Charlotte-Mecklenburg's 2010 Strategic Initiative

In 2010, Charlotte-Mecklenburg (in North Carolina) prioritized the equitable access to effective teachers in the school district as a key objective in its overall goal of providing effective educators for all students. Specifically, the school district called for high-need schools to have teachers and administrators with the same experience and degrees for teachers in schools recognized as Schools of Excellence and Distinction. The strategic initiative was announced in the media; highlighted prominently on the district website; and referenced in presentations to the school board, community organizations, parent groups, and school-level personnel.