Cumberland County Schools, North Carolina
From Sunshine Review
Cumberland County Schools in North Carolina is the 79th largest school district in the United States (out of a total of 14,470). It is also the 4th largest school district in North Carolina out of 115.
The Cumberland County school district is the second largest employer in Cumberland County. Dr. William Harrison is the district's superintendent. Fort Bragg, the military base, is located in Cumberland County. The district has 6,952 employees.
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[edit] Enrollment and schools
In 2007-2008, total enrollment in the district stood at 52,912. There are 87 schools in the district, including 51 elementary schools, 15 middle schools, and fourteen high schools.
[edit] Controversy over Diatha Harris
In November 2008 it became a matter of national controversy when it was discovered that Diatha Harris, an elementary school teacher in the district, had spoken with what many observers considered to be harshness when she discovered that one of her fifth grade students supported John McCain for president.[1]
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Harrison, the district's superintendent, responded to this revelation by saying, "I was shocked when I saw the clip of an interaction between a Cumberland County Schools teacher and her students as posted on YouTube. While neutral discussion of the political process is appropriate, at no time, particularly with elementary students, should a teacher infuse his/her political views into the discussion. Most disconcerting was the military slant that made its way into this discussion. We are a military community, serving over 15,000 military students and their families. We value the sacrifices, not only of the military parents but also those of their families."
