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A new Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools educator diversity report shows Latinos are underrepresented among teachers and principals, even as they make up a growing share of students.
What Are Those Rocks Outside Of The Schools?
They are called spirit rocks, which can be decorated by students, guardians and the school community. Find them outside of elementary, middle and high schools.
The rocks are like billboards, so they can advertise anything from a birthday to an encouraging message to the school community before a football game. Each school decorates its rock differently.
Jennifer Lang
Do Other Places In The United States Have Spirit Rocks?
Yes, and they’re sometimes called “senior rocks.”
When Did The Rocks First Come To Charlotte?
LaTarzja Henry, the chief of staff at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, said the earliest recollection and record of the rock trend was in 1977.
/ Students who learned from home fared better than those who moved between schools and remote classes, new CMS numbers show.
A report on third-quarter grades and absenteeism in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools revealed what some called a surprising twist: Students who consistently learned from home fared better than those who moved in and out of in-person classes.
By now it’s well established that the pandemic has brought academic setbacks, especially for students who faced challenges before COVID-19 closed schools. That’s true in CMS and across the country.
Chief Accountability Officer Frank Barnes told the school board Tuesday that the percentage of CMS students who failed math or English classes in the third quarter remains high compared to pre-pandemic levels, but there was a reduction across the board from second quarter to third quarter, which is encouraging.