From boosting college acceptance to providing scholarship opportunities, strong ACT scores can open doors for students. They are also an indicator of a school district’s academic readiness. Districts with higher averages of students achieving a 19 (the UNC System’s minimum for admission) or above, demonstrate strong college preparation, and when

If you’re a parent (or student!) dreading the college application process, here’s some good news: your child may automatically be admitted to numerous North Carolina colleges and universities—both public and private. That’s right—no essay or test scores required.  This year’s seniors should have already received an official letter in the

The Chatham Education Foundation has received a $4,000 grant from the Bynum Front Porch. The grant was presented to CEF board member Ashley Fowler at the Bynum Front Porch’s January meeting.  Bynum Front Porch, formed in 2006, is a nonprofit dedicated to fostering family-friendly events and preserving its unique heritage.

New Horizons Downtown has given $7,500 to the Chatham Education Foundation (CEF). Catherine McLeod, store owner, said the impetus for the gift came because she had been wanting to turn her attention to supporting a few organizations financially and CEF board member Howard Fifer had been in the right place

Emmanuel Hernandez grew up the eldest of five children whose parents did not speak English and completed their education in the equivalent of 6th grade before moving to the US from Mexico. While Emmanuel knew in elementary school that he wanted to be a doctor, he had no idea how

The Charles M. and Millicent P. Brown Family Foundation granted $24,500 to the Chatham Education Foundation in support of AVID–a national academic success and college readiness system. The funds were used to send more than 25 Chatham County Schools’ educators to AVID’s three-day Summer Institute. According to Christopher Poston, CCS

RTI International has granted the Chatham Education Foundation $3,500 in support of AVID–a national academic success and college readiness system. The grant will be used to fund tutors to assist Chatham County Schools students in the AVID program with their academic coursework. Dr. Angela Quick, a senior vice president at