These are North Carolina's top middle and elementary schools in 2025 US News rankings

The Triangle and Charlotte areas were well represented in U.S. News & World Report’s newest list of the best public elementary schools and middle schools in North Carolina.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools’ first Black woman superintendent talks challenges, successes and finding ‘alignment’

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools first Black woman superintendent, Crystal Hill, discusses her role and challenges in leading the district.

EQUALibrium awardee connects students with opportunities, guidance to find their purpose

WFAE profiles EQUALibrium awardee Mike Realon, who received the award for Established Leader in the education category.

Chef Elizabeth Barrick celebrates Hispanic Heritage month with arroz con leche

Rama Road Elementary School multilingual teacher participates in a live cooking demonstration on WBTV.

New novel shares teacher's mission to make fishing more inclusive

'She Talks to Fish' is the first writing venture from visual artist Brian Hester.

Charlotte teen ready for her first Olympics

19-year-old Kaylyn Brown, who graduated from Mallard Creek High School, was selected to compete on the U.S. Track and Field Team.

Charlotte high school student chosen for prestigious NASA internship

This summer, CMS students are celebrating achievements and setting new goals. This student is shooting for the stars.

CMS grad gets drafted by New York Yankees

Dreams are coming true for an Ardrey Kell High School graduate and Queens University of Charlotte athlete.

David W. Butler High flag football team heads to championship with fan send-off

The Carolina Panthers rolled out the blue carpet Wednesday morning to celebrate a local football team headed to the championships.

A run club that makes strides towards inclusion

Students within and outside CMS working together to create community and foster belonging!