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Local leaders offer examples of what it takes to close global achievement gaps

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Broadening students’ exposure to math, science and other cultures is critically important in making sure today’s graduates are competitive in a global economy, according to a panel of community leaders who spoke today at Wake Education Partnership’s 2011 Education Summit. More than 400 business leaders, educators and elected officials attended the event at the Embassy Suites in …

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Rev. Marion B. Robinson receives 2011 Friend of Education Award

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Wake Education Partnership is pleased to announce that Rev. Marion Robinson, pastor of St. Matthew A.M.E. Church in Raleigh, is the recipient of the 2011 Vernon Malone Friend of Education Award. The Friend of Education Award, the highest honor given by the Partnership, recognizes individuals who have been unwavering in their support of public education. Rev. …

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Fifteen Wake County teachers awarded leadership grants

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Fifteen Wake County public school teachers were awarded more than $41,500 in grants Tuesday as part of the Teacher Leadership Grants program offered by Wake Education Partnership. Funding for the grants is made possible by Ethicon, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Lord Corporation, Hartsfield and Nash Insurance Agency, the Carolina Hurricanes Kids ‘N Community Foundation and the law firm of …

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Student achievement; Individual honors mark Partnership’s 2010 Annual Meeting

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Closing the global achievement gap and recognizing the efforts of those who support public schools highlighted the 27th Annual Meeting of Wake Education Partnership today. About 500 business leaders, educators and elected officials attended the event on the campus of NC State University where keynote speaker Tony Wagner spoke about the urgent need to equip students with the survival skills needed in a global economy. …

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Business leader chosen as new president of Wake Education Partnership

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Wake Education Partnership has named business executive C. Steve Parrott, 57, as the organization’s new president. A former Senior State Executive for the Carolinas Region of Embarq, Parrott will begin his new position Sept. 20. “We believe we found the ideal individual to lead Wake Education Partnership,” said Gordon Brown, chief financial officer for Alfred …

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Five Wake County teachers awarded leadership grants

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Five Wake County public school teachers were awarded more than $20,000 in grants Wednesday as part of the Teacher Leadership Grants program offered by Wake Education Partnership. The teachers were honored at a reception sponsored by Duke Raleigh Hospital.  Funding for the grants is made possible by Closure Medical Corporation, Duke Raleigh Hospital, GlaxoSmithKline, Carolina Hurricanes Kids ‘N Community Foundation and …

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World-class standards urged for all Wake County public schools

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Global competition and a growing demand that all graduates meet higher standards require a different design for Wake County’s public schools in order to provide a world-class education. A report by Wake Education Partnership titled “Suspending Disbelief” defines those traits. It was released in 2009 following a year of study with six other education groups …

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Teachers Leadership Grant Recipients Honored at Reception

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Wake County – Nine Wake County public school teachers have been awarded nearly $30,000 in grants for classroom use during the upcoming school year through the Teacher Leadership Grants program.  The recipients were honored at a reception held at the Governor’s Mansion on May 6, sponsored by Pierce Group Benefits.  Awarded annually by Wake Education …

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