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Charlotte 2021 Back to School

Due to COVID-19, masks are required at CMS and adults are encouraged to get vaccinated. There’s also a push among educators ad parents to catch up students who lost academic progress during the pandemic.

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Students and teachers of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will return to classes Wednesday, Aug. 25. While the county is in the midst of a rise of COVID cases and school officials are strongly encouraging staff, teachers and students who can to get vaccinated, families are getting ready for in-person learning.

CMS Superintendent Earnest Winston will join Charlotte Observer reporter Anna Maria Della Costa for a live virtual event at 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 12, to discuss student safety and what families can expect this school year.

Attendees are encouraged to submit questions ahead of the event.

Earnest Winston, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superindent
Earnest Winston, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superindent

Earnest Winston

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent

Dr. Matthew Hayes, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Deputy Superintendent of Academics
Dr. Matthew Hayes, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Deputy Superintendent of Academics


Dr. Matthew Hayes

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Deputy Superintendent of Academics

Christine Pejot, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Chief Human Resources Officer
Christine Pejot, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Chief Human Resources Officer


Christine Pejot

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Chief Human Resources Office

Dr. Frank Barnes, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Chief Equity Officer
Dr. Frank Barnes, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Chief Equity Officer

Dr. Frank Barnes

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Chief Equity Officer

Anna Maria Della Costa
Anna Maria Della Costa

Anna Maria Della Costa

Education reporter, The Charlotte Observer. Read her stories here.

This story was originally published August 10, 2021 at 3:03 PM.

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Charlotte 2021 Back to School

Due to COVID-19, masks are required at CMS and adults are encouraged to get vaccinated. There’s also a push among educators ad parents to catch up students who lost academic progress during the pandemic.