Report Spotlights School Underachievement
Broadly speaking, only about half of the students in Buncombe County are considered proficient in terms of standardized test scores. The same is true throughout the nation. Although academic performance tanked during the COVID shutdown, the achievement gap was preserved.
5 Teachers Receiving Inaugural “Teachers of Excellence” Award
The Rotary Club of Asheville hosts its inaugural Teachers of Excellence Awards Program luncheon, to be held at noon on January 26 at Trinity Episcopal Church. The goal of this program is to foster and encourage excellence in teaching and reward dedication to education in the Asheville City and Buncombe County School Districts.
Successful Fund Drive at Woodfin School
Several years of fundraising have culminated in a big moment for Woodfin Elementary. Recently, the students and staff held a groundbreaking ceremony to note the beginning of construction on their brand-new playground.Several years ago, donors in the community rallied around Woodfin to support the school with various fundraising projects. This led to a conversation about […]
Why Do We Send Our Kids to School?
Our world is divided into wise people and fools. And fools divide themselves by race, color, gender, or religion.
Masks: School Board Shuts out Parents
Concerned BCS parent Tamara Parker addresses the mask mandate in schools.