The Cumberland County Schools have seen a big increase in the number of students participating in dual enrollment and work-based learning from last year. Dual enrollment students increased from 79 students last fall to 355 students now. Work-based learning has grown from 139 students last year to 331 students. Cumberland County Director of Schools William Stepp said the whole school ... Read More »
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Cumberland Schools TCAP Shows Gains In 8th Grade Math, High School History
Cumberland County Schools seeing gains across the board in its TCAP district scores. Director of Schools William Stepp said that two of the biggest gains were in 8th-grade math and high school history. He said that one area they will focus on for next year is literacy across all grade levels. “We know we have that third-grade goal of reading ... Read More »
Cumberland School Board Approves New Director Stepp’s Contract
Cumberland County School Board approved the contract for the new Director of Schools William Stepp at its Thursday night meeting. The board approved the 3-year contract and an annual salary for Stepp at some $107,000. The current Upperman principal nominated for the job earlier this month. Some board members said the contract was a “lowball” offer. But Contract Committee Member ... Read More »