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Asheville school board chair backs historic change: pay, staffing, power for teachers
ASHEVILLE - The city schools board chair said June 11 that he stands behind a historic proposal that would give teachers more power in decisions over salaries, staffing levels and the budget in what would be a potential first for North Carolina. Chair George Sieburg's support for a new policy...
UNC Asheville Chancellor announces program cuts
UNC Asheville Chancellor Kimberly van Noort is proposing to eliminate several academic programs and departments from the university. According to van Noort, enrollment and tuition declines has led to a current $6 million deficit for the university. This deficit is projected to grow to $8 million next year. The following...
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