Charlotte, January 26, 2026 A major winter storm has severely impacted...

CMS Board Acknowledges Issues with School Choice Lottery System
Charlotte, January 14, 2026 The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education has recognized significant problems with the new online school choice lottery system, Parchment. Technical glitches erroneously classified many students as waitlisted when they were entitled to guaranteed seats, prompting frustration among parents. New board members called for immediate action to improve transparency and communication with families affected by these issues. CMS officials are working to rectify the errors and ensure that

