Why Wake Ed?
our Mission
Unite businesses and the community in supporting all educators and students in Wake County Public Schools.
our Vision
In Wake County, strong public schools are essential, where world-class education, community partnerships, and empowered educators help every student reach their full potential.
OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES
WE ARE FOR WAKE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS!
Strong public schools are the heart of our community and the engine of our economy.
Every student should have access to the resources needed for an excellent public education.
Engagement from businesses and the community makes a positive and motivating difference to public school educators.
Businesses and the community need a non-partisan voice that acts and leads on the issues that impact our public schools.
Families have choices and our public school must continually listen and adapt to the changing needs of families, businesses and the community.
OUR Priorities
Mobilize
partners to actively engage in public education
Support
public school educators and students
Champion
and advocate for Wake County Public Schools
Our Strategies
Mobilize
Foster strong engagement among businesses, nonprofits, funders, school communities, government, and community members with the unified goal of supporting Wake County Public Schools.
Programs
Design and implement programs that have meaningful impact on educational outcomes in Wake County Public Schools
Communications
Provide information to all Wake County residents and organizations to enable them to communicate the positive attributions of public education in our community, and expand productive dialogue with Wake County Public Schools.
Infrastructure
Ensure WakeEd Partnership has the resources, staffing, and organizational structure to fulfill our strategic priorities.
See What You Made Possible This Year
2024-2025 Annual Impact Report
For four decades, WakeEd Partnership has championed strong public schools and brighter futures for all Wake County students. Through hands-on programs that support both educators and learners, we’re driving real change across classrooms and communities.
Let’s keep the momentum going—because when we invest in public education, everyone wins.