Belt-Tightening Forcing Tough Choices for WCPSS
The Wake County Public School System is preparing for the 2018-19 school year by looking at ways to reduce its budget after revenue sources come up short.
Live from the 2018 Education Policy Summit
The Wake County Beginning Teacher Leadership Network (BTLN) is a teacher-led young professionals network that aims to empower and retain beginning teachers in the Wake County Public School System. This week, Christina Spears and America Moreno represented BTLN at the 2018 Education Policy Summit, where they sharpened their leadership skills and met with legislators to …
Former Teacher Leaves $2.7 Million to Send Apex Athletes to College
WakeEd announced the 2017-2018 winners of the Coach Bob Pittard Scholarship! Read our press release. Thanks for watching! Don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe, and click the bell icon for notifications. For more from WakeEd, follow us on social media, links are at the top of this page, and subscribe to our monthly newsletter, Insight, monthly …
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Former Teacher Leaves $2.7 Million to Establish College Scholarship Program in Wake County
WakeEd Partnership is pleased to present the first class of Coach Bob Pittard Scholars. Mr. Pittard was a former teacher and graduate from Wake County Public Schools who left in his will financial capabilities and direction to establish a sustainable college scholarship fund for student athletes in Apex, North Carolina.
STEMposium Named STEM Event of the Year
WakeEd Partnership and the Wake County Public School System collaborated to host STEM in the Park\’s STEM Event of the Year in 2018! Thanks for watching! Don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe, and click the bell icon for notifications. For more from WakeEd, follow us on social media, links are at the top of this …
WakeEd Board Approves Resolution Supporting Additional Funding for WCPSS for 2018-19
The WakeEd Board of Directors has adopted a formal resolution in support of increased funding for Wake County Public School System for the 2018-19.
WCPSS must maintain current level of service
WCPSS is requesting $58.9 million in new spending for the 2018-19 school year. This includes $48 million in new spending necessary to maintain the current level of service.
Teacher Pay and the NC General Assembly
Above all, WakeEd Partnership supports teachers so they can achieve the dreams they have for their students. As the NC General Assembly opens today, we will continue to advocate for higher salaries and better policies that enable Wake County to recruit and retain the best teachers. Visit www.WakeEd.org to learn more about our priorities and …
County Manager’s Budget Proposes $30 Million More for Schools
Wake County Manager David Ellis proposed increasing the spending for WCPSS by $30 million in fiscal 2018-19. That\’s well below the $58.9 million the school board\’s requested increase. The school system says it will take $48 million just to maintain the same level of service as this school year.
Inside the Triangle\’s STEM Event of the Year
During SummerSTEM 2017-2018, 100 Wake County Public School System educators were embedded in 20 STEM companies to experience first-hand the workplace they are preparing students to enter. The impact is seen each year at STEMposium, the culminating event of our professional development program for teachers. Thanks for watching! Don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe, and …