Tag: Board of Education
‘It’s time to ramp up pressure.’ Why the Proud Boys say they showed up to a New Hanover school board meeting
Seven members of the far-right extremist group Proud Boys lined the back wall of the board of education center Tuesday...
Brunswick County Schools makes masks optional, effective immediately
BRUNSWICK COUNTY — Brunswick County Schools is dropping its face-covering requirements, effective immediately.
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Brunswick commissioner accused of and denies meddling in health department decisions
Multiple Brunswick County Board of Education members are uncomfortable with the health department's handling of a February notice to the school...
NHCS board takes first monthly state-required vote for masks, continues protocol through September
Supporters of optional mask policies protest at the board of education building. (Port City Daily photo/Alexandria Sands Williams)
NHCS addresses critical race theory, picks up where it left off after unruly meeting
Protesters brought "All Kids Matter" signs to the July 13 meeting. (Port City Daily photo/Alexandria Sands Williams)
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New Hanover County Schools debates transgender athlete policy
A draft policy would allow middle school students to play on the sports teams consistent with their gender identity. However, high...
Allegations surfaced in 2018 about Hoggard coach with ‘no leads or evidence,’ police say
An incident report filed in 2018 at the Wilmington Police Department accused Strickland of second-degree sex offense.
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Former Hoggard High teacher’s alleged sex offenses involve 2 teens while acting in a parental role
Former New Hanover County Schools teacher and volleyball coach Ron Strickland is accused of engaging in sexual acts, including intercourse, with...
Will New Hanover County Schools again delay vote to remove Holliday’s name from stadium?
The New Hanover County Board of Education is expected to take a vote Tuesday to remove the name of Rick Holliday...
‘Every minute in the classroom is worth it’: Brunswick schools move to Plan A for 2 months, gives bonuses
Brunswick County Schools have placed dehumidifiers at Bolivia Elementary School and other facilities to ensure its schools are safe for students...