Community-wide campaign aims to stock free classroom supply store serving thousands of Wake County teachers RALEIGH, N.C. — As thousands of Wake County teachers begin preparing their classrooms for the new school year, WakeEd Partnership joined Wake County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Robert Taylor, Wake County Board of Education Chair Tyler Swanson and Staples General
Summer-long campaign encourages community donations, supply drives and participation in a new Tools4Schools Challenge RALEIGH, N.C. — WakeEd Partnership (WakeEd), a business-backed nonprofit organization committed to supporting educators and students in the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS), is launching its 2026 Tools4Schools Community Supply Drive on July 7. The seven-week community-wide campaign runs through
Stars of Education Gala Presented by Martin Marietta Returns November 9 at the Raleigh Convention Center RALEIGH, N.C. — WakeEd Partnership (WakeEd), a business-backed nonprofit organization committed to supporting teachers, students, and public education in Wake County, today announced the honorees for its 13th annual Stars of Education Gala, presented by Martin Marietta. The event
RALEIGH, N.C. — WakeEd Partnership (WakeEd), an independent nonprofit organization that unites businesses and the community in support of public education, announced today the election of seven new members to its Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2026. The organization also announced the re-election of Braxton Anthony, Principal at Rich Commercial Realty, to a second
RALEIGH, N.C. — WakeEd Partnership (WakeEd), a business-supported nonprofit dedicated to advancing public education in Wake County, has awarded $350,000 in college scholarships to 28 student-athletes from Apex High School and Green Hope High School. Each recipient will receive a $12,500 scholarship for the 2026-2027 academic year and, if eligible, continued support through WakeEd’s new
RALEIGH, N.C. — WakeEd Partnership (WakeEd) is celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week by announcing a new $20,000 matching grant from the 4 Others Foundation for its free classroom supply store for Wake County Public Schools teachers. The 4 Others Foundation will match any donation to WakeEd Partnership’s Tools4Schools through September 30 up to $20,000. “The 4
