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Dr. Crystal Hill ousted as CMS sees academic growth, continues cycle of superintendent turnover

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The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools board fired Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill this week despite recent reports showing increases in proficiency and graduation rates under her leadership.

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'Governance failure': CMS board members react to firing of superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill (opens FOX 46 Charlotte)
Published Sep 23, 2026
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Two Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools board members who voted against firing Dr. Crystal Hill said they were blindsided by the board's decision on Tuesday to terminate Hill's contract with convenience.
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Dr. Crystal Hill ousted as CMS sees academic growth, continues cycle of superintendent turnover (opens FOX 46 Charlotte)
Published Sep 24, 2026
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The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools board fired Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill this week despite recent reports showing increases in proficiency and graduation rates under her leadership.