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Rob Jackson Steps Down After 34 Years | Asheville News
After four transformative years as Buncombe County Schools superintendent, Rob Jackson is stepping down — marking the end of a 34-year North Carolina education journey. Returning to his roots in the district where he began his career, Jackson built a culture of inclusion and collaboration, boosting teacher satisfaction from 80% to 95%. He prioritized student well-being by expanding free meals and mental health services, helping push graduation rates to an all-time high of over 91%. Despite these wins, he remains vocal about the need for more state funding and school advocacy. As he retires to…
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