When the 2023-24 school year began at the end of August, North Carolina’s public schools did not have a budget. That is not okay. Just two weeks prior to the start of school, the General Assembly approved Senate Bill 49, a very complex piece of legislation known as the Parents’
If your kids headed back to school or started kindergarten this fall, chances are at least one of their teachers is either not fully licensed* or experienced (having taught 3+ years). According to a 2023 BEST NC report on teacher pay in North Carolina, 26 percent of Chatham County public
It’s August which means it’s back to school for traditional public school students. While you’re shopping for supplies and filling out endless forms, now’s also the time to start thinking about how you want to be involved in your child’s education as myriad organizations will be vying for your time
April 2023 As members of the NC Education Partners, we are dedicated to ensuring that each NC student has access to quality public education that meets their needs, so they are able to graduate from high school on-time and pursue either a postsecondary degree or high-quality, industry-aligned credential. Adequately investing
The Chatham Education Foundation graciously accepted a donation in the amount of $10,000 to open an endowment with the Triangle Community Foundation. This endowment will specifically support the Jordan-Matthews High School’s annual trip to the National Holocaust Museum in Washington, DC. The donors, Karen and Fred Shectman, moved to Chatham
Chris Ehrenfeld of Governors Club Realty and Domicile Realty was recently presented with a $2500 donation to the Chatham Education Foundation at the opening ceremony for the new Chatham County Walmart! Chris is a board member of the Chatham Education Foundation and an avid supporter of the charitable organization.
In 2013, Governors Club played host to an event in support of the Chatham County Education Foundation. A Toast of Governors Club, sponsored by the Wine Society and the Governors Club, included a Spanish Tapas Menu, Spanish Wine Bar, Live Music and a Silent Auction. Supporters paid for a ticket to