Developing a new generation of civic leaders.
Through GenerationNation, students learn first-hand how their governments and communities work; understand important civic issues and differing points of view; know how to find and use good sources of news and information; build social capital and experience for civic problem-solving and leadership; and, join a diverse network of civic leaders who are working to transform their schools, neighborhoods, and city for the better…now and for the future.
Here it is. But with this pace I believe we haven’t seen everything yet.
.@CMSboard meeting is about the budget, but FB comments are full of people demanding answers about grading for HS classes, esp. seniors. Challenge for @CharMeckSchools is that the state controls many of these decisions.
Students can choose to take their AP Exams either during the May 11-22 window or the June 1-5 window. Each subject’s exam will be taken at the same time worldwide.
Get more details about this year's AP Exams here.
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To encourage kids to explore the NYT with their free subscriptions, we’re running a special April version of our Summer Reading Contest.
All they have to do is click around and tell us what caught their eye and why:
Special April Challenge: What Got Your Attention in The Times This Month?
Explore NYTimes.com and tell us what you read, watched or listened to and why. Times judges will then pick favorite responses to honor.
www.nytimes.com
I had the opportunity to speak with the student advisor to the @CMSboard @gabrielschuhl today. Coming up at 5 - he shares some of his thoughts during this challenging time for schools and their families @wsoctv
There's been a lot of press conferences about the #coronavirus the past few weeks. But if you don't speak English it's a challenge to find the resources to stay informed and stay safe.
Two @ccdsnews brothers are making it easier:
#GoodNews @NaturalizeCLT
Everyday Heroes: Twins Offer Resources for Immigrants During Pandemic
They help create a level playing field as people stay safe.
spectrumlocalnews.com
CMS expects all students to engage in new learning but also understand that there are some circumstances that may deter or limit a student or family’s ability to do so. Please see the full CMS message from Dr. Matt Hayes: https://t.co/yHPThhr7SV
Want to tell the @CMSboard what you think of the budget plan, #coronavirus closing strategies or anything else? Just @zoom_us on in to Wednesday's meeting. (Yes, Weds instead of Tues.)
CMS Board Will Try Zoom Public Hearing On Budget
Want to give the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board your thoughts on the budget or the coronavirus closing plan? If all goes well, members of the publ...
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The decision by the NC State Board of Ed to take 20% of low wealth funding and give it to four of the wealthiest counties makes no sense. Leaving Mecklenburg with zero low wealth funding while giving Wake $1.2mm is not a ‘difficult choice’, it’s wrong.
https://t.co/rAfyVL0SPu
The CMS Board will hold its regular meeting on April 8th electronically due to COVID-19.
The public can listen and view the meeting at either link below starting at 6:00pm.
CMS Board of Education Facebook
https://t.co/3ixLqBLs48
CMS Facebook
https://t.co/Syjq4jbpAW
Inbox: Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles will hold a virtual media briefing on Tuesday at 10 a.m.
Do y’all have any questions you’d like answered?
Attention all CMS seniors and their parents: Like playing esports? Want to build your own game, and learn how to code from home? Oh yea, and get paid? Help @CarolinaFintech, CELC, and our partners BofA, CMS and City of CLT spread the word - apply for YTAC
YTAC Application Cohort 1 | Carolina Fintech Hub
Y-TAC: from eSports to STEM Charlotte’s 1st Youth Technology Apprenticeship Camp YTAC is a 1st of its kind workforce training program for youth ...
www.carolinafintechhub.org
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@nytimes is now available free to all high school students in the United States. Unlimited digital access until July 6.
Free access to Times journalism for high schools.
From April 6 until July 6, every high school across the U.S. will have free access to all New York Times journalism.
nyti.ms
Remember to #StayHome and follow the guidance of health officials. Visit our website for multilingual documents from the Centers for Disease Control, Novant Health, Mecklenburg County, the City of Charlotte, and more!
WCNC Charlotte on Twitter
“. @ncdhhs is reporting 733 cases of COVID-19 in Mecklenburg County https://t.co/lWnw24njXU”
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Tonight @CLTgov will hold our first virtual City Council meeting. On the agenda:COVID-19 Response Update Stay-at-Home Order Enforcement Update
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Update Housing Trust Fund and CHOIF Update
https://t.co/21iFyfL0Wq
CMS has an urgent need for 1,000 face masks for staff involved in meal preparation and distribution for the children we serve.
If you are able to make and donate masks, please contact me and I’ll arrange for pickup. #InThisTogether
More here —> https://t.co/mmJ0C43oOG
Two days ago, I asked if your kids had any questions about COVID-19. Turns out they did - thousands of great ones were quickly sent in. @CPHO_Canada and I answered as many of them as we could, and you can catch it all on CBC or at in just 30 minutes!
CBC Kids News
CBC Kids News is real news for real kids. Your trusted daily source for the news, pop culture and sports stories that Canadian kids want to know!
CBCKidsNews.com
Our Counselors are missing their students, so they created a special message they'd like to share with them! #teamRCS #BetterTogether
Students: DM @CMSboard student advisor @gabrielschuhl or @GenNation if you have a question, concern, or idea about school closure policy and related info, remote learning, student access to tech and food, etc! #cltmeckyouth
Simple tips to get us through these crazy times! Make sure you are staying connected to positive friends and reaching out when you need support. #SourcesOfStrength #WeWillGetThroughThis #remotelearning
601 Meck County residents have tested positive for COVID-19. There have been 3 related deaths.
New data was released today on cases through 4/1. This info is released 2x per week to help our community better understand how this pandemic is developing » https://t.co/JvMxqvcTMe
Thank you @crjeterjr for meeting with members of the student advisory council! Now we better understand how education policy is made, who makes the big decisions, and how we as students can find info! #cltmeckyouth
Proud to announce this today with @CMSSupt and our great partners at @CharMeckSchools #Charlotte and @MeckCounty is our home and we are excited to make this program available for area high school seniors and families.
Queens Univ of CLT on Twitter
“Given the uncertainty impacting our local community, Queens is expediting a scholarship initiative for 2020 Mecklenburg County high school grad...
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A little more clarity on this:
It's a minimum $10,000 scholarship for any CMS, or Mecklenburg private, charter student who has already been admitted to Queens for Fall 2020
Avg. tuition for Queens almost $36,000 dollars
@WBTV_News
Chandler Morgan on Twitter
“HAPPENING NOW: @CharMeckSchools and @QueensUniv having a virtual press conference. They just announced the "Queens commitment" which promises...
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Q: The president has said the convention will go on. How much will convention planning, now or in coming w… #AskVi
- @garyschwab
A: Thank you for your question Gary. We’ll continue to follow state and federal safety guidelines while upholding the obligations of our contract.
Chief Justice Beasley Issues Order Postponing Court Proceedings Until June 1, 2020 – the order contains seven directives including the postponement of court proceedings until June 1, 2020. https://t.co/iNUGDuwE2y
.@AtriumHealth and @NovantHealth have asked the County and our partners to build a field hospital to treat as many as 3K more COVID-19 patients during the anticipated surge of the virus » https://t.co/BPRopbaHng
