By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – In an effort to empower students and foster educational pathways, Chatham County schools have forged a partnership with Wolfspeed, a leading semiconductor manufacturing company. The collaboration aims to provide students with valuable career opportunities…
Pittsboro, NC – At the May 8 Chatham County School Board meeting Dr. Amanda Moran Assistant Superintendent for Academic Services & Instructional Support is scheduled to provide school board members with an update on the year-round school study. During the…
Pittsboro, NC – On April 3, 2023, the Chatham County Board of Education approved three new district employees. Mr. John V. Wood was named the new Public Information Officer. Wood currently serves as the Assistant Principal of Clayton High School.…
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County Schools is partnering with North Carolina Education Corps (NCEC) to accelerate learning for young readers through high-impact tutoring. Applications are open for anyone interested in pursuing a paid part-time opportunity to support elementary school students…
By Michelle Maxfield Pittsboro, NC – After reading Mr. Brownfield’s words of gratitude to the citizens in Chatham County who voted in the 2022 midterms, I felt compelled to respond. This year was the first time I voted outside thegeneral…
Pittsboro, NC – The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction has released data on public school finances for 2021-22. In Fiscal Year 2021-22, Chatham County Schools spent about $13,504 per student. In Fiscal Year 2021-22, the average public school in…
By Bea Wunston Pittsboro, NC – All located in the western half of Chatham County, Siler City Elementary, Bonlee School, Chatham Middle School, and Jordan-Matthews High School have been designated as low-performing schools by the State of North Carolina. Each…
By Bea Wunston Pittsboro, NC – Last year, Chatham County Schools instituted a new district-level director position, to be known as the “Equity Executive Director.” On June 7, 2021, the Chatham County Board of Education approved the creation of this…
By Richie Temple Pittsboro, NC – I am so sorry to see the poison of Critical Race Theory (CRT) mandated for training of staff and faculty in Chatham County Schools. As is well-known by now CRT is hugely divisive being…
Pittsboro, NC – Thousands of students returned to class throughout Chatham County Schools as the district launched the 2022-2023 school year Monday. “We are happy to see our students and staff return to the classroom,” said Superintendent Dr. AnthonyJackson. “I…