Investing in Education
Supporting Teachers | Informing the Community | Serving as a Catalyst
Investing in Education
Supporting Teachers | Informing the Community | Serving as a Catalyst
Wake County: By the Numbers
An infographic series by WakeEd Partnership. Premiering online during Public Schools Week, February 24-28. 2020.
WAKE Up & Read Book Drive
One Community. 130,000 Books. From January through February 2020, WAKE up and Read will collect new and gently-used books for children ages birth-12. The goal is to collect 130,000 books – enough to share at thirteen schools, as well as community centers and child care facilities across Wake County. More Information
“High quality schools are built on strong relationships. That is true for our students, our parents and our community partners. The relationship between WakeEd Partnership and the Wake County Public School System is both unique and valued. A steadfast partner, WakeEd provides an informed, credible and objective voice for the business community about K-12 issues in Wake County and North Carolina. High quality schools are vital to a community’s success. A strong relationship with WakeEd has helped this district maintain that quality.”
– Cathy Moore, Superintendent of the Wake County Public School System
“High quality schools are built on strong relationships. That is true for our students, our parents and our community partners. The relationship between WakeEd Partnership and the Wake County Public School System is both unique and valued. A steadfast partner, WakeEd provides an informed, credible and objective voice for the business community about K-12 issues in Wake County and North Carolina. High quality schools are vital to a community’s success. A strong relationship with WakeEd has helped this district maintain that quality.”
– Cathy Moore, Superintendent of the Wake County Public School System
Strong Schools, Strong Commumities
Dollars invested in schools stay in our community and provide an economic engine in Wake County. Did you know that a strong public school system generates up to $1.6 billion in additional lifetime incomes for graduates? High-quality public education also leads to increased home values and reduced taxpayer costs across the county.
CORNERSTONE INVESTORS
Attrition Report Ignores Serious ‘Brain Drain’ Among K-12 Teachers
According to a report about teacher attrition prepared for the State Board of Education this week, the fact only 7.5 percent of teachers have left the public schools to work in another industry or state is seen as an indicator of rising job satisfaction among teachers. It’s reasonable to draw that conclusion, but this is not a significant victory.
WakeEd Partnership Announces Leadership Change
Wake County Education Nonprofit Names Interim President, Begins Search for Leader in 2020 RALEIGH, N.C. — WakeEd Partnership (WakeEd), a business-backed nonprofit organization committed to supporting teachers and students in the Wake County Public School System...
Investing in Education is A Choice, Not An Invoice
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?”
Attrition Report Ignores Serious ‘Brain Drain’ Among K-12 Teachers
According to a report about teacher attrition prepared for the State Board of Education this week, the fact only 7.5 percent of teachers have left the public schools to work in another industry or state is seen as an indicator of rising job satisfaction among teachers. It’s reasonable to draw that conclusion, but this is not a significant victory.
WakeEd Partnership Announces Leadership Change
Wake County Education Nonprofit Names Interim President, Begins Search for Leader in 2020 RALEIGH, N.C. — WakeEd Partnership (WakeEd), a business-backed nonprofit organization committed to supporting teachers and students in the Wake County Public School System...
Investing in Education is A Choice, Not An Invoice
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?”
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