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ArticlesPlain-language writing on how school choice in Charlotte actually works, and the missteps that lead families to regret a decision.Read the articlesCMS Program Choice ChangesWhat the CMS Board approved on August 11, 2026: which magnet programs are ending, which are starting, and which transportation zones change. Change details come from the board action; unchanged arts continuation information is also checked against current CMS program guidance. Nothing affects the current school year.See what is changingCMS Magnet Lottery Key DatesWhen registration opens, when the lottery application closes, and when results land. Anything CMS has not announced yet is marked as an estimate built from last year, never as a date we invented.See the datesWhat Makes RYSE UniqueSee how RYSE gives Charlotte families a clearer view of schools, what our information can tell you, and where it comes from.See what makes RYSE uniqueFAQClear answers about how RYSE works, school data, plans, privacy, and account access.Browse the FAQA complimentary 15-minute chatTalk to a real person about your family and get pointed in the right direction. No card, no pressure.Book a time
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