Amid all the discussions about getting kids back into the classrooms there has been little focus of what schools will look like next fall and what students will need to recover. However, throughout the COVID-19 ordeal, there has been plenty of discussion about learning loss, lack of equity, and the social and emotional health of students.
The post-pandemic three R’s of education: Recover, restore, and rebuild Read More »
Earlier this week, the WakeEd Board of Directors sent a letter to all members of the NC House and Senate who represent Wake County, and to members of the House Select Committee on COVID-19’s working group on education. The letter encourages the continuation of pay and benefits for all employees of the Wake County Public School
WakeEd Board of Directors: Schools need support and flexibility during COVID-19 Read More »
The 25-year lawsuit to improve education funding in North Carolina reached a major milestone last week and reactions ranged from “I told you so.” to “How will we pay for it all?”
Investing in Education is A Choice, Not An Invoice Read More »
The disappointing news last week that the state’s overall reading proficiency of fourth graders has dropped since the start of the Read to Achieve law reveals some major flaws with that program, and it’s not with the teachers.
National Reading Scores Show NC Literacy Instruction Needs Improvement Read More »
The North Carolina school performance grades released last week continue to tell the same stories across the state: the schools with well off students perform better than schools with students from lower income families. That’s not what the school accountability is supposed to be telling us about our schools.
Stagnant School Performance Reveals It’s Time For A Change Read More »
A bill on its way to the governor for signature will prevent a major upheaval in the way school performance is measured. It’s an issue that WakeEd and others have actively pursued for three years.
A 15-Point Win for School Report Cards Read More »
