Forums underway as WCU, educators explain lab school

The first of two forums about the new Catamount School unveiled plans, objectives and information. The forum, which took place March 16 on the campus of Western Carolina University, was led by Kim Winter, associate dean of The College of Education at WCU; Dan Grube, director of The School of Teaching and Learning at WCU; […]

“Catamount School” raises new questions and curiosity

Western Carolina University and Jackson County public schools are teaming up to bring a new and ambitious program to the public school system. The new initiative, dubbed “Catamount School” by the North Carolina legislature, will start thisĀ August and is aimed at districts where schools are identified as low-performing. Catamount School will serve students as a […]

Back to school

Western Carolina University welcomes its new class this weekend before the new school year begins on Monday, Aug. 20. The freshman move-in starts on Friday, Aug. 17 when around 1,500 new students get in the school groove. Expect changed and heavy traffic on campus. The freshman convocation starts 5.30 p.m. in the Liston B. Ramsey […]