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North Carolina Charter Schools Review Board approves Celeste Beauty Academy to open in Charlotte in 2027. It would be a cosmetology-themed charter high school. It will have to meet several steps before getting final approval, such as showing they've recruited enough students. #nced

Wake County school board member Cheryl Caulfield filed Thursday to run for the NC Senate District 18 seat. She'd run in GOP primary against Chris Stock. Seat now held by Democratic Sen. Terence Everitt, who hasn't filed yet. s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wakegov.com.... #nced #ncpol #ncga #wcpss

Union County charter school ‘operating illegally’ ordered to close immediately The school has operated remotely since Nov. 17, without approval.

Union County charter school ‘operating illegally’ ordered to close immediately. NC Charter Schools Review Board shut down Monroe Charter Academy b/c it was operating without state permission as a virtual school. (Via @rebeccanoel.bsky.social) www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/e... #nced #ncpol

NC Charter Schools Review Board approves Somerset Preparatory Academy to open in 2027 in Union County. It would be 1st NC school for Somerset Academy, a non-profit charter management company based in Florida. Praised for having management fee of less than 8% compared to 15% for other CMOs. #nced

Federal recognition for NC’s Lumbee Tribe included in congressional defense bill Federal recognition would bring funding for education and health care to the tribe, as well as potentially allow it to open casinos.

Federal recognition for North Carolina’s Lumbee Tribe included in congressional defense bill. The bill would unlock education and health funding and potential gaming rights. House plans a quick vote before sending to Senate. (Via @kyleingram.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/politic... #ncpol

What Zillow doesn’t want you to know about NC home listings Zillow removed First Street climate risk scores from 73,000 North Carolina listings, sparking debate over flood risk and disclosure.

What Zillow doesn’t want you to know about NC home listings. Zillow removed First Street climate-risk scores from 73K North Carolina listings. Advocates & MLSs push climate data access & disclosure amid growing flood losses. (Via @chantalallam.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/busines... #ncpol

Durham judge charged with domestic violence had protective order against him The protective order, signed Dec. 1 in Wake County, ordered Durham County chief district judge Clayton Jones to surrender his guns.

Durham judge charged with domestic violence had protective order against him. Clayton Jones, chief judge of Durham County’s District Court, was charged with assault on a female and a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence. (Via Twumasi Duah-Mensah) www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c... #ncpol

Property tax changes for NC? Republicans in House look at relief for homeowners About two dozen North Carolina House lawmakers will look at how to lessen property taxes for homeowners.

Property tax changes for NC? Republicans in House look at relief for homeowners. House Speaker Destin Hall forms 23-member committee to study property tax relief programs, revaluation frequency and revenue impacts. (Via @dawnbvaughan.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/politic... #ncpol #ncga

How loved ones are remembering Cary teenager killed in car crash Lena Goff, 15, died in the Friday afternoon wreck at the intersection of Louis Stephens Drive and Morrisville Parkway.

How loved ones are remembering Cary teenager killed in car crash. Lena Goff, a sophomore at Green Hope High School, was fatally injured Friday. Teen driver charged by police. A Gofundme for her mom has raised $110K. (Via @solomonlexib.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c... #wcpss #nced

NC Charter Schools Review Board votes to immediately terminate Monroe Charter Academy's charter for multiple reasons, incl. operating illegally as a remote school, not having a building C/O. Also cited low scores, budget issues. It's 2nd charter CSRB has closed this school year. #nced #ncpol

These Triangle students won’t have to make up this week’s snow days. Here’s why. Some school districts have announced they’ll use banked time to avoid using makeup days for this week’s cancellations.

These Triangle students won’t have to make up this week’s snow days. Here’s why. Both Wake County and Durham Public Schools have already announced they'll use banked instructional time to cover this week's closings. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e... #nced #wcpss

Is Wake school system too big? Why district says it has countywide snow days. Wake says it doesn’t close schools by town because some students and teachers don’t go to schools near their homes.

Is Wake County school system too big? Why district says it has countywide snow days. Wake has cited reasons like many students & teachers choosing not to live near their schools for why they don't close by town in inclement weather. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e... #nced #wcpss #ncpol

CSRB had given Monroe permission to relocate from Union County to Mecklenburg County when it lost its lease. But it hasn't gotten a certificate of occupancy yet & has been operating remotely since before Thanksgiving. They're only allowed to use remote learning for up to 5 days.

NC Charter Schools Review Board has gone into an unscheduled closed session after hearing that DPI has frozen the state funding for Monroe Charter Academy. CSRB could decide to take immediate action on Monroe, which has been operating remotely without state permission. #nced

CSRB chair Bruce Friend asked his colleagues to give Cape View a 2nd interview in order to talk more with the school's management company. But Friend's motion failed in a 5-5 vote.

NC Charter Schools Review Board rejected motion to reconsider Monday's decision to reject Cape View Leadership Academy, which wants to open in 2027 in Pender County. Cape View wants to be the 1st NC school for Accel Schools, an Ohio-based charter school management company. #nced

Triangle schools announce closings and delays due to icy roads. Here’s the list On Monday evening, area school districts started already announced their plans for the next day. What to know.

Wake County has announced that schools will remain closed Tuesday due to the threat of black ice. Wake will use banked time for both Monday & Tuesday so no makeup days needed. www.newsobserver.com/news/weather... #wcpss #nced

Triangle schools announce closings and delays due to icy roads. Here’s the list On Monday evening, area school districts started already announced their plans for the next day. What to know.

As of 6:30 p.m., Wake County Schools has not made an announcement yet about Tuesday classes. Some districts, such as Durham and Orange County, remain closed. Others like Johnston County & Chapel Hill-Carrboro are reopening on a 2-hour delay. www.newsobserver.com/news/weather... #wcpss #nced

North Carolina Charter Schools Review Board rejects Myrtis Simpson Walker Academy, which wants to open in 2027 in Charlotte. It can appeal to the State Board of Education. It's the 2nd time it's been rejected. CSRB raised questions about the school's budget, education program. #nced

NC Charter Schools Review Board rejects Cape View Leadership Academy, which wants to open in 2027 in Pender County. it can appeal to State Board of Education. Cape View wants to be the 1st North Carolina school for Accel Schools, an Ohio-based charter school management company. #nced

Press release on Wednesday's upcoming NC House Select Committee on Oversight and Reform meeting has Rep. Brenden Jones accusing Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools of "teaching woke ideology" instead of focusing on educating students. sites.ncleg.gov/houseoversig... #ncpol #nced #ncga

NC House Gov Ops (@NCHouseGovOps) / X NC House Gov Ops (@NCHouseGovOps) / X

Based on tone of posts from NC House Gov. Ops and Rep. Brenden Jones, you can probably expect a contentious hearing when Chapel Hill-Carrboro school leaders testify Wednesday at House Select Cmte on Oversight & Reform. x.com/BrendenJonesNC x.com/NCHouseGovOps #ncpol #nced

There’s a plan to increase pay for NC school social workers. Will state fund it? An advisory committee wants to require school social workers to have master’s degrees if the state provides $10.9 million to raise pay.

There’s a plan to increase pay for NC school social workers. Will state fund it? A State Board of Education advisory committee recommends requiring school social workers to have a master's degree if state provides $10,9 million in higher pay. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e... #nced #ncpol

Thank you @madonnaots.com for leading us back in time. Back next week for the TNG acting troupe. #TNGSunNight

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Chris Sarandon's character in "Rivals" in DS9 and the head of Starbase 80 in "Starbase 80?" Sarandon's character was originally written to be Guinan's son before they nixed the idea when they couldn't get Whoopi Goldberg to appear. #TNGSunNight

It would have been interesting trying to explain Worf if he had also transported back to 1893 San Francisco. I haven’t watched Pt. 2 in awhile, but did Worf assume command? #TNGSunNight

I don’t know how many times I watched this episode before realizing the bellhop was Jack London. #TNGSunNight

Spock would approve of Data’s use of stone knives and bearskins. #TNGSunNight

Starfleet must have gotten tired of losing all those captains back during the days of “those old scientists.” #TNGSunNight