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Wake Ed Teams Up with NC Courage for Back-to-School Match to Benefit Tools4Schools

RALEIGH, N.C. — WakeEd Partnership is teaming up with the NC Courage for a special Back-to-School Match on Saturday, August 16, 2025, to support Tools4Schools, WakeEd’s free classroom supply store for Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) teachers. Fans attending the 7:30 p.m. match at First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park are encouraged to […]

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Stars of Education 2025 Honorees

Six New Inductees Will Join Wake County Public Schools Hall of Fame at WakeEd’s Annual Stars of Education Gala on November 5th RALEIGH, N.C. — WakeEd Partnership (WakeEd), a business-backed nonprofit organization committed to supporting teachers and students in Wake County Public Schools, today announced this year’s honorees for its 12th annual Stars of Education

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Frozen Funds, Real Consequences for Wake County Students

By Keith Poston, President, WakeEd Partnership As families across the country wrapped up Fourth of July celebrations, school districts like Wake County Public Schools were working to address a serious funding blow—one that could immediately disrupt critical support for students and educators. On June 30, the Trump Administration abruptly froze nearly $6.8 billion in federal

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Wake Ed Partnership Launches Annual Tools4Schools Supply Drive to Support Wake County Teachers

RALEIGH, N.C. — WakeEd Partnership officially kicked off its annual “Back to School with Tools4Schools” Community Supply Drive today, rallying public support to fill the shelves of its free classroom supply store for Wake County Public School teachers Tools4Schools. The eight-week drive runs through August 22 and helps ensure that educators across the Wake County

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Wake Ed Partnership Launching 2025 Tools4Schools Community School Supply Drive on July 9th

RALEIGH, N.C. — WakeEd Partnership (WakeEd), a business-backed nonprofit organization committed to supporting the teachers, students, and families of the Wake County Public School System, is launching “Back to School with Tools4Schools” on July 9, an eight-week community-wide school supply drive to help stock the shelves and warehouse at Tools4Schools, WakeEd’s free classroom supply store for Wake County

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Wake Ed Partnership Prepares To Kick Off Summer Career Pathways Program for Wake County Students

RALEIGH, NC – Career Accelerator, WakeEd Partnership’s annual summer career pathways program for Wake County Public Schools high-schoolers, launches Monday, June 23, and runs through Friday, June 27. The weeklong, full-day experience will serve 300 rising 10th–12th grade Wake County Public Schools students, connecting them with local employers for real-world workplace immersions and hands-on career

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Six Triangle Business Leaders Join Wake Ed Partnership Board of Directors; Braxton Anthony Elected Board Chair

RALEIGH, N.C. — WakeEd Partnership (WakeEd), a business-backed nonprofit supporting public education in Wake County, announced today the election of Braxton Anthony, Principal at Rich Commercial Realty, as Chair of its Board of Directors. In addition, six prominent Triangle business leaders will join the Board effective July 1, 2025, for three-year terms: “We’re thrilled to

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Wake Ed Partnership Awards $212,500 in Scholarships to 17 Wake County Student-Athletes

RALEIGH, N.C. — WakeEd Partnership (WakeEd), a business-supported nonprofit dedicated to advancing public education in Wake County, has awarded $212,500 in college scholarships to 17 student-athletes from Apex High School and Green Hope High School. Each recipient has been named a Coach Bob Pittard Scholar and will receive a $12,500 scholarship for the 2025–2026 academic

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Federal Education Cuts Could Devastate Wake County Public Schools—Here’s Why You Should Care

By Keith Poston, President, WakeEd Partnership Most Americans may not follow the daily political drama in Washington, but one alarming proposal demands your attention: the push to slash federal education funding and eliminate the U.S. Department of Education. This plan, championed by President Trump and advanced through budget cuts and layoffs led by Elon Musk

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WCPSS literacy initiative has great potential  – Level Up Literacy – and a new partner

Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) is excited to launch a new literacy initiative Level Up Literacy. Level Up Literacy will be supported by local nonprofit partners Read and Feed and WakeEd Partnership for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year.    Read and Feed has operated their out-of-school time literacy, food security and book distribution

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