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Academic Standards Review Commission Shares Draft Recommendations

The Academic Standards Review Commission (ASRC) met on Monday.  During the meeting, draft recommendations for Math and English Language Arts standards were shared. The recommendations for Math standards are primarily: Repeal current K-8 math standards and replace them with Minnesota’s math standards Return to Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II and abandon integrated math The […]

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Don’t You Forget About Me: Let the Wake Delegation Know Your Support For Budget Decisions NOW

Almost 40 year-round schools in WCPSS have been in session since July 7th. Educators at the remaining 130+ schools will receive students on August 24th.  This is just over two calendar weeks away. And WCPSS is still operating on an interim budget. We need budget decisions.  Now. As previously published, here are budget approaches that

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Our House – In the Middle of our State: House Bond Proposal Provides for School Construction

On Thursday, the House passed a bond proposal that includes $500 million for school construction. Wake would be eligible for a share of $150 million equal to its proportion of statewide students.  It would also be eligible for a share of $70 million going to counties experiencing student enrollment growth.  (The other $280 million goes

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Ultimately, You Get What You Pay For

There is much discussion around what drives economic development.  Many WakeEd supporters believe that taxes provide necessary and appropriate funding for operating our schools. We polled our investors and board members.  These individuals are business owners and business leaders in Wake County.  They rank investing in education as the greatest impact on stimulating economic growth. 

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It\’s Complicated

There is one additional issue about which WakeEd has great concern and interest. Teacher Assistants The teacher assistant issue is complex.  There are not many gold-standard research studies devoted to the academic outcomes associated with the presence of a teaching assistant.  Of the two that are most often referenced, one is dated (1980’s) and one

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A Few Specifics

As the momentum builds during budget negotiations, WakeEd wanted to share with you where we stand on several state budget items. A comparison of the three proposed budgets are provided below.  We’ve highlighted the budget approach that WakeEd supports for each of these issues. Teacher Pay: Increase pay for teachers and fully fund a career

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And We’re Off…

Tuesday, July 7 was the first day of school for almost forty elementary and middle schools in the Wake County Public School System. And on Tuesday, July 7, WCPSS was operating on an interim budget because the North Carolina General Assembly has not finalized a budget for the 2015-2016 year. There are many funding questions

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