Vaccination exemptions increase risk of disease

Vaccine-preventable diseases pose risks for possible outbreaks in schools in Orange County — and the rates reflect that risk.

Counties have launched housing initiatives specifically for teachers

David Bennett and his wife live in the last house that falls in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district — the last house before Chapel Hill turns ...

Chapel Hill election results

Pam Hemminger won the mayoral race with 53.8 percent of the vote. Jessica Anderson, Nancy Oates, Donna Bell and Michael Parker won positions on the Chapel ...

Free after school program launches in South Estes school district

Students living in the South Estes housing district of Chapel Hill now have an after-school program to help meet grade level standards.

People of color have 'no voice' in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro school system, says racial equity group

At a press conference Wednesday, community members addressed the racial inequalities present in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro School System.

CHCCS board candidates discuss diversity and equal education

Candidates for the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education gathered for a forum on Monday, addressing questions submitted by the community ...

PORCH Food for Schools program funds snacks for hungry kids

PORCH, a local nonprofit organization, has partnered alongside 23 schools and 1 pre-school to offer all children snacks.

School district brainstorms improvements for equity and excellence

Kyesha Clark, a junior at Carrboro High School, said she did not notice diversity at her school until the school system was redistricted.

CHCCS send petition for renovations to Lincoln Center Campus

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education proposed a plan to fit 300 students into a school that closed operations 49 years ago. ...

Chapel Hill-Carrboro schools lead state in education

Future hazy for driver’s education in schools

Getting a driver’s license is one of the greatest freedoms and responsibilities many high school students get to enjoy.

Group pushes for recognition of Hindu holiday in schools

The Universal Society of Hinduism is encouraging North Carolina schools to recognize Diwali, a five-day festival of lights that celebrates the last harvest ...

School districts plan renovations to oldest, crowded facilities

As the school year nears its end, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools are just beginning to plan renovations. On April 13, Town XXX and XXX for CHCCS presented ...

Muralists, students create art in Carrboro

After visiting the Dominican Republic for the past two summers and painting murals with the organization Transcending Borders, Leah Simon wanted to do ...

Science Expo breaks down scientist stereotypes for children

Instead of spending their time watching Saturday morning cartoons, many Chapel Hill children enjoyed the sunshine and the science at the fifth annual ...

Dual-language programs prove successful

On Wednesday morning, seventeen students in Pedro Ortiz’s fourth-grade class sit in a circle on a rug displaying a world map, reading from marbled composition ...

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools talk living wage proposal

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School Board of Education will discuss whether to increase the wages of its approximately 2,200 employees to a living wage ...

For public employees, a lower rent through new apartment incentive program

Local government employees, teachers, University staff and other public employees in Chapel Hill and Carrboro now have access to cheaper housing with ...

North Carolina dropout rates at all time low

When Principal Eileen Tully started working at East Chapel Hill High School in 2009, she set a goal for the next five years: to reduce the number of dropouts ...