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Cumberland Community Foundation Awards $1. 04 M in Scholarships to Students
1+ hour, 26+ min ago (1036+ words) When Andrew Smith broke his leg in eighth grade, the Cumberland International Early College High School graduate recalled that moment when he suddenly had plenty of time'and nowhere to go. Stuck at home recovering, Smith stumbled across a $20 circuit board…...
Chronic Absenteeism Drops Nearly 5 Points in Cumberland County Schools
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1045+ words) Chronic absenteeism in Cumberland County Schools has dropped to 27. 4% midway through the 202526 school year, a nearly five-point decrease that translates to roughly 2, 300 more students attending school more consistently. The Student Support Services Committee provided the updated numbers during a February…...
Zoom-Zoom: Test Drive Event Delivers $5, 150 for Terry Sanford High Athletics
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (538+ words) A community fundraising event at Terry Sanford High School raised $5, 150 for the school's athletics program, helping provide additional support for equipment, training opportunities, and other athletic needs. The fundraiser was held March 10 through Mazda's "Be Moved Drive Program," which allows…...
Lawsuit, State Say Cumberland County Schools Delays Special Education Evaluations
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (1086+ words) Bringing Cumberland County's Essential Issues Into View Cumberland County Schools repeatedly violated federal law by failing to evaluate students for special education services, according to a lawsuit, a complaint to state education officials, and an investigation by the state education…...
Outdoor Classroom Expands Learning at Mac Williams Middle School
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (529+ words) Your essential guide to Fayetteville and Cumberland County, in your mailbox. Join 39, 000+ of your friends and neighbors who start their day smart with our daily newsletter. Bringing Cumberland County's Essential Issues Into View Good morning. Students at Mac Williams Middle…...