Speaking of Schools (News On The Hill)

Speaking of Schools: Riza Jenkins and Rodney Trice on Glenwood Elementary School

Chapel Hill Carrboro City School Board Chair Riza Jenkins and Superintendent Rodney Trice spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, June 8. They discussed the board’s recent unanimous vote to close Glenwood Elementary School after the 2026-2027 school year. They discussed the reasoning for the arrival at that decision, including facilities, enrollment, and more. They also talked about what comes next for Glenwood families and the programs at the school, how other families in the district can support the Glenwood community, and more. [https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/08160748/IMG_4487-scaled.jpg] ---------------------------------------- [https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2022/06/01104019/Updated-Speaking-of-Schools-Button.png] Speaking of Schools is our regular check-in with the public K-12 school districts in our community.  You can find conversations with leaders from Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, Orange County Schools, and Chatham County Schools by clicking here [https://chapelboro.com/speaking-of-schools]. The post Speaking of Schools: Riza Jenkins and Rodney Trice on Glenwood Elementary School [https://chapelboro.com/news-on-the-hill-with-andrew-stuckey/speaking-of-schools/speaking-of-schools-riza-jenkins-and-rodney-trice-on-glenwood-elementary-school] appeared first on Chapelboro.com [https://chapelboro.com].

Speaking of Schools: CHCCS Chief Communications Officer Andy Jenks on Public Hearing, Graduation, and More

Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Chief Communications Officer Andy Jenks spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, May 18. He discussed the upcoming public hearing on the decision surrounding possible closure of one of the district’s elementary schools. He shared that due to public interest, the meeting has been moved to Smith Middle School from the Lincoln Center. The meeting will still be on Thursday, May 21. He also talked about graduation and other important end-of-year events. ---------------------------------------- [https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2022/06/01104019/Updated-Speaking-of-Schools-Button.png] Speaking of Schools is our regular check-in with the public K-12 school districts in our community.  You can find conversations with leaders from Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, Orange County Schools, and Chatham County Schools by clicking here [https://chapelboro.com/speaking-of-schools]. The post Speaking of Schools: CHCCS Chief Communications Officer Andy Jenks on Public Hearing, Graduation, and More [https://chapelboro.com/news-on-the-hill-with-andrew-stuckey/speaking-of-schools/speaking-of-schools-chccs-chief-communications-officer-andy-jenks-on-public-hearing-graduation-and-more] appeared first on Chapelboro.com [https://chapelboro.com].

CHCCS’ Ongoing Review of Elementary Schools Ahead of Closure Discussions — Speaking of Schools (Mar. 23, 2026)

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Chief Communications Officer Andy Jenks joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Monday, Mar. 23. Despite no new updates since establishing the district’s scope of study on a trio of elementary schools that could be closed soon, the topic continues to drum up passion among the CHCCS community. Jenks shares his perspective on that, how the district is hearing from stakeholders, and how the study on the schools — Ephesus Elementary, Glenwood Elementary and Seawell Elementary — aim to keep the process objective. He also shares how any potential closure will impact future budget seasons, but not the upcoming one…which will instead by complicated by the lack of a state budget. Plus: spring break awaits CHCCS students and staff! [https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2022/06/01104019/Updated-Speaking-of-Schools-Button.png] Speaking of Schools is our regular check-in with the public K-12 school districts in our community.  You can find conversations with leaders from Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, Orange County Schools, and Chatham County Schools by clicking here [https://chapelboro.com/speaking-of-schools]. The post CHCCS’ Ongoing Review of Elementary Schools Ahead of Closure Discussions — Speaking of Schools (Mar. 23, 2026) [https://chapelboro.com/news-on-the-hill-with-andrew-stuckey/speaking-of-schools/chccs-ongoing-review-of-elementary-schools-ahead-of-closure-discussions-speaking-of-schools-mar-23-2026] appeared first on Chapelboro.com [https://chapelboro.com].

Speaking of Schools: Orange County Schools Exceptional Children Program

Orange County School’s Superintendent Dr. Danielle Jones and Executive Director of Exceptional Children Stacey Burns spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, March 2. They discussed the Exceptional Children program in Orange County Schools, including priorities, district events, staff training and support, and more. [https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/02163817/IMG_5505-scaled.jpg] ---------------------------------------- [https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2022/06/01104019/Updated-Speaking-of-Schools-Button.png] Speaking of Schools is our regular check-in with the public K-12 school districts in our community.  You can find conversations with leaders from Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, Orange County Schools, and Chatham County Schools by clicking here [https://chapelboro.com/speaking-of-schools]. The post Speaking of Schools: Orange County Schools Exceptional Children Program [https://chapelboro.com/news-on-the-hill-with-andrew-stuckey/speaking-of-schools/speaking-of-schools-orange-county-schools-exceptional-children-program] appeared first on Chapelboro.com [https://chapelboro.com].

Speaking of Schools: OCS Board Chair Will Atherton and CTE Director Shannon Braxton

Orange County Schools Board of Education Chair Will Atherton and Director of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Shannon Braxton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, February 9, discussing district news and events. They discussed the challenges around the recent winter weather events that kept students off campus, and the small changes to the schedule because of those cancellations. They also discussed the district’s CTE program, including the different pathways students can explore, the opportunity to partner with community businesses, and more. ---------------------------------------- [https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2022/06/01104019/Updated-Speaking-of-Schools-Button.png] Speaking of Schools is our regular check-in with the public K-12 school districts in our community.  You can find conversations with leaders from Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, Orange County Schools, and Chatham County Schools by clicking here [https://chapelboro.com/speaking-of-schools].[https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/10101143/IMG_1920-scaled.jpeg] The post Speaking of Schools: OCS Board Chair Will Atherton and CTE Director Shannon Braxton [https://chapelboro.com/news-on-the-hill-with-andrew-stuckey/speaking-of-schools/speaking-of-schools-ocs-board-chair-will-atherton-and-cte-director-shannon-braxton] appeared first on Chapelboro.com [https://chapelboro.com].