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Ardrey Kell, Community House Middle, South Mecklenburg — school news, PTA updates, and education coverage for Ballantyne families.
Peyton Ding has run the Kumon center on Johnston Road since 2008. He found the method through his own children, who are now both physicians. A paid Partner Spotlight.
Stroll Ballantyne Country Club·Oct 12, 2026
CMS opened the 2026-27 year on August 25. Here is the one-page version for families: every break, workday and early release day, plus what actually changed this year.
Nell Thomas·Aug 25, 2026
La Paz Global connects Charlotte and coastal Costa Rica through education. Its Charlotte-based Let's Rock benefit raised more than $22,000 this year for a scholarship program whose graduates have a…
Stroll Ballantyne Country Club·Aug 4, 2026
Stroll Ballantyne Country Club celebrates the BCC Class of 2026: two dozen high school graduates and where they are headed this fall, from UNC Chapel Hill and NC State to Saint Bonaventure, Furman…
Stroll Ballantyne Country Club·Jul 1, 2026
The July 2026 edition of Stroll Ballantyne Country Club is out and free to read online. Inside: the 2026 high school graduates cover, partner spotlights on Sweet & Elegant Delights, The Glow Up Laser…
Nell Thomas·Jul 1, 2026
A Charlotte-based nonprofit co-founded by Nobel Peace Laureate Elie Wiesel uses education to inspire students to become voices of conscience.
Jack Beckett·Jun 1, 2026
Quick read for Ballantyne families: CMS denied Hill's $2.1B budget 8-1; revised version due May 12. Five key takeaways and a link to the full story in The Charlotte Mercury.
Jack Beckett·Apr 29, 2026
Federal freeze puts $12 million CMS grant on ice, forcing Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools to choose between understaffed classrooms or fresh debt. Local board pleads for a thaw.
Nell Thomas·Jul 17, 2025
CMS, Charlotte Schools, Education, AI in Classrooms, Teacher Retention
Nell Thomas·Jun 23, 2025
Stein’s first vetoes and a budget deadlock put guns, immigration, and teacher pay at the center of North Carolina’s summer session showdown.
Nell Thomas·Jun 21, 2025
Charlotte Catholic principal Lori Phillips resigns after controversial remarks spark parent outrage and viral backlash.
Nell Thomas·Mar 14, 2025
As Trump’s new ICE rules loom, CMS tackles undocumented student protections. Immigrant families and educators seek answers. 🌎📚
Jack Beckett·Jan 22, 2025
Fueled by coffee and curiosity, Jack crafts stories that bridge the gap between information and insight. Whether it's local news, deep dives, or Ballantyne's best-kept secrets, you'll find it all at…
Jack Beckett·Jan 20, 2025
