Speaking of Schools (News On The Hill)

Want to be in-the-know about the two school districts in Orange County, North Carolina? Check out Speaking of Schools on Mondays, a ‘News on The Hill’ segment that features leaders from the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools system and Orange County Schools system!

Speaking of Schools (News On The Hill) is a news podcast hosted by 97.9 The Hill (WCHL), with 50 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

97.9 The Hill (WCHL) hosts Speaking of Schools (News On The Hill), a news show with 50 episodes published.

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  Speaking of Schools: CHCCS Board Chair Riza Jenkins

  Sep 28, 202614 min

  Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Board Chair Riza Jenkins spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, September 28. She discussed the recent process of filling the vacant school board seat after Rani Dasi's appointment to the Orange County Commissioners. She also discussed welcoming new board member Tongde Wu. She discussed upcoming feedback opportunities for the community as the board considers elementary school redistricting, updates the early school year transportation situation, and more. The post Speaking of Schools: CHCCS Board Chair Riza Jenkins appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

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  Speaking of Schools: Orange County Schools Superintendent Danielle Jones — (September 21, 2026)

  Sep 21, 202614 min

  Orange County Schools Superintendent Danielle Jones speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Monday, September 21. The post Speaking of Schools: Orange County Schools Superintendent Danielle Jones — (September 21, 2026) appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

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  Speaking of Schools: Rachel Rossi and Jennifer Tang from Glenwood PTA (September 14, 2026)

  Sep 14, 202614 min

  Glenwood Elementary School PTA President Rachel Rossi and Secretary Jennifer Tang spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, September 14. The discussed the school's STEAMM Specialist class, which supports the Mandarin programs at the school. They talked about what makes the class unique, the highly qualified instructor, and the likelihood that the class will be gone after the closure of Glenwood next year. They also talked about the start of the school year for Glenwood families, and more. The post Speaking of Schools: Rachel Rossi and Jennifer Tang from Glenwood PTA (September 14, 2026) appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

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  Speaking of Schools: Chief Communications Officer for CHCCS Andy Jenks

  Aug 17, 202614 min

  Chief Communications Officer for CHCCS Andy Jenks joined 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, August 17. He discussed the upcoming start of the school year, with the first day coming one week from today. They also discussed the impending decision on where students from Glenwood Elementary will go after the upcoming school year. He also mentioned upcoming redistricting conversations, and more. The post Speaking of Schools: Chief Communications Officer for CHCCS Andy Jenks appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

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  Speaking of Schools: National Principal of the Year Jason Johnson

  Aug 4, 202612 min

  Orange High School Principal and National Principal of the Year Jason Johnson joined 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey in studio on Monday, August 3. He discussed his recollection of receiving the National Principal of the Year award at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. He also recounted the work that has earned him accolades, including his decision to return to Orange High School after a prior stint leading that building, and more. The post Speaking of Schools: National Principal of the Year Jason Johnson appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

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