hough, who discusses the ongoing controversy surrounding a violent assault involving two high school students. Hough, advocating for the female Arab-American victim, expresses concern over how racial dynamics have shifted public support toward the perpetrator, a Black male student. He critiques the NAACP's response and emphasizes the need for justice rooted in principle rather than identity politics. Hough also questions the integrity of the initial investigation, citing a rushed report by a school resource officer and the failure to adequately engage with the victim. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow him on X @Brett_Jensen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Local News Roundup, a sigh of relief for some as Trump announces a 90-day tariff pause. The public weighs in on Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools proposed budget. A bill filed Monday seeking to ban most abortions in North Carolina will not move forward. And David Tepper wants to make Charlotte a host city for the 2031 Women's World Cup.

Vince discusses the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools proposed budget for 2025 and takes calls on the current state of education. Charlotte City Councilman Tariq Bokhari is stepping down to take a role in the Trump administration. Plus, more details coming out surrounding the Trump Administration leak. That and much more on The Vince Coakley Radio Program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in here to this ​Wednesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by talking about the uproar surrounding President Trump's Gaza plan, and members of the media losing their minds following the announcement. Brett also addresses the president saying he won't rule out sending in the military, and why it is foolish for presidents to give exact answers regarding military plans. Later, Brett talks about the local impact of President Trump's deportation plans, specifically Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, sharing a clip from WBTV covering the ongoing situation at CMS. Teachers, administrators, parents, and many more are panicked over the situation, in fear that ICE will raid CMS and deport and children who are in America illegally. With a third of CMS student being of Latino descent the Charlotte Mecklenburg School Board came out making a statement that all students will be safe at school. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow him on X @Brett_Jensen!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is presented by Create A Video – In a development that would likely be obvious to anyone with common sense, an increase in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools math scores is being attributed to a new test that screens students into advanced courses. Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/ All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow Media Bias Check: If you choose to subscribe, get 15% off here! Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.comGet exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What makes Friday Night Lights more than just a football movie? In this episode of the Better Learning Podcast, we explore how this iconic film captures the heart and soul of high school football in West Texas, delving into the emotional struggles, community pressures, and personal triumphs of the Permian Panthers. They discuss the reality of the high school sports culture portrayed in the movie and how it compares to today's context in Odessa, Texas. They discuss various categories for the movie, such as "Modern Remake", "Realistic and Unrealistic", and "The John Keating Character".  From lessons in resilience and teamwork to the cultural impact of the game, we uncover why this story continues to inspire and resonate far beyond the field. Whether you're a sports fan, an educator, or simply love a powerful narrative, this episode is one you won't want to miss!   Takeaways: The essence of a quality coach or teacher is the ability to motivate and encourage your students or athletes Having a common passion as a community is unifying It's up to adults to help create engaging opportunities for students   About Dr. Scott Muri: Dr. Muri joined the Ector County ISD family as Superintendent of Schools on July 1, 2019. Prior to that, he spent four years as the Superintendent of Schools for Spring Branch Independent School District in Houston, TX. During that time achievement gaps narrowed in all academic areas while overall student achievement rose. He fostered innovation in the system by incorporating the redesign process to transform the student learning experience. Prior to taking over at Spring Branch ISD, Dr. Muri served as the Deputy Superintendent of Academics in Fulton County Schools in Atlanta, Georgia, a large school district with 96,000 students and 100 campuses. Before joining FCS in Atlanta, Dr. Muri spent five years with Charlotte‐Mecklenburg Schools in Charlotte, North Carolina. His roles included Area Superintendent, Zone Superintendent, and Chief Information Officer overseeing research and evaluation, along with technology infrastructure and instructional technology innovation. Dr. Muri's educational experiences include serving as one of the first National Board Certified Teachers in the United States, high school principal, and administrator at Disney's Celebration School in Celebration, FL. Throughout his career, Dr. Muri has demonstrated a passion and ability for leading change, driving organizational effectiveness, and significantly improving student achievement while closing achievement gaps. With a focus on collaboration and excellence, Dr. Muri creates a positive and effective teaching and learning environment.   Education & Certifications: Educational Doctorate, Educational Leadership, Wingate University, Matthews, North Caro lina2011 Master's Degree, Public School Administration, Stetson University, Deland, Florida, 2001 National Board Certified Teacher, Early Adolescence/Generalist, The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, 1994 Master's Level Work in Public School Administration, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC Bachelor of Arts in Intermediate Education and Middle School Education, Wake Forest University, Winston‐Salem, NC, 1988   Episode 211 of the Better Learning Podcast Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com. For more information on our partners: Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) - https://www.a4le.org/ Education Leaders' Organization - https://www.ed-leaders.org/ Second Class Foundation - https://secondclassfoundation.org/ EDmarket - https://www.edmarket.org/ Catapult @ Penn GSE - https://catapult.gse.upenn.edu/ Want to be a Guest Speaker? Request on our website

Reports of a negative working environment created by Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden. Charlotte settles a lawsuit with the family of a man shot and killed by police in 2017. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools begins the second phase of its comprehensive student assignment review. And Charlotte FC's goalie gets recognized by the league.

The fallout continues following a CNN report on Mark Robinson. Donald Trump campaigns in Mint Hill. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools board votes on pupil assignment changes and Hurricane Helene hits the southeast. Those stories and more on the local news roundup.

Hello, and thank you for joining the #BlackWomenKnowSports podcast! I am your host Jaydn James, and today you will be hearing my conversation with Ericia R. Turner. Ms. Turner became the first black woman to be named executive director of Athletics for Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools in August of 2021. And not only is she an alum of the illustrious North Carolina A&T State University, but she also played for the Lady Aggies basketball team! In this episode, we discuss the role of an executive director of athletics, her North Carolina roots & coaching history, family, faith, and much more! Sit back, relax and enjoy! Feel free to share and leave a review! Contact Ericia Turner: https://ericiarturner.com/ E-mail: ericiaturner21@gmail.com Phone: (828)-228-2003 Follow #BlackWomenKnowSports on all platforms: Instagram: @BlackWomenKnowSports Twitter (X): @BWKnowSports Facebook: Black Women Know Sports Shop #BlackWomenKnowSports Apparel: black-women-know-sports.creator-spring.com/apparel Email us! - BlackWomenKnowSports@gmail.com

Charlotte, NC is an “immigrant gateway” that has one of the fastest growing immigrant communities in the country. Over 30,000 students in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools speak a language other than English at home. Immigrant students and their parents encounter all kinds of challenges at school, and immigrant youth often lag behind their peers in a variety of academic and social indicators. To talk about the challenges immigrant families face, we invited Sil Ganzó of ourBRIDGE for Kids to talk about her work in providing services for immigrant and newcomer families to Charlotte, NC. On the episode, she discusses the importance of meeting families where they are, how to truly be community-centered and culturally-responsive, and ultimately how to help immigrant youth feel welcome in a place that can feel very unfamiliar - and at times uninviting - to them. Sil also shares great examples of how ourBRIDGE uses survey and focus group data to gather insights into the immigrant family experience, and how they used empirical data to show how youth and their families enrolled in their programs were able to develop an increased sense of cultural identity and pride. We also discuss the importance of ethical storytelling, building a team for evaluation, and share exciting news about the opening of the new Charlotte is Home Center.

Four law enforcement officers were shot and killed in Charlotte's deadliest day for law enforcement. Protesters are arrested at UNC-Chapel Hill. And the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools board plans to send a slightly less expensive budget to the county.

Data shows the number of teacher vacancies statewide are going up, with enrollment in teaching programs going down. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is working to change that. The district is adding more aggressive hiring strategies that aim to boost the number of teachers joining it and enrolling in programs.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/education/charlotte-mecklenburg-schools-teacher-vacancies-4-18-2024/275-60c0dcb4-ec26-4d1a-bc7d-340c9a56d0b0Watch WCNC Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m.WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.Click here to sign up for the daily WCNC Charlotte newsletter

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools wants an additional $83 million for certain operating expenses. Plus, after some discussion, it appears unlikely the hospitality tax will be used for anything other than tourist projects. Those stories and more on the local news roundup.

More kids are becoming addicted to nicotine, with school districts like Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reporting 758 documented incidents of use of a vaping device last school year. Some students say that number may not include the many kids who vape in hideaway spots."It's 6 o'clock in the morning and when I go in the bathroom, it's like 30 people in there vaping, they're tweaking," recent grad Jayden Thomas said.Vaping is an issue state and local leaders are working to tackle, with Mecklenburg County public health leaders assessing 228 local tobacco retailers to find solutions.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/health/kids-vaping-mecklenburg-county-health/275-2085268e-1bbf-4683-b933-5b9f247ee177Watch WCNC Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m.WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Linda Rhyne is the owner of Linda Rhyne Consulting and founding president of The Reading League North Carolina.  Linda is an award-winning National Board Certified, LETRS & Orton-Gillingham trained educator with 16 years of experience in education including Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, one of the nation's 20 largest urban school districts located in Charlotte, NC. She served in multiple positions in CMS: classroom teacher, literacy facilitator, new teacher support coordinator, and Southeast Learning Community coordinator, with 10+ years of experience as an instructional coach.  In her free time, you can find her playing with her two boys, hanging with her husband, reading, and working out.Website: https://www.lindarhyneconsulting.com/Email: contact@lindarhyneconsulting.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindarhyneconsulting/X: https://twitter.com/lindaschultzieFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lindarhyneconsultingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-schultz-rhyne-91704b93/ 

Listen here for a Hump Day edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program! In the first hour of the show Vince talks about a story from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools that he feels portrays black people as being "delicate," and takes your calls on how we should walk the line between remembering our history and dwelling in the past + President Joe Biden's administration's latest efforts to display strength on the world stage by sanctioning Russia following the death of Putin critic Alexei Navalny in a Russian prison.  In the second hour of the program Vince talks about the growing concerns amongst Democrats about the Biden's mental capacity and his brother James sitting for a closed-door deposition in the Hunter Biden investigation + speculation about who might be the Democrats "Plan B," if Biden ends up not becoming their nominee for President in the 2024 election. We close out the show with Vince talking about a story about the rising costs of food. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As COVID relief funds continue to dissolve, leaders at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools are making some changes in the budget. There's $190 million left in the district's current operating budget with $60 million being tied to positions. "We are taking a very close look at what positions are needed that will have the biggest impact on students' achievements," CMS Superintendent Crystal Hill said. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/money/cms-budget-covid-relief-funds-dry-up/275-027151f1-265c-469c-b439-81004496264b Watch WCNC Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.    SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeart  All of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere. 

As COVID relief funds continue to dissolve, leaders at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools are making some changes in the budget. There's $190 million left in the district's current operating budget with $60 million being tied to positions."We are taking a very close look at what positions are needed that will have the biggest impact on students' achievements," CMS Superintendent Crystal Hill said.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/money/cms-budget-covid-relief-funds-dry-up/275-027151f1-265c-469c-b439-81004496264bWatch WCNC Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m.WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.   SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeart All of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere. 

Charlotte-Mecklenburg's new school chief talks about changing the district's leadership structure, engaging community and making history as the first Black woman appointed to the position.

Charlotte City Council went on its annual retreat to decide priorities for the coming year. Mecklenburg's County Commission zeroed in on the county's financial status and budget. A new Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools' policy requires staff members to be able to administer Narcan. And new hires for the Carolina Panthers.

Curtailing gun violence in Charlotte tops the news this week as city leaders wrestle with shootings and youth violence in uptown. Leaders of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools also take up the topic after the death of a Myers Park student and Vice President Kamala Harris visits to talk about federal gun violence prevention and mental health funding. And, mercifully, the Panthers season ends, but not before GM Scott Fitterer is fired.

Top leadership at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will see some key changes for the 2024-25 school year. In a news release Friday, the district announced plans to re-work the current leadership configuration, transitioning into a new model it promises will help ensure student success. The key difference is that district leadership will pivot from managing nine unique learning communities to overseeing schools based on education levels. This means, per the district's announcement, that leaders will be designated to manage elementary, middle, high, and Pre-K-8 schools. CMS claims this will maintain a focused approach on education models tailored to each grade level across its 186 schools. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/education/cms-leadership-changes-education-local/275-b970b518-f3c8-4029-a716-9da97b0ba004 Watch WCNC Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m.  WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.    SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeart  All of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere. 

Top leadership at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will see some key changes for the 2024-25 school year.In a news release Friday, the district announced plans to re-work the current leadership configuration, transitioning into a new model it promises will help ensure student success. The key difference is that district leadership will pivot from managing nine unique learning communities to overseeing schools based on education levels.This means, per the district's announcement, that leaders will be designated to manage elementary, middle, high, and Pre-K-8 schools. CMS claims this will maintain a focused approach on education models tailored to each grade level across its 186 schools.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/education/cms-leadership-changes-education-local/275-b970b518-f3c8-4029-a716-9da97b0ba004Watch WCNC Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.   SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeart All of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere. 

In an effort to increase reading levels for more kids, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is partnering with Stanford University to give students a boost. "The target of this is early literacy, kindergarten, first grade. and then it is focused on accelerating reading skills with early literacy focus," Nancy Brightwell with CMS said. The program is currently in 16 schools, and it allows students 15 minutes per day of one-on-one reading tutoring. "The program is designed to dramatically increase regardless of what student's level of preparedness is when they come into kindergarten," Brightwell said. Watch WCNC Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.    SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeart  All of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere. 

In an effort to increase reading levels for more kids, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is partnering with Stanford University to give students a boost."The target of this is early literacy, kindergarten, first grade. and then it is focused on accelerating reading skills with early literacy focus," Nancy Brightwell with CMS said.The program is currently in 16 schools, and it allows students 15 minutes per day of one-on-one reading tutoring."The program is designed to dramatically increase regardless of what student's level of preparedness is when they come into kindergarten," Brightwell said.Watch WCNC Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m.WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.   SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeart All of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere. 

A high school student has died and two others are seriously injured after a crash in Mint Hill, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district confirmed. It happened Monday morning near the intersection of Blair Road and Allen Station Drive, about a mile away from Rocky River High School.CMS released the name of the student who was killed in the crash, as 18-year-old Jovany Escamilla-Salinas. A spokesperson said he played for the high school soccer team.  Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/traffic/mint-hill-crash-blair-road/275-56a7e54d-fca5-4f1d-a83d-d28c59f6632e Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT Wake Up Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at Wake Up Charlotte.   SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeart All of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere. 

A high school student has died and two others are seriously injured after a crash in Mint Hill, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district confirmed.  It happened Monday morning near the intersection of Blair Road and Allen Station Drive, about a mile away from Rocky River High School. CMS released the name of the student who was killed in the crash, as 18-year-old Jovany Escamilla-Salinas. A spokesperson said he played for the high school soccer team.  Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/traffic/mint-hill-crash-blair-road/275-56a7e54d-fca5-4f1d-a83d-d28c59f6632e Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT  Wake Up Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at Wake Up Charlotte.    SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeart  All of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere. 

In today's episode, we are tackling the topic of earning a seat at the leadership table within your organization. Whether you are the communications director or a valued member of the team, are you all part of high level decision making and are you in a position to provide your unique PR and stakeholder engagement perspective when high level conversations are happening? Our guests are Cindy Warner, APR, NSPRA's Southeast Region Vice President, and Shayla Cannady, fellow NCSPRA board member and Chief Communications Officer for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Thanks to Rhodes Branding for their support of School PR Drive Time. Music: "Hip Jazz," bensound.com, all other content ©2023, NCSPRA

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools board is getting closer to voting on its upcoming district goals for academic achievement for the next four years.For weeks, the board has debated on what goals the district should set out to both challenge the district and have a guiding light to shape board directives that are student-focused. Every five years, CMS centers itself around new goals and guardrails that can range from increasing literacy among elementary school students to ensuring a safe environment for its students at school activities. CMS Superintendent Crystal Hill made a final recommendation on four goals for the 2024 through 2029 school years. First, students in kindergarten through second grade scoring at or above grade level in early literacy will go from 67% to 91% by 2029. It was previously at 97% percent before board members knocked this goal down at a previous meeting.“There is absolutely no way we can require our staff to have 97% in anything, we're just setting them up to fail," CMS Board Member Melissa Easley said at a previous board meeting.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/education/cms-academic-goals-guardrails-2024/275-4faa0988-296e-4956-910a-4a615ba85b6eWestern & Southern Open, a tennis tournament sought after by Charlotte officials, will stay in Cincinnati despite a bid for a new stadium and facility in west Charlotte.Beemok Capital, the family office of Charleston-based businessman and philanthropist Benjamin Navarro, announced Tuesday the decision to keep the tournament at the Western & Southern Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, just outside Cincinnati, for another 25 years. Instead of paying nearly $300 million on building a new state-of-the-art facility in Charlotte's future River District, Beemok will instead invest $200 million in upgrades to its current Mason facility.“The leaders in Charlotte and the state have been incredible partners as we've evaluated our options. This was a very difficult decision, and we are deeply appreciative of the time, energy and resources that were invested alongside us,” Navarro said in a released statement. “We have strong ties to the area and will look for ways to invest in the community and local tennis development in the future.”READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/tennis/west-charlotte-loses-bid-tennis-tournament/275-9a3520bb-8781-464f-bd47-162a811d2c07Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT! 

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools board is getting closer to voting on its upcoming district goals for academic achievement for the next four years. For weeks, the board has debated on what goals the district should set out to both challenge the district and have a guiding light to shape board directives that are student-focused.  Every five years, CMS centers itself around new goals and guardrails that can range from increasing literacy among elementary school students to ensuring a safe environment for its students at school activities.  CMS Superintendent Crystal Hill made a final recommendation on four goals for the 2024 through 2029 school years.  First, students in kindergarten through second grade scoring at or above grade level in early literacy will go from 67% to 91% by 2029. It was previously at 97% percent before board members knocked this goal down at a previous meeting. “There is absolutely no way we can require our staff to have 97% in anything, we're just setting them up to fail," CMS Board Member Melissa Easley said at a previous board meeting. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/education/cms-academic-goals-guardrails-2024/275-4faa0988-296e-4956-910a-4a615ba85b6e Western & Southern Open, a tennis tournament sought after by Charlotte officials, will stay in Cincinnati despite a bid for a new stadium and facility in west Charlotte. Beemok Capital, the family office of Charleston-based businessman and philanthropist Benjamin Navarro, announced Tuesday the decision to keep the tournament at the Western & Southern Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, just outside Cincinnati, for another 25 years.  Instead of paying nearly $300 million on building a new state-of-the-art facility in Charlotte's future River District, Beemok will instead invest $200 million in upgrades to its current Mason facility. “The leaders in Charlotte and the state have been incredible partners as we've evaluated our options. This was a very difficult decision, and we are deeply appreciative of the time, energy and resources that were invested alongside us,” Navarro said in a released statement. “We have strong ties to the area and will look for ways to invest in the community and local tennis development in the future.” READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/tennis/west-charlotte-loses-bid-tennis-tournament/275-9a3520bb-8781-464f-bd47-162a811d2c07 Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT! 

Tune in here as Breaking Brett Jensen fills in for Brett Winterble on this Friday edition of The Brett Winterble Show! Brett gets the show started by taking a look at the race to become the GOP nominee for North Carolina governor + share more of his thoughts and poll results following the 2nd Republican Presidential candidate debate from earlier this week.  North Carolina GOP Gubernatorial candidate Mark Harris joins the program. Brett starts the conversation with Walker by talking about how the campaign is progressing following his May announcement + when he expects to see engagement for all candidates should begin to really ramp up. Brett then asks Walker about the growing trend of politicians deciding not to talk to the media while campaigning with Walker's opponent Mark Robinson apparently following it.  Walker also explains why he has a problem with "Crony Capitalism," + how his campaign has shown an ability to build bridges with a wide range of communities.  Brett then shares some new book-related news for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, shares some of WBTV investigative reporter David Hodges' report on the SouthPark fire and press availability for Panthers QB Bryce Young ahead of Sunday's home clash with the Minnesota Vikings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district is continuing its efforts to revamp long-term academic goals for students over the next few years.Every five years, CMS centers itself around new goals and guardrails that can range from increasing literacy among elementary school students to increasing the number of students post-graduation who get a job. Experts say the hallmark of a good goal needs a few things.It needs to be specific, measurable, achievable, timely, and realistic. These attributes were at the center of the discussion around the goals and guardrails conversation on Tuesday night. CMS Board Member Melissa Easley immediately expressed frustration with the first recommended CMS goal. “There is absolutely no way we can require our staff to have 97% in anything, we're just setting them up to fail," Easley said.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/education/cms-school-board-achievable-realistic-district-goals/275-da8b6dd4-3294-4571-a7ac-753a2965fcd7

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district is continuing its efforts to revamp long-term academic goals for students over the next few years. Every five years, CMS centers itself around new goals and guardrails that can range from increasing literacy among elementary school students to increasing the number of students post-graduation who get a job.  Experts say the hallmark of a good goal needs a few things. It needs to be specific, measurable, achievable, timely, and realistic. These attributes were at the center of the discussion around the goals and guardrails conversation on Tuesday night.  CMS Board Member Melissa Easley immediately expressed frustration with the first recommended CMS goal.  “There is absolutely no way we can require our staff to have 97% in anything, we're just setting them up to fail," Easley said. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/education/cms-school-board-achievable-realistic-district-goals/275-da8b6dd4-3294-4571-a7ac-753a2965fcd7

Listen here as Breaking Brett Jensen joins The Brett Winterble Show to talk about big fights over the weekend at two different high school football games. Brett Jensen starts by talking about the first fight, which began during the game with two non-student females at Harding University High School that escalated to an all-out brawl involving students, parents and even the principal before law enforcement got involved and made multiple arrests.  The other fight happened between adults at West Charlotte High School that was smaller, but still ended with multiple arrests.  Brett Winterble asks about what he thinks will be the final outcome legally for the people involved before discussing the rising trend of fights already this year at multiple Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools + they discuss possible solutions.  To see footage of the video of the fight at Harding University High School, check out Brett Jensen's Twitter page @Brett_Jensen, and tune into Breaking with Brett Jensen tonight from 7-8 on WBT for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Science of Reading has replaced Guided Reading. Switching to something new can feel hard and frustrating. Tune into this episode and become encouraged and empowered by Linda Rhyne. She talks about what Science of Reading is, why it's replaced Guided Reading and how you can implement it. Tune in now! Quotables *All quotables are from the interviewee  In order to become a proficient reader, children need and require direct, explicit, and systematic instruction.  Educators know, understand and feel to their core a deep understanding of the impact that they have or could have.  I can use what I'm learning now to propel myself forward.  About Linda Linda Rhyne is the owner of Linda Rhyne Consulting, a company focused on helping teachers and leaders connect research to practice in a safe & supportive environment. Linda is an award-winning and National Board Certified educator with 15 years of experience in education with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, one of the nation's 20 largest urban school districts located in Charlotte, NC. She served in multiple positions in CMS: classroom teacher, literacy facilitator, new teacher support coordinator, and Southeast Learning Community coordinator, with 10 years of experience as an instructional coach. In her free time, you can find her playing with her two boys, hanging with her husband, reading, and working out. Resources Mentioned by Linda: The Reading League- The Science of Reading Connect with Linda: IG @lindarhyneconsulting Twitter @lindaschultzie FB LindaRhyneConsulting Website: http://lindarhyneconsulting.com Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join here and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district is working to revamp its district goals and guardrails for the next four years.These goals and guardrails range from increasing literacy in elementary school students to improving discipline disparities.For the last six years, CMS has used a list of goals and guard rails to guide policy and how schools run.For example, one of its goals in the past few years is to increase the number of Black and Hispanic students reading at an advanced level.The past state testing scores showed schools in the district saw progress and an increase in testing scores in both math and reading scores, although the gains they made fell short of the academic goals and guardrails the district has set for itself. One example of a goal for CMS is the district's goal of wanting 36% of Black and Hispanic students to be college and career-ready based on English test scores by the end of the 2022 school year. Data showed the district fell short and only hit 15.9% of Black and Hispanic students being college and career-ready based on English test scores.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/education/cms-goals-guardrails-reflect-past-years/275-a4403c05-d96d-4445-906d-8a81bac6a8d3Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT! 

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district is working to revamp its district goals and guardrails for the next four years. These goals and guardrails range from increasing literacy in elementary school students to improving discipline disparities. For the last six years, CMS has used a list of goals and guard rails to guide policy and how schools run. For example, one of its goals in the past few years is to increase the number of Black and Hispanic students reading at an advanced level. The past state testing scores showed schools in the district saw progress and an increase in testing scores in both math and reading scores, although the gains they made fell short of the academic goals and guardrails the district has set for itself.  One example of a goal for CMS is the district's goal of wanting 36% of Black and Hispanic students to be college and career-ready based on English test scores by the end of the 2022 school year. Data showed the district fell short and only hit 15.9% of Black and Hispanic students being college and career-ready based on English test scores. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/education/cms-goals-guardrails-reflect-past-years/275-a4403c05-d96d-4445-906d-8a81bac6a8d3 Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT! 

Students and a school bus driver were evaluated after a crash in northeast Charlotte on Thursday.A school bus was struck by a pickup truck near the intersection of Oak Leigh Drive and University City Boulevard on Thursday around 5:30 p.m., according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Officials say the bus was transporting students from Mallard Creek Elementary School.Medic says four people received minor injuries in the crash. CMS says the bus driver and four students were evaluated. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department says none of the students were injured. The crash caused University Boulevard to be closed in the area for two hours., according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/students-injured-after-school-bus-crash-in-university-city-area-charlotte-north-carolina-oak-leigh-drive-cms-bus-crash/275-ec0c9bb7-413b-47d5-a879-81fe05492b94

Students and a school bus driver were evaluated after a crash in northeast Charlotte on Thursday. A school bus was struck by a pickup truck near the intersection of Oak Leigh Drive and University City Boulevard on Thursday around 5:30 p.m., according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Officials say the bus was transporting students from Mallard Creek Elementary School. Medic says four people received minor injuries in the crash. CMS says the bus driver and four students were evaluated. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department says none of the students were injured.  The crash caused University Boulevard to be closed in the area for two hours., according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/students-injured-after-school-bus-crash-in-university-city-area-charlotte-north-carolina-oak-leigh-drive-cms-bus-crash/275-ec0c9bb7-413b-47d5-a879-81fe05492b94

The Superintendent of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools says some schools can celebrate their scores on state assessments. However, there are now more schools designated as "low-performing" than the prior year. Also, the graduation rate declined. A result of the lockdowns.   Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A crash on Sunday in south Charlotte left a high school student dead. Ella Lukse, a 10th-grade student at Providence High School, was killed after being involved in a car crash on Raintree Lane on Sunday, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools confirmed on Tuesday.The school's principal sent a message out to parents saying school officials were heartbroken by Luske's death and asked everyone to keep her family and friends in their thoughts. CMS's Crisis Response Team will be at the school to assist with the emotional needs of anyone impacted by the situation.Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say the crash happened around 8:57 p.m. on Raintree Lane. A 2006 Jeep was traveling south when it struck a 2019 Volkswagen. The Jeep then overturned and the Volkswagen struck a tree. Luske was a passenger in the Volkswagen.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/providence-high-school-student-dies-in-crash-teen-driver-arrested-charlotte-north-carolina/275-c0b3e655-fcfb-4da1-81ae-097066fe0d57Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect wanted for the robbery and sexual assault of a handicapped person in north Charlotte last month. The incident happened on Aug. 11 along Catherine Simmons Avenue across from Lincoln Heights Park. CMPD released a photo of the man asking witnesses to call Charlotte Crime Stoppers. The suspect is described as a Black male and he was last seen wearing a white tank top, black pants or shorts and a baseball cap. Anyone with information about the suspect's identity or whereabouts is asked to call Charlotte Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600. Tipsters could be eligible for a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/charlotte-north-carolina-crime-sex-assault-suspect-wanted-police/275-c7b49757-0aa8-43d3-b653-6ba12602cc9e Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT!

A crash on Sunday in south Charlotte left a high school student dead.  Ella Lukse, a 10th-grade student at Providence High School, was killed after being involved in a car crash on Raintree Lane on Sunday, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools confirmed on Tuesday. The school's principal sent a message out to parents saying school officials were heartbroken by Luske's death and asked everyone to keep her family and friends in their thoughts. CMS's Crisis Response Team will be at the school to assist with the emotional needs of anyone impacted by the situation. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say the crash happened around 8:57 p.m. on Raintree Lane. A 2006 Jeep was traveling south when it struck a 2019 Volkswagen. The Jeep then overturned and the Volkswagen struck a tree. Luske was a passenger in the Volkswagen. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/providence-high-school-student-dies-in-crash-teen-driver-arrested-charlotte-north-carolina/275-c0b3e655-fcfb-4da1-81ae-097066fe0d57 Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect wanted for the robbery and sexual assault of a handicapped person in north Charlotte last month.  The incident happened on Aug. 11 along Catherine Simmons Avenue across from Lincoln Heights Park. CMPD released a photo of the man asking witnesses to call Charlotte Crime Stoppers.  The suspect is described as a Black male and he was last seen wearing a white tank top, black pants or shorts and a baseball cap.  Anyone with information about the suspect's identity or whereabouts is asked to call Charlotte Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600. Tipsters could be eligible for a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.  READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/charlotte-north-carolina-crime-sex-assault-suspect-wanted-police/275-c7b49757-0aa8-43d3-b653-6ba12602cc9e Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT!

Communities in Schools works with children in 55 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools which have high percentages of low-income students. Host Pamela Escobar is joined by CIS president and CEO Men Tchaas Ari, Bryani Woods, who was a CIS student about eight years ago, and Jaliah Wilson, a CIS student who just graduated from high school.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg School district joins 200 other systems in alleging that social media companies have caused behavioral and academic problems among students with their addictive products.Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools complies with the new Parents' Bill of Rights. Fentanyl overdoses are on the rise in Charlotte. North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson speaks to the Charlotte Rotary. And the Carolina Panthers get ready for Detroit. Those stories and more.

Everything you want to know about getting ready to go back to school. Teacher and bus driver shortages seem to be a problem everywhere and at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, magnet school parents face new bus feeder routes. Teachers are still waiting for pay raises even as they are charged with cracking down on cellphone use in the classroom, rising COVID-19 numbers and an ongoing battle with absenteeism. We get the lowdown on all that and more.

This episode is presented by Carolina Readiness Supply -- Brett Jensen from WBT News discusses the hiring of the new Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Superintendent. After a national search, it turns out the best most-qualified candidate in America was the interim Superintendent of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.  Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is presented by Old Grouch's Military Surplus -- A confidential report by the company that sold its body scanners to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools finds it doesn't catch every kind of gun.   Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot loses her first re-election bid amid soaring crime, harsh COVID restrictions, and failing schools. Speaking of which, how did schools spend all that pandemic money? (Hint: not well.) Also, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools removed two books from libraries after complaints about sexually explicit content.    Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.