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e had originally planned for this issue to be a high school football preview edition because of the positive response we received from doing the same in our August 2019 edition. However, COVID-19 has seen to it that nothing we plan for this year can be assumed. As of press time, we still do not know if high school athletics will take place in Cabarrus County this fall. So then, why not discuss the issue at hand? What is education for our youth going to look like this year?

Most students have not attended school since the middle of March. Parents and school system personnel across the state had to wait until Gov. Roy Cooper announced his stipulations for reopening, which he did not do until July 14. It was only then the individual counties could begin to formulate their plans to welcome back students. Thankfully, now, we have a few answers and that is what this edition of CM is all about.

We will look at Cabarrus County’s plan for reopening and how it affects families, students and faculty members. We also will give you a peek into two brand new schools opening this year, West Cabarrus High School and Hickory Ridge Elementary. The new high school will house a new aerospace STEM program that will certainly peak many students’ interest.

Finally, with all these new regulations, some parents are seeking out alternative ways to educate their children, including homeschooling and the College Career Promise program at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College.

We’ll explain the appeal and concerns of these education paths.

Make no mistake, this is a different world we are living in at present. All plans are fluid. It is possible, by the time this edition is released, the plans stated in this edition may be negated by unforeseen circumstances. We are all learning to adapt and change with every passing week for sure. But the education of our children is not something to be toyed with or politicized. My only hope is the people in charge of these decisions are making them because they believe they are the absolute best for our children and not for political gain. And that’s all I have to say about that.

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CABARRUS COUNTY SCHOOLS

Launching Education into the Future

BY KIMBERLY BROUILLETTE

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or anyone who has seen the numerous modular buildings located at most Cabarrus County schools, it is obvious that the student population is busting at the seams. In fact, Concord is ranked as the 16th fastest growing city in the country, according to a 2019 article in wallethub.com. Official 2020 U.S. Census records won’t be released until next year, but there are approximately 220,500 people living in Cabarrus County at this time, as per worldpopulationreview.com.

This includes an increase of over 42,000 residents since the 2010 U.S. Census was performed.

It’s no surprise that the school numbers for the county reflect a large student population. The 20172018 school year included 32,582 students throughout the 40 schools existing at that time, according to publicschoolreview.com. Fortunately, Cabarrus County has taken action on this critical area. For the 2020-2021 school year, two new schools will be opening — West Cabarrus High and Hickory Ridge Elementary. A new middle school will be opening in 2022, also.

West Cabarrus High School is the first three-story school facility in the county. For the 2020-2021 school year, it is projected to have 1250 students in grades 9-11, but will eventually allow for an enrollment of 1,600 students as the senior class is

“Our program is looking to partner with Concord Padgett Regional Airport for guest speakers, flight time and internships.”

—YOLANDA BLAKENEY, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF WEST CABARRUS HIGH

promoted for 2021-2022, according to the Cabarrus County Schools website, cabarrus.k12.nc.us. A staff of 111 members have been employed, of which 74 are teachers.

The new high school will alleviate much-needed classroom space for the existing schools. It will initially receive students from eight feeder schools: • 4 Middle Schools — JN Fries, Concord Middle, Winkler Middle, and Northwest Cabarrus Middle • 4 High Schools — Concord High, Central Cabarrus High, Northwest Cabarrus High, and JM Robinson High.

In future years, students in the West Cabarrus District will primarily come from Weddington Hills Elementary and Winkler Middle School, located almost directly across the street from the high school.

The state-of-the-art facility, located on Weddington Road in Concord, will house many unique learning spaces, including (8) floor-to-ceiling collaboration rooms for student and teacher use throughout all three floors. A unique “stairatorium,” a large tiered-seating area on the first floor, is outfitted with (2) 80” displays for meeting spaces of under 200 individuals. In addition, a 720-seat auditorium, a 1,280-seat spectator gym, and a 150-seat auxiliary gym, along with other typical program spaces, will also be included. Student dining will be mostly informal, and

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“CCS wants to bridge the gap between industry and education through opportunities for underserved populations who otherwise would not have access to this type of experience, training, and employment opportunities.”

—YOLANDA BLAKENEY, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF WEST CABARRUS HIGH

The new West Cabarrus High School sits ready to welcome new students.

mixed in with large circulation spaces with various distributed serving options and locations available. For the outdoor portion of the campus, a football stadium, track and field events, concessions/restroom building, field house, baseball/softball fields and associated storage/restroom building, six tennis courts and associated restroom building, a band field and four practice fields will be provided.

Todd Smith, the new principal of the school, began his teaching career in 1992 as a social studies teacher at West Charlotte High School. After completing the Principal Fellows program, he joined Cabarrus County Schools as an Assistant Principal at Central Cabarrus High in 1999. He was named principal at JM Robinson High School in 2005. In 2008, he opened Concord Middle High, and remained there for 10 years. Smith also served as interim principal at Mt. Pleasant High for one year before moving into his current role as principal of West Cabarrus.

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for their post-secondary plans while enjoying their high school experience.

He added that the school will also provide: • Engaging, active instruction; • Support systems for both students and staff; • Positive student experiences— extracurricular and athletic opportunities; and • Embrace diversity in a safe and collaborative learning environment.

The community had the opportunity to help choose the new West Cabarrus High’s mascot, according to Smith.

“We utilized a collaborative effort to select our mascot. The community had the opportunity to submit nominations via CCS’ web page for a specific time period. West Cabarrus administrators and Athletic Director (AD) provided the top six nominations to then identified West Cabarrus students for a vote.

Based on voting results, Wolverines won and became the official mascot. We also

utilized a collaborative process to decide on the appearance of the Wolverine.”

“A Jostens artist provided a rendition which we shared with several student focus groups from feeder middle and high schools for input.

Based on the student input submitted to Jostens, we came up with the current rendition of the Wolverine.

We have received a lot of positive feedback from the resulting mascot and his image… The school’s colors of red and black were selected before I was named as principal.”

In addition to the beautiful campus, West Cabarrus High has the distinction of being the first Cabarrus County School (CCS) to have the STEM Academy of Aviation and Aerospace program. It will offer three career pathways for students — Aerospace

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(engineering), Aeronautics (pilot), and Avionics (repair and maintenance).

According to Smith, “students apply to the STEM Academy of Aviation through CCS’ Choice Program application. This is the same process utilized by all students applying for any of CCS’ academies or choice options. The selection process is also the same process in place for all CCS Choice programs. Students must be enrolled in CCS but can live outside of the West Cabarrus district to apply and/or participate. The objective is for students to leave the program with industry certifications and prepared for a successful and productive career in the aviation industry.”

According to Yolanda Blakeney, assistant principal of West Cabarrus High, “There are very few programs of this type — Sun Valley High School in Union County, T.W. Andrews in High Point, NC, and the Early College of Forsyth County. Cleveland High

Hickory Ridge Elementary will be the first two-story elementary school in Cabarrus County in decades.

School in Johnston County offers the exact same program that West Cabarrus will offer and will partner with us…Our program is looking to partner with Concord Padgett Regional Airport for guest speakers, flight time

and internships. We also want to partner with some of their maintenance suppliers for internships.”

“For 2020-2021, the courses we will offer are 9th — Launching into Aviation; 10th — Introduction to August 2020 | 9

[ Feature ] Flight AND Aircraft Systems and Performance; and 11th — Flying Environment AND Flight Planning.

Class descriptions can be found at https://youcanfly.aopa.org/high-school/ high-school-curriculum. Avionics and Aerospace pathways will be added in the upcoming years. There are also opportunities to expand the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS - or drones) course in the future into a pathway,” Blakeney adds.

When asked about any special technology or software to be used, Blakeney explained, “Aircraft Owners and Pilot Association (AOPA) provide access to their program because of the academy. There are also program specific STEM learning activities and scholarships. We also will have partnerships with Concord Padgett’s Civil Air Patrol because of the academy.

West Cabarrus will also house flight simulators to support pilot credentials.”

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“NC ranks #7 for the best place for economic development for aviation and aerospace. Concord is in the top 20 of the fastest growing economy in the US. — based on a Cabarrus Economic Development report. When partnered with the projected 80% retirement rate of pilots within the next 10 years, there is an employment gap with opportunities for high paying careers. The military and large programs such as Emory Riddle are not able to fill the projected gap alone.”

Blakeney continued, “CCS wants to bridge the gap between industry and education through opportunities for underserved populations who otherwise would not have access to this type of experience, training, and employment opportunities.”

The new STEM Academy of Aviation and Aerospace program will prepare students for several higher education programs in NC. Aviation programs

can be found at Guilford Tech and Lenoir Community Colleges, as well as Elizabeth City State and NC State.

In addition, Emory Riddle University of Alabama also offers a prominent program that students would be able to apply for.

The other new school, Hickory Ridge Elementary, will be open in time for the 2020-2021 school year, and is located on Hickory Ridge Road in Harrisburg. The new facility will house up to approximately 850 students and 44 classroom teachers.

Improved technology will include smartboards (K/1) or TV (grades 2-5) to use for instructional purposes in each classroom. Additionally, the students will all be 1-1 with technology — iPads for K/1 and Chromebooks for grades 2-5. Another improved technological advancement will be that all classrooms will have a document camera that will interact

with the teacher iPads to display on their smartboard or TVs. According to Hickory Ridge’s new principal, Adrian Parry, “Class sizes are within the district/state average. We should have approximately 18 students in K-3 and 27 students in 4th and 5th grade.

Our enrollment is increasing weekly and we are excited to welcome everyone into the Hickory Ridge family.”

Parry also elaborated on the process for choosing their new mascot and colors.

“We are the Hickory Ridge Cowboys. We wanted to make sure the community and students were involved throughout the process. In the fall of 2019, we opened received nominations through an online poll...Once we had our nominations, we partnered with the two elementary school that our students are coming from (Patriots STEM and Harrisburg) and had the students vote at their current elementary schools.”

Having worked in education for 16 years, Parry is looking forward to her position at the new school. “I graduated with my BS in Elementary Education from East Carolina University.

While in the classroom, I taught 2nd, 3rd and 5th grades. I was a North Carolina Principal Fellow and graduated from UNC Charlotte with my Masters in Educational Administration. I believe that social emotional learning practices should be integrated throughout the school day and serves as the foundation for learning.”

“Our students will participate in a sensory integration/mindful class within the special area rotation. Through this class, they will work on goal setting, developing a growth mindset, learn about mindful practices, and experience sensory integration and movement within the classroom. The students will be learning through social emotional practices throughout the building.”

For more information on these or any other schools and programs, visit www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us, or call the individual Cabarrus County school facilities.

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Education’s New Look

BY KRISTY HUDDLE

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ugust is typically the time when parents and children begin their back to school shopping. Families are hunting for the best deals on crayons, binders, glue sticks, and the perfect first day of school outfit. While those things are still happening, this year’s back to school list will look a little different.

In June, Governor Roy Cooper, along with the State Board of Education, released details on three possible plans to reopen schools in North Carolina. Each viable option included additional safety precautions to be put in place due to Covid-19.

As many schools will be operating at reduced capacity and some students opting to school from home, education will look very different this year, both literally and figuratively.

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IN MARCH, WHEN SCHOOL BUILDINGS CLOSED DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, ADMINISTRATORS AND TEACHERS SCRAMBLED TO IMPLEMENT A REMOTE LEARNING SYSTEM.

These plans included the following:

Plan A:

• Improved cleaning of high traffic areas • Improved screening of staff and students • All students on campus • Minimal social distancing • Face covering on buses

Plan B:

• Improved cleaning of high traffic areas • Improved screening of staff and students • Schools operate at lower capacity by alternating days students are on campus, splitting time between face to face meetings, and virtual learning • Social distancing should be maintained • Districts can implement this option in a way that works for their staff and students

Plan C:

• Remote learning In March, when school buildings closed due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, administrators and teachers scrambled to implement a remote learning system. Many hurdles were faced, such as limited technology in the homes, children home alone or with little supervision, and lack of understanding in how to utilize the programs. The teachers and schools faced these challenges to the best of their ability. They were able to conduct educational experiences at home.

However, it was evident, if at-home learning would take place in the next school year, changes would need to happen.

In fairness, the ability for some students to successfully learn from home was limited. Some homes did not have the supplies necessary to conduct learning at home. They lacked the needed computer equipment or even internet access. In many cases, parents were suddenly working from home as well, and helping to educate

their students at the same time.

Concerns and anxiety over the many changes happening due to COVID-19 kept families distracted. Teachers suddenly were using their kitchens as classrooms, while dining room tables became student and work desks.

Over the last several months, a lot has been discovered about COVID-19 and its effects on people.

There is a keen awareness of the medical impacts. However, there are implications that go beyond the obvious. Mental health issues associated with COVID-19 have increasingly become a concern. Stress, anxiety, fear, and loneliness have increased as a result of altered daily routines, along with social distancing.

These issues have not gone unnoticed in children as well.

As the start of school inches closer, how to safely reopen has been at the forefront of the minds of educators and parents across the state. It is essential to balance the safety of students, staff, and families with the fact that in-person learning is critical to a student’s academic growth.

On Tuesday, July 14, Gov. Cooper announced the decision for which plan North Carolina would be using to reopen schools across the state. The decision was based on COVID-19 testing and data at that time. Cooper stated,”Today, we announce that North Carolina schools will open for both in-person and remote learning with key safety precautions to protect the health of our students, teachers, staff and families. This is the Plan B that we asked schools to prepare.”

When the plans were initially released, school districts were asked to develop a plan of implementation for each of the options presented. Also, Gov. Cooper has asked each district to provide an opportunity for all remote learning for any family who chooses to go that route. It should also be noted that school systems may decide to go to Plan C if that is what works best for the district. However, they may not move to a less restrictive plan than Plan B. August 2020 | 15

THERE IS NO HANDBOOK FOR DEALING WITH THIS PANDEMIC AND ADDRESSING THE MANY AREAS OF LIFE IT HAS AFFECTED.

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The logistics with Plan B incorporate many things that must be considered.

Schools must recognize the need for technology in the home. While laptops may be distributed, it is uncertain how students who lack internet service will be able to complete the assigned work.

Scheduling students from the same family on the same day to attend classes on campus is a logistical nightmare as well. As of press time, free lunches distributed at the schools were scheduled to cease on August 17. It was expected this would be extended, however this was not confirmed.

How will work at home be monitored and enforced? How will students get the help they need to be successful? These are just a few of the many concerns that have to be considered. From a logistical standpoint, Option B is the most difficult to implement with many moving parts and things to be decided.

Cabarrus County Schools (CCS) took a proactive approach to planning for this event. According to the school board meeting held on Monday, July 13, CCS created committees to address the various aspects of reopening. Each committee had representation from teachers, schools and departments, as well as consultation with the Cabarrus Health Alliance.

As CCS has worked to design a district-wide version of Plan B factors, safety, consistency, transportation, and student engagement were of upmost concern. With Gov. Cooper’s decision to utilize Plan B, considerations such as the number of students and transportation issues dictate how Plan B would work in Cabarrus County.

CCS has chosen to split students into three tracks. Students will conduct remote learning four days a week with a face-to-face meeting on a selected day, according to their track. This plan helps to keep social distancing protocols in all areas within the schools. Students and staff will be required to wear a face-covering and will have temperature screenings each day they are on campus.

As of press time, specific details were still being finalized as it pertains to transportation, school nutrition, and

other details of the reopening. Look for updates to these details on our website, CabarrusMagazine.com In addition, Cabarrus County announced in late June it would be offering a Virtual Academy for the 2020-21 school year. This program is part of the Program Choice option and is only available to a limited number of applicants. Students enrolled in the Virtual Academy will participate in blended coursework, mixing online courses with face-to-face synchronous sessions guided by certified K-12 teachers. It will provide more flexibility and personalized learning for students.

The Virtual Academy was in the works to open the 2021-22 school year, but it became evident that there was a need for this option to be moved up.

School systems across the nation have to adjust and pivot according to information specific to their location and the mandates set forth by their states. There is no handbook for dealing with this pandemic and addressing the many areas of life it has affected. Parents have expressed many concerns. Some are not comfortable with sending their children back at all and would much rather have a fully remote plan in place. In contrast, others are not sure how to handle the more significant role they will need to play in their child’s education while working a full-time job. Administrators have to consider the safety of their staff and students in addition to how they can most effectively teach children during this unprecedented time. The solutions are not clear, nor are they easy.

Regardless, parents will need to stand up and take a more significant role in their child’s education than ever before.

Teachers will need the support of the parents to be effective. The truth is, even these plans can change. If COVID-19 numbers begin to rise, adjustments could be made to the plan.

Now is the time for teachers, parents and students to be a team. Working together, parents, students and educators can excel during this time, even if it looks much different than it ever has before.

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The Reasons We Vaccinate

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he rise of anti-vaccination movements in recent years is posing a threat of resurgence of infections that were once deemed controlled and, in some cases, eradicated in humans. With the momentum these movements have gathered in recent times, it is essential to revisit the conversation to remind ourselves why vaccination is critically important. Most individuals contract chickenpox during their childhood and we know procurement of the virus builds lifelong resistance. Vaccines work in a similar manner; they expose the body to small levels of a pathogen so the body can produce antibodies to fight off the infection and in turn build immunity to that specific pathogen. The benefit of vaccination over natural immunity is that with vaccines, we can confer herd immunity; limiting the risk of an epidemic. Additionally, the individual is exposed to the pathogen at levels that do not incite sickness or require hospitalization thus making it a safer option while circumventing the financial burden associated with disease treatment or hospitalization.

It is essential to mention the study by Wakefield et al. published in 1998 and commonly cited by anti-vaccination movements. This study has since been retracted due to several experimental and ethical flaws; it falsely associated the MMR vaccine with development of autism. It is important to note that this study which only comprised 12 children, has been discredited by numerous scientists who have continuously found no evidence linking the MMR vaccine with development of autism. The MMR vaccine is administered to children for the prevention of measles, mumps, and rubella infections. With the growing antivaccination propaganda, we have seen the re-emergence of measles outbreaks worldwide with over 1,200 confirmed cases in the U.S in 2019, per the CDC. Another myth associated with vaccines is the presence of “harmful� preservatives, particularly thimerosal, aluminum, and formaldehyde. Not only are the amounts of these substances in a vaccine minimal,

our bodies are exposed to them at far greater quantities via foods and the environment. Moreover, as a precautionary measure, the FDA prompted the removal of thimerosal from childhood vaccines in 1999.

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Is Alternative

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BY JASON HUDDLE

ust a few months ago, many believed families that homeschooled their children were a fringe part of the population.

Some mainstream educators accused parents, who chose to homeschool, of raising their children in a “fishbowl” and cutting them off from the outside world. Others believed they were religious zealots and their children were socially inept – unable to relate to their peers. Then, overnight, every family became a homeschooling family.

Jennifer DeRosa, author and home education expert, discussed this topic in the “Help! I’m Not a Teacher!” episode of the Up Front with Cabarrus Magazine podcast in April 2020. What parents were forced to do in March was not traditional homeschooling.

It was “schooling from home,” she specified. The difference, DeRosa explained, is homeschooling parents are able to pick out their curriculum, dictate where, when and how they are going to educate their child, what projects they will tackle, and so on.

Schooling from home entails your child learning curriculum the school system has chosen, turning in projects on their timeline, and completing assignments according to their specifications.

However, since nearly every parent has received a taste of what it would be like to educate their children from home, many are strongly considering the possibility of continuing home education, even if the schools reopen with a normal schedule.

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The College Career Promise (CCP) program, offered at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College (RCCC), allows high school students to take classes that qualify for both high school graduation, as well as credits toward their associate or bachelor’s degree.

Or, if their interest is in a trade skill, they can also choose a path that allows them to earn certificates in various fields, from computer technology to welding, and everything in between.

“A lot of parents are concerned about sending their kids back to school in the fall,” explained Spencer Mason, executive office manager and board member of North Carolinians for Home Education (NCHE). “We’ve definitely seen an increase of phone calls, emails and website visits from parents wanting to know how to get started.” Mason added that over 600 people attended a “homeschool orientation” webinar in July.

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homeschooling. “I would encourage them to not be afraid. They know their children (better than anyone).

Go slow and easy until they find out what is going to work for them.”

One of the advantages of homeschooling is your child is the only student in the class. Therefore, if they pick up a subject quickly, you can move through it as fast as they are able, without having to wait on slower students who may not grasp the concept as well. Likewise, if your child is struggling in a certain area, you have the freedom to slow down and focus on their needs without getting left behind.

Regardless, every child is different, so Bickley said there will be some trial and error when selecting the right curriculum for your child. “Don’t buy an entire a curriculum until you know it is a good fit for your child,” she elaborated. “Just because it worked for your friend, it might not work for you.”

In addition, Bickley said many new homeschool parents have various misconceptions regarding what this new venture will be like. “(Some think) it’s all going to be milk and honey and roses, and others have the opposite feeling that they can’t do this, and they are going to ruin their children.

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The process to register for the CCP program is relatively simple.

Each student must fill out an application on RCCC’s website (rccc.edu). The next step is to contact their high school guidance counselor, who will need to fill out an approval and transfer form. Students can register up until the last business day before their desired classes begin. Fall semester classes for 2020 begin August 17.

The truth is in the middle. There will be some wonderful days and there will be days you want to investigate boarding school options,” she quipped.

Parents may find social opportunities more limited under COVID-19 restrictions. However, Bickley explained there are still some “wonderful resources with online groups…(You can) find real people with children roughly the same age.

Seek out social and academic activities to do together.” The best advice Bickley had for parents was to realize they are not in this alone. “Find your tribe of support and lean on them,”

she stated.Bickley is the administrator for two area “Gavel Clubs,” which help students learn to be confident public speakers — a “Toastmasters for kids” program, if you will.

Unfortunately, the groups had to finish the last six classes online, “which isn’t ideal for public speaking,” lamented Bickley. However, she still hopes they will be able to meet again, beginning mid-September. Of course, the groups will most likely be capped at a smaller number of students. Programs like Gavel Club allow homeschooled students to have the social interactions necessary for development. Parents

will find there are clubs and programs for almost every interest.

In addition to traditional homeschooling, parents of high school juniors and seniors have another alternative which also allows them to earn college credit with no tuition fees.

The College Career Promise (CCP) program, offered at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College (RCCC), allows high school students to take classes that qualify for both high school graduation, as well as credits toward their associate or bachelor’s degree.

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them to earn certificates in various fields, from computer technology to welding, and everything in between.

With the average in-state cost of attendance to an NC university now over $18,000 per year, the cost savings for parents to receive two years of tuition-free college education is something to consider.

This includes the opportunity to take summer courses as well, if desired.

The process to register for the CCP program is relatively simple. Each student must fill out an application on RCCC’s website (rccc.edu). The next step is to contact their high school guidance counselor, who will need to fill out an approval and transfer form. Students can register up until the last business day before their desired classes begin. Fall semester classes for 2020 begin August 17.

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told CM 90% of classes this coming semester will be online. However, for classes that cannot be completed online, such as lab courses, social distancing will be implemented.

In 2014, CM interviewed a Cabarrus County couple who had decided to begin homeschooling her child in third grade. “We made the decision to homeschool when our youngest son was struggling through his third-grade year,” the mother told CM at the time. “He was benefitting from several resources within the school; however, we noticed his personality was changing quite a bit. He was becoming more selfconscious and withdrawn. This was different from the outgoing, bubbly child he had been. At that time, we felt we could better customize his academics to better meet his needs.”

In a follow-up interview for this article, the student’s father explained

their son is doing wonderfully. He is still being homeschooled, and entering his senior year of high school. He has also just received his Information Technology Essentials Certificate, which he was able to earn through the CCP program at RCCC. He is still enrolled in the program and plans to graduate high school with several more college credits to his name.

Even though the reasoning for beginning his homeschool journey may have been different than parents cite during this crisis today, the advantages of choosing this path can no longer be dismissed as only practical, or necessary, for a few. For more information on the CCP program, listen to the “Alternative Education” episode of Up Front with Cabarrus Magazine podcast from July 2020.

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Hence, it is not enough for our schools to just meet goals. We must exceed state-set goals in order for all children to succeed in life.

With less than 20% of our schools exceeding state goals, there are areas of improvement and gaps to bridge to make certain of this success. This begins by ensuring that every student is receiving the best education possible.

We need a continued focus on our lowest-performing, highest-needs schools, using the successes of our highest-performing schools, as our road map. We will thereby close the fairness gaps in our school system, allowing equal educational freedoms and access to all students. Let’s use what we’ve done right, to improve in other areas.

Providing a mindful and responsible allocation of funds to support educational programs that put every student on the same path to success, is a must. Allocation of additional technical resources and putting the teacher assistants back in the classroom will guarantee students from all walks of life, despite their school placement, will have the same opportunities to achieve their goals. Allocation of funds for additional specialized Exceptional Children’s (EC) programs will offer students and parents needed options to better suit the student’s individual needs, close learning gaps and improve not only the student’s performance; but, increase countywide performance.

Improvement in the area of discipline is also needed; as, there are specific groups of students who are being suspended at a rate almost four times greater than other groups of students. This not only impacts absenteeism, individual educational and social success, but it creates a lack of unity throughout the school, as well.

These students need additional attention and it is our responsibility to find out why. By assessing their needs, creating individualized plans and the implementation of wrap-around services, we can bring about a reduction in the number of suspensions overall.

By allocating additional funds to support our education programs, adding more specialized programs for the EC program, a continued focus on lowperforming, high-needs schools, and reducing the number of suspensions, we can begin to exceed the state’s overall goals and unify our educational system in Cabarrus County, which is a WIN for our community.

NeQueela DeasBlanton, candidate for the Cabarrus County School Board, is a Charlotte native, married to a local Attorney, John R. Blanton. She is the proud parent of two sons, living with disabilities (Ne’Quan and John). NeQueela is a nationally-trained and certified NC Disability Rights Advocate and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with trauma training.

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RCCC Small Business Center Receives Grant For Free COVID-19 Recovery Support

he Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Small Business Center has received a $12,500 grant from Wells Fargo to assist small businesses in recovering from the effects of COVID-19. The funding will provide free business counseling and assessment to help qualifying business owners create smart strategies for moving forward.

The BRACE (Business Rebound as COVID-19 Evolves) program will support five professional business coaches who will assist 50 existing businesses in developing response and recovery efforts related to COVID-19. Each coach will partner with 10 small business owners to assist them in evaluating their needs and formulating new strategies.

Coaches can help with staffing, inventory, technology, operations, finances, marketing and more.

“Many business owners have been crippled by COVID-19 and are struggling to find their way,” said Craig Lamb, Vice President of Corporate and Continuing Education. “By

providing free, one-on-one remote counseling and assistance from industry experts and professional coaches, we can help businesses get back on their feet more quickly and give them the ongoing support to stay there.”

By meeting one-on-one and completing a detailed assessment of the business’s needs and opportunities, coaches will help owners create a specific plan for recovery. Megan Smit, who took over as director of the Rowan-Cabarrus Small Business Center on June 1, noted that ongoing support will be available to businesses as they move forward and implement their plans. Small businesses located in Cabarrus and Rowan counties may reach out to the Small Business Center for assistance through the BRACE program.

“Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is committed to doing everything we can to help as our local economy emerges from the effects of COVID-19,” said Dr. Carol S. Spalding, president. “Many small business owners have lost August 2020 | 25

[ On the Go ] income, jobs and livelihoods, and this grant will allow us to provide needed support and expertise to help them recover.”

To learn more, email sbc@rccc.edu or call 704-216-3534 and reference the BRACE program. For more information about Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, please visit www.rccc.edu or call 704-216-RCCC (7222).

Brightway, The Osteen & Aldridge Open Agency in Locust

Business partners, Stephen Aldridge and Robert Osteen, who together operate Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care in Albemarle, announced the grand opening of their local insurance agency, Brightway, The Osteen & Aldridge Agency. The office is located at 243B Town Center Drive, Suite B in Locust (next to Locust Ace Hardware).

“We’re thrilled to open our office to welcome customers who prefer an in-person experience. Please call our office at 704-565-0725 to schedule an appointment if you would like to meet with an Agent,” said Aldridge.

“We’re also available to assist customers by telephone and via email at sasha.eury@brightway.com.”

Born and raised in the Tar Heel State and a graduate of Albemarle High School, Sasha Eury is the Principal Agent who runs the dayto-day operation of the agency. She brings more than two decades of professional experience to Brightway that includes a solid appreciation for and understanding of how to provide top-notch customer service. As a Brightway Agent, she loves providing

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excellent customer service to the community and making a difference in the lives of her friends and neighbors in Stanly, Union, Mecklenburg and Cabarrus counties. For fun, Eury enjoys cooking, traveling, physical fitness and spending time with friends and family. She volunteers at the local soup kitchen, Community Table.

Brightway, The Osteen & Aldridge Agency offers customized home, condo, renters, auto, flood, RV, motorcycle, boat, umbrella and life insurance policies. Their hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Carolina Cruise Set for September 5

Many car enthusiasts have found most of their events, and even club meetings cancelled, leaving them with few activities involving their vehicle. After months of

spostponements and cancellation of public events, the cities of Kannapolis and Concord, NC have approved The Carolina Cruise for September 5. The Cruise will take place along a 14-mile stretch of Highway 29, between the Atrium Health Stadium and Charlotte Motor Speedway.

“We are inviting all car enthusiasts to join The Carolina Cruise on Highway 29 for a free day of cruising,” organizers stated in a press release. “We are hopeful it will turn into a long fun weekend for visitors.”

On Sept. 5, organizers plan to create a long car cruise on Highway 29. If NC has reached Phase 3 of reopening, area attractions and activities may also be part of the cruise. However, should the state remain in Phase 2, The Carolina

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—Steve Hall, executive director of the Mustang Owner’s Museum

[ On the Go ] Cruise will go on as planned, as vehicles are considered a safe bubble.

Regardless of which Phase the state is in, organizers ask for all participants to follow the safety guidelines for their own safety and others participating in the cruise.

The Mustang Owner’s Museum is developing the Mustang Corral, an area for Ford and Mustang enthusiasts to visit with vendors and food trucks located at the museum. “We are looking for others sites for GM, Mopar, and other brands to use as meeting areas for their enthusiasts,” organizers also stated.

“We all miss the automotive activities with our friends and hope The Carolina Cruise may help us reconnect in a safe and sane manner,” said Steve Hall, executive director of the Mustang Owner’s Museum. “Your involvement will help make this happen.”

The event is free and open to the public. For more information, or to register, contact Hall at 980-439-5653.

Alzheimer’s AssociationTo Host Free Virtual Dementia Education Conference

Based on the guidance from local public health agencies regarding COVID-19, the Alzheimer’s Association’s annual Dementia Education Conference will now be offered as a virtual option and will be free of charge to all North Carolina residents. Hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association, Western Carolina Chapter and the Alzheimer’s Association, Eastern North Carolina Chapter, this year’s theme is “The Power of Many” and will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 2 from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

The event – presented by Sharon Towers – is the largest educational conference about Alzheimer’s disease in the state and will bring together those living with Alzheimer’s or related dementia, caregivers and healthcare professionals.

“The health and safety of our constituents, volunteers and staff remains our driver as we address the COVID-19 pandemic and as we continue to pursue our mission, today and in the longer term,” said Katherine Lambert, CEO of the Western Carolina Chapter. “Through our generous sponsors and talented experts, we are still able to host this educational day for everyone in North Carolina with invaluable information and resources.”

Attendees are invited to join (via video or phone) for the entire virtual event or just the discussions that interest them most. Featuring a variety of discussions led by researchers and other leading experts, some of the session topics will include: • The African American Experience with Alzheimer’s and Dementia - Experiential insight into how families are

“The health and safety of our constituents, volunteers and staff remains our driver as we address the COVID-19 pandemic and as we continue to pursue our mission, today and in the longer term.”

—Katherine Lambert, CEO of the Western Carolina Chapter managing the insurmountable challenges that are often associated with caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia, with an emphasis on the African American family unit.

• Living with Younger-onset Alzheimer’s and Dementia Discussing the unique challenges of a younger-onset diagnosis (under 65 years of age). Many individuals are still in the work-place, their spouses/ partners may also be working full-time, and they may still have “full-time” parenting responsibilities, whether children or grandchildren.

• The Diagnostic Journey and Physician Relationships Addressing questions around determining a diagnosis,

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Association will share “Advancing the Science: The Latest in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research” as her opening session keynote presentation.

Dr. Snyder leads the Association’s International Research Grant Program, the vehicle through which the Association funds promising investigations that advance understanding of Alzheimer’s and moves the field toward solutions for the global Alzheimer’s crisis.

Dave Sanderson, international speaker and author will share “Moments Matter” as his closing session keynote presentation. Living with dementia and caring for a loved one living with dementia requires resiliency and strength. When US Airways Flight 1549, known as the “Miracle on the Hudson,” ditched into the Hudson River on January 15, 2009, Sanderson not only survived the crash but also started to realize

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settled on pursuing a computer science degree. Being chosen as a Goodnight Scholar really surprised me, and I’m very grateful for the opportunities that it will provide.”

Two RCCC Students Graduate As N.C. State Goodnight Scholars

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College (RCCC) graduates Kierstyn Buchanan and Isaac Mayle have been selected to receive the prestigious Goodnight Scholarship at North Carolina State University. The Goodnight Scholars program assists high-achieving students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) fields.

Buchanan and Mayle were among 20 North Carolina community college students selected as Goodnight Transfer Scholars from a field of 297 applicants, after participating in a rigorous selection process that included interviews with N.C. State faculty, staff, alumni and industry representatives from SAS Institute and the Kenan Fellows Program. Recipients were selected based on stellar academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, community engagement, and inspiring goals for success in STEM fields.

The Goodnight Scholarship is valued at $20,500 per year for up to three years ($61,500) for transfer students, covering tuition, fees and housing.

Students also receive access to a comprehensive development program that includes weekly programming, exclusive travel opportunities, and enrichment grant funding.

“Rowan-Cabarrus helped me find myself,” Buchanan said. “When I first came to the campus, I wasn’t really sure what I wanted to do as a career. It was only after being able to take many different kinds of classes that I finally

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and the Rowan-Cabarrus High Altitude Balloon Team.

Last summer, Mayle represented Rowan-Cabarrus as a NASA Community College Aerospace Scholar and traveled to Kennedy Space Center for an onsite experience with community college students from across the United States. Participants were able to tour the space center, interact with NASA engineers, collaborate on projects, and gain hands-on exposure to engineering career possibilities.

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Buchanan, who earned her Associate in Science degree from RowanCabarrus in May 2019, returned to take additional classes under the Associate in Engineering pathway before transferring to a four-year institution. Serving as a math tutor in the College’s Tutoring Center helped her grow both socially and professionally, and she also was a member of the Rowan-Cabarrus High Altitude Balloon Team.

“Rowan-Cabarrus has forever changed my life and set me on the path to success,” said Mayle, who graduated in May 2020 with an Associate in Engineering degree. “The Goodnight Scholarship is a dream come true, and I owe much of my success to the faculty and staff who inspired me, encouraged me and believed in me. I have had a love for science, space and engineering for as long as I can remember, but I was not sure I would actually be able to go to college and pursue the career I have always wanted.”

During his time at Rowan-Cabarrus, Mayle supplemented his studies by participating in many campus events and volunteer activities. He was chosen for the College’s prestigious Ambassador program, where he served as a liaison with students and the community, and was a member of the

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The Goodnight Scholars program was established in 2008 by N.C. State alumni Dr. Jim Goodnight and Mrs. Ann Goodnight, with the goal of providing financial assistance to North Carolina students from low- and middle-income families who wish to pursue STEM-related fields. In 2017, the scholarship expanded to include transfer students from North Carolina community colleges who plan to enroll in N.C. State after earning an associate degree.

“Kierstyn and Isaac are two of our shining stars. We are extremely proud, but not at all surprised, that they rose to the top in the very competitive selection process for the Goodnight Scholarship,” said Dr. Carol S. Spalding, president of Rowan-Cabarrus Community College.

For more information about RowanCabarrus Community College, please visit www.rccc.edu or call 704-216RCCC (7222).

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