Here is the performance summary for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 2020-2021 school year released today. This is “a clear and dramatic impact of interrupted instruction.”

“The gaps didn’t get larger but unfortunately the ceiling got lower,” said Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Dr. Frank Barnes. All groups saw ~15 point drop. But that took a dramatic hit on some groups that were already struggling

Performance score declines in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools were mostly consistently across racial groups in math and English. But in science, especially 5th & 8th grades, there was a clear disparity among Black and Hispanics v. white and Asian

The first step is to take stock of where we are... Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Dr. Barnes said. Plan is to double down on strengthening core instruction. They do not plan to remediate learning. Instead they plan to weave in some of the missing foundational skills.

To address the 42 “low performing schools” Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools plans to spend $50 Million from federal ARP funds over 3 years to form partnerships with local and national academic service providers to offer students extra help in ELA and math.

“This is not a reflection of the incredible work that is taking place in the classroom.” Superintendent Earnest Winston concedes that the performance numbers from the 2020-2021 “sent a jolt” when they saw them.

The kids get it. It’s always the adults that come in and mess things up. ❤️ x.com/emmalikesnews/…

The staff truly goes above and beyond to try to save every animal. Please consider fostering or adopting.

Effective tonight: additional police will be at every CMS high school football game *at every school for the rest of the season*. Middle & elementary students can’t attend without a guardian. All students are banned from walking around except bathroom/concessions.

People. It’s always been the people for me. ❤️ @KJJacobsWCNC

Never officially dropped the news on Twitter. It’s been a great two months! I’m still telling our stories (just in a new way) and still seeing many of my favorite faces!

Lights, camera, action on the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance Annual Outlook! CEOs from the top Fortune 500 companies in the region are giving their economic forecast for 2022.

You would 100% do this Chris Mulcahy if you were here.

Triple espresso in my hand, singing loudly: “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” #BacktoSchool2022

Excited and honored to moderate this panel of powerhouse women leading our community. "There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish."

Great to see so many of our community partners and many of the most prominent and engaged leaders in the Charlotte Region in the room for the event we hosted today. Added bonus: hugging former media colleagues and friends who we invited to sit in. #LetsGetToWork

So proud of the team here at the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance and the countless people across the community who came together to help keep The ACC in North Carolina! Welcome to uptown! As an added bonus, I am now empowered to randomly shout "Wahoowa!" in our office.

Huge news for our partners across Catawba County and the region. $1 billion in #Microsoft data center operations further strengthens the Charlotte Region's tech industry.

It’s a historic day in North Carolina. Proud to be part of the team fighting for health care access for people across the community. #MedicaidExpansion

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools bonds are a critical investment in our children and the future of our community. Here’s to a better tomorrow.