Two years ago (almost exactly), I began writing In Context. It has been my pleasure to explore our local, state, and national education story with you. Almost always there is a “rest of the story” behind decisions and headlines. We believe knowing that story helps you ask good questions and share what you know. I […]
The Board of Education gave first round approval to changes regarding student transfer policies Tuesday night. The changes have been recommended as part of a policy migration and updating process. Changes include a new numbering system. For example, Student Assignment has been known as Policy 6200. Along with 6202 School Assignment Plan, 6203 Transfer of
The Board of Education Work Session on Tuesday was a half hour update on the progress of public infrastructure required for the construction of Bryan Road Elementary School (E31). Eight years ago, WCPSS purchased a 50-acre site on Bryan Road south of Garner for future construction of an elementary and middle school. Bryan Road was
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Back in December, WakeEd and WCPSS released an Economic Impact Report for the Wake County Public School System. The report found “large and significant” positive impacts on the local economy. Tax dollars invested in educating our students are not just dollars that disappear. The Wake County Public School System is a large employer with a
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The Wake County Public School System updated its projections for student enrollment growth this week. The new figures shift enrollment projections down by approximately 1,000 students each year. Enrollment projections are foundational to understanding the district’s need for additional seats. In 2013, Wake County voters approved a capital improvement plan providing $810 million in funding
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On December 10, President Obama signed into law the Every Student Achieves Act (ESSA), a reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). The Every Student Achieves Act replaces No Child Left Behind (NCLB). It passed into law with overwhelming bipartisan support. So much so that President Obama was quoted as calling it, “a
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