Upper and middle school students at Davidson Day School on Monday learned about the history of Islam and its impact on modern global issues from local expert and activist Amad Shakur. Also in this column, Pine Lake Prep seeks professionals to present at its career fair Nov. 18, W.A. Hough High presents Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town” this weekend, Cannon School students go “mobile,” and updates from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools about the superintendent survey and registration for next school year. Read the full story

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools buses are back on the roads this week, practicing their routes for the Aug. 25 start of school. Also in this column, incoming freshmen at North Meck High School head to “Viking Training Camp” this week, Cannon School athletes are honored for sportsmanship, and schools offer open houses and other back-to-school activities. Read the full story

Students from W.A. Hough, North Mecklenburg and Hopewell high schools prepare to face off in a battle of the bands Friday at Rural Hill. Also in this column, Davidson Elementary students Spencer Barnes and James Shaul plan a carnival and fundraiser to benefit the Ada Jenkins Center, Davidson IB Academic Facilitator Mary Kendrick receives a prestigious writing award, CMS athletes register for sports screenings, and students at Woodlawn and Cannon schools participate in national history and Spanish competitions. Read the full story