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We are accepting nominations now for the Wake County Public School System Hall of Fame and as well as our Vernon Malone Friend of Education Award.

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The Career Accelerator program gives Wake County high school students the opportunity to build workforce readiness skills, explore industries they love through hands-on business experiences, and walk away with a $150 stipend and a digital portfolio packed with tools for success.

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Free classroom supply store serving Wake County Public Schools

Magic happens on Friday mornings. Before the school and work day begin, Partners Read volunteers read with two “developing readers” for a total of 30 minutes. This time together helps boost students’ confidence and enjoyment in reading.

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Supporting and advocating for Public Schools

WakeEd Partnership is a unique, strategic, independent nonprofit committed to improving public education and advocating for excellent educational opportunities for all students. This has been our strength for more than 40 years.

Through our business and community partners, we have brought the best minds and ideas to the table to focus on education in Wake County. With an eye on outcomes, our goal is to do the right thing for students.

WakeEd Partnership’s Tools4Schools store provides FREE classroom supplies for nearly 11,000 teachers in North Carolina’s largest school district to ensure that all students in the Wake County Public School System have the supplies they need to focus on learning.

Supporting and advocating for Public Schools

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