Lead was detected in the drinking water of seven schools in Asheville after the water did not undergo the necessary mitigation process. The Buncombe County Department of Health & Human Services assured that students were not exposed to lead in the drinking water, but the incident has raised concerns about water safety in schools.
Top education news in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville’s top education news revolves around the potential impact of shutting down the Department of Education. Discussions have been ongoing about how this move, proposed by President-elect Trump, could affect local schools. The community is concerned about the implications for funding and educational standards. This debate underscores the broader national conversation about the role of federal oversight in education.