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How Preschool Education Determines College and Career Readiness

By Lane Tomey | Career Development Coordinator, Apex Friendship High School The NC State University Institute for Emerging Issues addressed a lack of preschool education as its 2017 “emerging issue” and convened a group of stakeholders to research, discuss, and recommend solutions. At “Kidonomics,” the 2018 Emerging Issues Forum held in early February, panels spanned …

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(Law) Partners Read in Wake County Schools

By WakeEd

The discussion around workforce development often focuses on students\’ middle and high school experiences, but research suggests that student success can be predicted as early as grade three. From kindergarten to the third grade, students are learning to read, but when they arrive in the fourth grade, they are reading to learn. This means that …

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Cary Chamber: The Power of Partnerships

By WakeEd

WakeEd Partnership has been exactly that to the Cary Chamber of Commerce – a partner. With a common mission to connect business resources and school needs, our collaborative efforts facilitate and champion programs and outreach that positively influence our students, teachers, and schools.

Ubuntu Fest at Middle Creek High School

By WakeEd

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 …

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Participate: Do Well By Doing Good

By WakeEd

By: Michelle Macumber | Priority Partnerships Manager, Participate Success in business is not simply about being the best in the world, but being the best for the world. This is B Corp’s definition of success and it is what we strive for in the work that we do. Our valued partners, like the Wake County …

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Meet the Investors: The Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce

By WakeEd

It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure our young people have the skills they need to be prepared for the workplace.

Building Bright Futures at River Bend Middle School

By WakeEd

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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WakeEd Partnership Honored With US2020 STEM Mentoring Award

By WakeEd

This morning, US2020 announced that WakeEd Partnership (WakeEd), a business-backed nonprofit organization committed to improving public education in the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS), has been awarded the US2020 STEM Mentoring Award for Excellence in Public-Private Partnerships.

WakeEd Announces Teacher Innovation Grant Recipients

By WakeEd

We are pleased to announce our 2017-2018 Teacher Innovation Grant recipients. This year, more than 140 educators will be involved in implementing these projects across the county, hoping to change the lives of more than 2,100 students. iCommunicate Using iPads Allison Kurtz | Adams Elementary School Impact: 110 Students, 5 Educators Adams Elementary students in …

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WakeEd Grants Support Students with Disabilities

By WakeEd

“Our WakeEd Partnership Teacher Innovation Grant has been life-changing for my class.” Kristin Burnette teaches students with significant cognitive and physical disabilities at Hilburn Academy. Typical classroom libraries consist of paper books that pose a variety of challenges for students with physical, cognitive, and communication limitations. For example, many students struggle with holding a book, …

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