We are the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education.
Charlotte, NC
Joined February 2016
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What better way to learn about local government than to become a School Board member for the day?
Board Member Hatch spent time with local Cub Scouts helping them explore how school boards work, why community voices matter, and what it means to make decisions that serve others.
TOMORROW is your chance to meet the finalists for the 2027 Student Advisor to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education.
Hear directly from the candidates and learn how they plan to represent and support their fellow students. Join us in person or watch online via YouTube!
Board Member London was thrilled to join South Academy of International Languages (SAIL) for their Fun Run last week!
Thank you to the parent organization for hosting such a high-energy fundraiser rooted in school spirit and positivity. #CMSProud
Thank you to Esperanza Global Academy for inviting Board Chair Rankin this morning to read with students! Connecting directly with our scholars and dedicated teachers is always a highlight for our Board. #CMSProud
Join us for the Northern Regional Roundup—a FREE community resource and family expo packed with interactive fun, local resources, and connection!
🗓️ Saturday, November 14, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Huntersville Recreation Center (11836 Verhoeff Dr, Huntersville, NC)
Join us for next week’s Board meetings: Intergovernmental Relations Committee on Monday and our regular Board Meeting on Tuesday. Agendas are available on our website.
At our September Board meetings, we brought back a favorite tradition: kicking off every meeting by celebrating student achievement! Honoring academic growth grounds us in our top priority—student outcomes. #CMSProud
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🛝 Today we dedicated the new playground at Devonshire Elementary! 🌟
Huge thanks to @AmericanAir, @CartersKids, Sinclair Recreation for making this possible, and to the American Airlines volunteers who spent two days building a safe, inclusive space for our students.
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Devonshire Elementary has a brand-new playground! 🛝✨
Board Chair Rankin and Board Member Stone joined Devonshire students, staff, and partners this morning to cut the ribbon on the new play space.
Special thanks to American Airlines, Carter’s Kids, and Sinclair Recreation!
On September 24, we gathered to celebrate the power of "schoolanthropy"—the idea that everyone can make an impact on our public schools!
Thank you to the CMS Foundation for a fantastic event. We're already looking forward to 2027!
Here are the finalists for the 2027 Student Advisor to the Board. Thank you to all our applicants, and congrats to our finalists!
Important updates from tonight’s Board of Education meeting regarding leadership transitions within Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
Over 250 local students explored tech careers at the inaugural InnovateHER event, hosted by the City of Charlotte & CMS at the Spectrum Center! 💡 Board members Monterrey Duvall & Dr. Hatch—both with backgrounds in tech—dropped by to support the next generation.
"We don’t need a world of optimistic people who think everything is fine. We need a world full of hopeful people who know everything is not fine and will get to work on it anyway."
Thank you to 9th grader Harry Lightfoot III for sharing these words from his essay on hope!
Every two years, the CMS Board of Education sets its legislative agenda to lobby local, state, and federal leaders for the funding and policies our schools need. We want your input!
Follow the link to take the survey: survey.sogolytics.com/r/CMSL…
