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Wake County Public Schools Weighing Student Return

Carolina Parent Staff Report,

Plus: Here’s the phased plan for athletic workouts

Poe Center Offers Online “Girl Talk” and “Guy Talk” Sessions

Karen Shore,

Students will benefit from the same great content and same engaging activities as onsite Poe Center programs but will do from the safety of home.

How Triangle School Districts Are Responding to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Carolina Parent,

Details from Durham County Public Schools, Chapel Hill-Carrboro Public Schools, Orange County Public Schools, and Wake County Public Schools

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Marbles Kids Museum & WakeMed Children’s Present Playful Parenting Seminar Series

Karen Shore,

New speaker series aims to inspire confident parenting and highlight resources for families

'Kick-off to Kindergarten' Offers Kids Fun Taste of School

Carolina Parent,

“Kick-off to Kindergarten” 5-8 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at Marbles Kids Museum aims to prepare rising year-round calendar kindergartners for life at school.

Educators and Businesses Collaborate to Create Skilled Trades Pathway

Karen Shore,

Funding comes from the AJ Fletcher Foundation

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Carolina Charter Academy Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony

Karen Shore,

School serves students from kindergarten through sixth grade

WakeEd Partnership Hosts SummerSTEM Event

Karen Shore,

100 educators from Wake County attended WakeEd Partnership’s SummerSTEM event, an eight-day professional development program.

WCPSS Graduation Rate Reaches All-Time High

Carolina Parent,

For the sixth year in a row, Wake County Public School System’s four-year graduation rate increased.

Super School Supplies for a Marvel-ous Year!

Mandy Howard,

Back-to-school gear for the heroes in your life.

2018 College Admission Rates

Dave Bergman, Ed.D.,

Is getting into college becoming harder?

What to Do When Your Child’s Homework Requires Internet Access

Laura Tierney,

Help your child minimize digital distractions when doing homework using one of these tricks.

‘Genius Hour’ Projects Tap Into Students’ Passions

Karen Shore,

Seventh-grade students at Rogers-Herr Middle School in Durham spent the early part of this school year working on the projects.

Summer Programs FAQ for High School Students

Dave Bergman, Ed.D.,

Parents should be realistic about what you’re paying for.

North Carolina Museum of Art Launches NCMALearn to Connect Education and Art

Janice Lewine,

The resource launched in time for the new school year, along with a series of teacher workshops, school tours, online courses and virtual field trips.

Here Comes the Bus App Now Available to WCPSS Families

Janice Lewine,

The free phone app and website tracks your child’s bus using GPS technology.

Local Re-Education Schools Help Struggling Kids Develop Life Skills

Elizabeth Brignac,

Two Durham schools offer hope to families.

Understanding the Process and Preparation for Attending a Boarding School

Mandy Howard,

Boarding school advantages include a college-like atmosphere with vigilant support and supervision.

Gaining STEAM: Adding the Arts to STEM Helps Engage Learners

Suzanne M. Wood,

Art — especially design — with its problem-solving approach, is just as integral to creating and running high-tech companies as is math and science.

Wake County Magnet Schools Receive National Certification

Karen Shore,

Schools were evaluated on diversity, closing the achievement gap, integrating a theme-based curriculum throughout the school, and encouraging parent and community involvement.