New Hanover County Public Schools

The way in which North Carolina teachers are evaluated and compensated could drastically change this school year.

On Friday, the New Hanover County school board held a meeting to discuss the district’s new strategic plan. The plan will guide both the board and the administration’s decisions over the next five years.

In November, North Carolina legislators and the governor finally passed a state budget. WHQR takes a closer look at what's in it for the school system, what isn't, and how advocates feel about it.

The difficulties of teaching have been exacerbated as the Covid-19 pandemic has dragged on. In New Hanover County Schools, this has taken a toll on teacher morale — and officials are trying to figure out what to do about it.

Drowning is quick, and often silent. It can happen in just 30 seconds, and is the 3rd leading cause of unintentional injury death worldwide. To help prevent further drowning deaths and injuries in the Cape Fear region, UNCW has organized a pilot program that will help children in underserved communities learn to swim.

The New Hanover County School system is facing at least two lawsuits and multiple questions about an alleged failure over decades to protect children from…

New Hanover County Public Schools is facing a crisis of public confidence. On Friday, Feb. 7th, Superintendent Tim Markley announced his resignation with…

New Hanover County Schools Superintendent Tim Markley is stepping down. Friday afternoon, school officials announced his resignation and separation…

Peter Frank, a band teacher at Roland Grise Middle School in Wilmington, faces multiple felony charges of sex crimes against children. He is just the…

New Hanover County redistricting of its high schools is complete; as for middle schools, the process continues. The Board of Education plans to assign…