April 16, 2025 Dear Chatham County Schools Staff and Families, I am writing to share an important update regarding a recent directive from the U.S. Department of Education, requesting that school districts reaffirm their compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This directive follows the U.S.

CEF is seeking a professional photographer to donate their services to photograph students and volunteers during our upcoming Books on Break – free books fairs at our Title I and rural elementary schools. Email cate@cefmail.org if you are interested.

Here is what we know. The Department of Education is responsible for ensuring our most vulnerable students receive a quality, accessible education. This order will have far reaching impacts in our rural and low-income communities and on children with disabilities and special needs. In Chatham County, 16% of our school