Charlotte families counting on the CMS school lottery to keep their kids in magnet programs are facing a wave of confusion and stress. Parents who followed every step—some even told they didn’t need to reapply—are now seeing their children placed on long waitlists or assigned to schools that don’t fit their plans. The district insists policies haven’t changed, but clear answers are missing, leaving many to wonder if their careful planning will be upended. How are other parents navigating this uncertainty? What changes would rebuild your trust in the system? #Education #CharlotteSchools #CMS