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August 13, 2025

New lower school building at Charlotte Preparatory School
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Charlotte Preparatory School Unveils New Lower School Building

Charlotte, NC, August 13, 2025 News Summary Charlotte Preparatory School will inaugurate a new 24,000-square-foot lower school building this month, following the destruction of the previous facility in a fire. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is set for Saturday, and classes are set to begin on August 20. The new building includes 11 classrooms tailored for grades K-4, enhanced safety features, and various student-centered spaces. The $13 million facility symbolizes resilience and a

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Students in a private K-12 school classroom in Charlotte
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Charlotte Metro Area Sees Surge in Private K-12 Enrollment

Charlotte, August 13, 2025 News Summary The Charlotte metro area is experiencing a notable increase in private K-12 school enrollment, rising to 131,230 students for the upcoming school year, up from 126,768. This growth reflects a demand for quality education, highlighted by recent rankings from Niche. The rankings take into account factors such as college scores, diversity, and parent surveys. Notable schools in the area include Charlotte Preparatory School, which is

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Artisans demonstrating traditional Ghanaian pottery techniques.
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Lydia Thompson Explores Ghana’s Artistic Heritage Through Grant

Ghana, August 13, 2025 News Summary Lydia Thompson, a mixed media artist and professor, received a $6,600 travel grant for her research in Ghana. Engaging with local artists, she studied traditional adobe architecture and pottery methods, emphasizing cultural collaboration in art. Her experience has inspired new methodologies and reinforced her connection to themes in her artwork related to the African-American experience. Thompson, recently named the 2025 North Carolina Fellow for Visual

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