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FAFSA applications open for school year

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Parents say Cabarrus County teacher, choked, sat on son with unique needs

Chris Mason's parents said he came home from school one day shaking and with bruises on his body.
Education

'I thought he was having a seizure' | Parents say former Cabarrus County teacher choked, sat on son with unique needs

Chris Mason's parents said he came home from school one day shaking and with bruises on his body.
Education

Bus stop violations reported in Mooresville

More than 200 school bus stop arm violations have been reported so far this school year.
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'It's horrifying' | Mooresville school bus cameras capture 200+ stop-arm violations

District leaders are urging drivers to follow the laws of the road in an effort to keep students safe.
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FAFSA applications open for students after weeks of testing

The overhaul was meant to simplify the famously complex form, but technical problems made it more challenging than ever. Officials hope this year will be different.
Education

CMS hosts healthy eating event for families

Merry Oaks International hosted its first Family Nutrition Night, after years of a successful farming program.
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CMS program aims to improve education and access to healthy food

Merry Oaks International hosted its first Family Nutrition Night, after years of a successful farming program.
Education

'She was embarrassed' | Charlotte mom says she was met with NDA when trying to talk to charter school principal about daughter's braid being cut off

Another student reportedly used scissors to cut the braid out, down to the scalp.
Education

Inspection forces Charlotte preschool to close its doors

Charlotte Fire claimed the school isn't listed as an education center so it forced an order to vacate.
Education

Charlotte mom says charter school demanded NDA for meeting about daughter's braid being cut

Another student reportedly used scissors to cut the braid out, down to the scalp.
Education

Chester County coaches join initiative to combat drug overdoses

It's called Coaches vs. Overdoses and aims to offer help and combat rising overdose numbers.