Stephanie Sneed challenged Carol Sawyer for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools board four years ago and lost. Sneed is concerned after the school board voted for a new political map that removes Sneed's precinct from Sawyer's district. Sawyer is responsible for drawing the map.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board Tuesday approved academic goals designed to close racial disparities and address pandemic setbacks. Officials struggled to set high standards while acknowledging harsh realities.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools leaders say lives were at stake when they held back on in-person school last year. But some researchers say schools were safe.
During the 2020-2021 school year, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools students spent most of the year learning online. Students in neighboring districts like spent more time in the classroom. When test scores were released, CMS students usually had far larger drops.