News: School

May. 23, 2013 @ 03:49 PM

Class size changes worry local educators

Language in the proposed Senate budget could effectively lift maximum class sizes for students in grades kindergarten through third.


May. 21, 2013 @ 05:01 PM

CATA students earn four Blumeys

Central Academy of Technology and Performing Arts left Sunday night’s “Blumey” awards with four trophies. 


May. 22, 2013 @ 11:13 AM

Pre-K changes will limit number of childen served

Recent bills and the proposed Senate budget could harm NC Pre-K, which offer pre-kindergarten services to children in the community. 


May. 18, 2013 @ 02:38 PM

Mentor program focuses on strength of spirit

Wingate University partnered with Union County Public Schools this year to teach juniors at Monroe and Forest Hills High School about going to college.


May. 15, 2013 @ 12:40 PM

School inflatables bounced

Inflatable devices, such as bounce houses and large slides, will no longer be allowed on school property. 


May. 15, 2013 @ 12:39 PM

UA headmaster wants to increase rigor

After months of searching, the Union Academy Board of Directors chose Ann Walters as the new headmaster.