Charlotte Mecklenburg Association of Educators - CMAE

As we enter the new year, CMAE encourages members to engage in our numerous upcoming events. Join us for a Mass Meeting/ Karaoke Dinner on January 22nd and help us continue our growth. Your voice matters!
For our full newsletter:
https://conta.cc/4pLZB37

Happy New Year Email from CMAE All of the latest news and events   Happy New Year CMAE! We are at the school year's halfway point, and we hope you've all had a relaxing break to prepare you for the coming months. CM

Justice Earls has proven time and again that she stands on the side of everyday North Carolinians. We are honored to endorse her for re-election because we know she will continue fighting for our children, our educators, and our families to be treated fairly and with dignity. Justice Earls is the kind of leader who believes that justice should not depend on who you are, where you live, or what you look like, but on the simple fact that every person deserves equal protection under the law.

CMAE Educators & Community Members — We Are Standing With You.

As the presence of Customs and Border Protection increases concern across Mecklenburg County, we want to be absolutely clear: CMAE is committed to protecting our students, our families, and every educator in our district.

Over the past several days, CMAE has met with community organizations, legal partners, advocacy groups, and CMS school board leadership. Together, we are working to ensure that strong safety practices are identified, communicated, and carried out so every school, bus, and classroom remains safe, welcoming, and supportive.

We are actively pushing forward recommendations and partnering to strengthen communication, clarify procedures, and reinforce protections for staff and families. This work is ongoing, and we are fully engaged.

📢 CMAE MEMBERS — EMERGENCY MASS MEETING MONDAY NIGHT
We will gather to discuss updated information, next steps, and ongoing support for our school communities.
👉 Details will be shared shortly.

To every educator who continues to show up with courage, care, and steadiness — thank you. Please reach out if you need support or have concerns. We hear you, we see you, and we stand with you.

— Amanda M. Thompson
President, CMAE

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR EDUCATORS & COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS

We hear the frustration. We feel the frustration.
No state budget. No raises. Increased healthcare costs.
Educators are doing more with less — and have been for far too long.

However, CMAE believes our strength is in collective, organized action — not anonymous isolated call-outs.
We are committed to building strategic, unified advocacy that leads to real, sustainable change for our students and school communities. That work continues — and it grows stronger when we stand together.

Please take a moment to read our full statement:
https://bit.ly/CMAEWalkoutStatement

As we move toward the upcoming legislative session, we will be organizing coordinated, school-based and statewide actions so that our voices are heard loud, clear, and together.

This moment isn’t about stepping away.
It’s about stepping forward — in unity.

Charlotte Mecklenburg Association of Educators (CMAE)

Press Release: Nov 7 and 10 For Immediate Release November 6, 2025 Contact: Amanda Thompson 704-370-1015 (o) CMAE Statement on November 7 & 10 Call-Out Action The Charlotte Mecklenburg Association of Educators (CMAE) acknowledges and understands the deep frustration felt by educators across North Carolina. With no state ...

We are grateful

To everyone who stepped up to serve or continue serving, your commitment and courage did not go unnoticed. Public service is not easy, and we honor all who were willing to lead.

As we celebrate these wins, we remain focused on our purpose:
uplifting educators’ voices and holding our leaders accountable — not only for our students & educators today, but for the future of Mecklenburg County.

The victory is meaningful.
The work continues.
Let’s move forward together.

Today is the Last Day of Early Voting — and Tuesday is Election Day!

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Association of Educators (CMAE) has done our due diligence — listening, meeting, and engaging with candidates through forums, meet-and-greets, and individual conversations.

Our endorsements reflect our values and our commitment to electing strong advocates for students, educators, and public education.

We appreciate everyone who has stepped up to serve our community. This is not about opposition — it’s about unity and ensuring that our Board of Education includes members who will protect and strengthen our schools.

We need your support to help secure strong, student-focused leadership on the Board of Education.

✅ Vote today or at the polls on Tuesday — every voice matters, every vote counts!

**Members check your email about an opportunity on election day!

CMAE Announces Our 2025 Endorsements for the CMS Board of Education

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Association of Educators (CMAE) is proud to announce our official endorsements for the 2025 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education election.

This decision comes after weeks of thoughtful deliberation and deep member engagement — including participation in Classroom Central’s “Candidates & Conversations,” “An Evening Conversation: 2025 CMS Board of Education Candidates,” candidate questionnaires, and open discussions during our CMAE Mass Meeting. Every candidate who participated showed a commitment to our students, families, and schools, and nothing in this process was taken for granted.

Our endorsed candidates were selected based on:
✅ Their commitment to students and educators and alignment with CMAE’s values of equity, excellence, and opportunity for all.
✅ Their ability to collaborate with board and district leaders in ways that strengthen teaching, learning, and educator voice.
✅ Their connection to and engagement with the broader community, ensuring public schools remain a source of pride and progress for every family in Mecklenburg County.

CMAE’s 2025 Endorsed Slate:
District 1 – Charlitta Hatch
District 2 – Shamaiye Haynes
District 3 – Gregory “Dee” Rankin
District 4 – Stephanie Sneed
District 5 – Cynthia Stone
District 6 – Anna London

These leaders represent equity, collaboration, and a shared belief in the power of strong public schools. As the union and professional association voice of CMS educators, CMAE proudly stands with them in this important election.

Read our full press release and download the endorsement flyer here →https://tinyurl.com/2025CMAEPressRelease

Recent polling shows that Independent voters not only blame Republicans for the shutdown, but want Democrats to hold their ground on preventing health care prices from going up.

Welcome Back, Educators!

As a new school year begins, we pause to honor the people who make our schools thrive—from the bus drivers who greet students at dawn, to the teachers who inspire learning each day, to the secretaries who keep everything running, to the administrators who lead with vision, and all educators in between—we salute you all!

Each of you plays a vital role in shaping safe, supportive, and thriving schools for our students. Thank you for bringing your dedication, skill, and heart to this work. Together, we are building something greater than ourselves: the promise of opportunity for every child.

Here’s to a year of purpose, progress, and collective strength.

With gratitude,

CMAE Team

CMAE Board Retreat 2025 – Kicking Off the Year Strong!

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible CMAE Board members for an amazing start to the 2025–2026 fiscal year!

This weekend was a powerful time to reflect, be intentional, and strategically plan for the year ahead — all while keeping our focus on what’s best for our union, our students, and the community we proudly serve. ❤️📚✊🏾

Special shoutout to our local Mecklenburg Delegation (Senators & Representatives) who joined us for in-district meetings, and to our amazing NCAE team for facilitating such impactful work with our board.

🙌🏾 Your leadership and collaboration mean so much.

And of course, THANK YOU to Tommy Nichols and the CLT Creative Co-op for giving us the perfect space to feel both at home and in business mode! 🏢✨

Here’s to a year of bold action, strong advocacy, and building the future our students deserve. 💙💛