Ballots set, mayors plot, puppy‑mill politics bite back, and CMS loses its loudest trustee. A brisk, bipartisan trot through the week’s headlines—sprinkled with zoning drama and fresh Bagel buzz.
Federal freeze puts $12 M CMS grant on ice, forcing Charlotte‑Mecklenburg Schools to choose between understaffed classrooms or fresh debt. Local board pleads for a thaw.
Eight must‑read stories—from an ICE factory raid to the Senate rules throttling Charlotte’s budget—plus quick links, witty asides, and a coffee‑fueled author bio.
CMS, Charlotte Schools, Education, AI in Classrooms, Teacher Retention
As Trump’s new ICE rules loom, CMS tackles undocumented student protections. Immigrant families and educators seek answers. 🌎📚
