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November – National Homeless Youth Awareness Month

School board members this week received an update on services provided to homeless students under the McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance Act.  November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month. For the 2015-2016 school year, WCPSS provides services to 2,736 homeless students.  This number represents a 23 percent increase in the number of homeless students in WCPSS […]

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Early Start

Early Start is a full day, three-week summer program for pre-kindergarten students at Title 1 schools. Transportation, breakfast, and lunch are provided for participants.  These students have demonstrated academic need (via screening) and have had no exposure to a preschool setting. Early Start began in 2013 with 19 classes; in 2015, there were 32 classes

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Thank You For Stars of Education

Our annual Stars of Education awards gala was a resounding success. More than 400 educators, business leaders, elected officials, and community members celebrated education in the Wake County Public School System. Together we raised more than $50,000 that will go directly towards supporting the hard working individuals in WCPSS. We wholeheartedly thank each one of

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How to Advocate for Common Core

The North Carolina Academic Standards Review Commission is assessing the state’s reading and math standards. They’ve been working since January, and they have two more meetings to complete their work.  The recommendations they make will go the State Board of Education. North Carolina’s current standards are based on the Common Core. WakeEd believes it is

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