WakeEd’s Tools4Schools program collected more than 250,000 school supply items in the last six weeks and at least $115,691 in monetary donations as part of its “Back to School with Tools4Schools” community school supply drive that officially wrapped up this past week. The supply drive was launched July 12 before the new school year started …
Tools4Schools Supply Drive Collects More Than 250,000 Items Read More »
RALEIGH, N.C. — Leaders from WakeEd Partnership (WakeEd) will mark the one-year anniversary of the opening of its free classroom supply store for Wake County teachers Tools4Schools, with a presentation before the Wake County Board of Education later today. “Thanks to the generosity of this community, our sponsors and volunteers and the partnership with Wake …
Regardless of the profession and above all else, employees want to feel respected and valued. How that respect and value is measured differs across the industry spectrum, but some common themes occur in all areas such as meaningful and productive work, adequate compensation and benefits, and a safe working environment with proper tools and technology. …
It\’s Time for a Productive Conversation About Honoring Educator Professionalism Read More »
Imagine and organization with more than 20,000 employees and 183 locations of varying size. Each of those locations requires a general manager, a small team of assistant managers, and leaders among the rank-and-file. In addition, each location is rated annually based upon the performance of the people it serves. Business-minded folks would immediately think …
Wallace Foundation Grant Helps WCPSS Cultivate New School Leader Development Continuum Read More »
In November, Wake County students, teachers, and families gathered at Middle Creek High School to learn about South African culture and change the lives of children more than eight thousand miles away. Middle Creek’s second annual Ubuntu Fest featured student projects, presentations, and performances from every department, Virtual Reality “field trips”, and a silent auction …
Before River Bend Middle School opened its doors in August of 2017, River Bend teachers were getting free, hands-on professional development experiences through WakeEd\’s SummerSTEM program. Written by Stacey F. Weddle Principal, River Bend Middle School As a principal, I am always seeking high quality professional development opportunities for staff. I have encouraged my teachers to …
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The fourth annual Stars of Education awards gala, presented by PNC Bank, was a resounding success! The Marriott City Center was aglow, as more than 400 guests lit up the room with PNC Bank bracelets, celebrating the role of the community in creating a light of opportunity for students in Wake County.
The Public School Forum of North Carolina and WakeEd Partnership have teamed up to jointly lead the Beginning Teacher Leadership Network (BTLN) of Wake County for the 2017-2018 school year.
By Allison Reid | WCPSS Instructional Technology and Library Media Services Suzy McCabe and her students at Heritage High School (HHS) were the recipients of one of WakeEd Partnership\’s Teacher Innovation Grants. Built from her desire to provide an opportunity for vocational training for her special education students students, McCabe set about to create a …
