Language Program Choices and Rethinking Classroom Technology Use
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education hears from many parents urging the Board to keep the STEAM Squared dual and world language pathways together, weighs data-driven options for relocating the Mandarin program after Glenwood’s closure and the tight timeline for 2027 redistricting, and approves a new Curriculum and Associates contract while debating how quickly to scale back constant laptop use in classrooms. 23mins
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A consultant summarized two Mandarin program placement options, contrasting placing both lottery-based programs at Rashkis to address underutilization with splitting dual and world language programs between schools to grow offerings, minimize reassignments, adjust satellite boundaries, and preserve walk zones.
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Superintendent Rodney Trice and Board Member George Griffin warned that postponing the Mandarin program placement decision beyond August would jeopardize implementing districtwide redistricting in fall 2027, citing the extensive community engagement, logistical planning, and staff reassignment work required.
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Chief Academic Officer Dr. Bob Bales reiterated the district’s digital learning vision of purposeful, balanced technology use aligned with existing curriculum priorities and outlined next steps to implement it intentionally, including clearer communication to families and expanded non-digital practices like tech-free advisories, brain breaks, and movement opportunities.
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