Wake County Public Schools Weighing Student Return
Plus: Here’s the phased plan for athletic workouts
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Poe Center Offers Online “Girl Talk” and “Guy Talk” Sessions
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)
Details from Durham County Public Schools, Chapel Hill-Carrboro Public Schools, Orange County Public Schools, and Wake County Public Schools
Marbles Kids Museum & WakeMed Children’s Present Playful Parenting Seminar Series
New speaker series aims to inspire confident parenting and highlight resources for families
'Kick-off to Kindergarten' Offers Kids Fun Taste of School
“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
Funding comes from the AJ Fletcher Foundation
Carolina Charter Academy Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony
School serves students from kindergarten through sixth grade
WakeEd Partnership Hosts SummerSTEM Event
100 educators from Wake County attended WakeEd Partnership’s SummerSTEM event, an eight-day professional development program.
WCPSS Graduation Rate Reaches All-Time High
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!
Back-to-school gear for the heroes in your life.
2018 College Admission Rates
Is getting into college becoming harder?
What to Do When Your Child’s Homework Requires Internet Access
Help your child minimize digital distractions when doing homework using one of these tricks.
‘Genius Hour’ Projects Tap Into Students’ Passions
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
Parents should be realistic about what you’re paying for.
North Carolina Museum of Art Launches NCMALearn to Connect Education and Art
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
The free phone app and website tracks your child’s bus using GPS technology.
Local Re-Education Schools Help Struggling Kids Develop Life Skills
Two Durham schools offer hope to families.
Understanding the Process and Preparation for Attending a Boarding School
Boarding school advantages include a college-like atmosphere with vigilant support and supervision.
Gaining STEAM: Adding the Arts to STEM Helps Engage Learners
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
Schools were evaluated on diversity, closing the achievement gap, integrating a theme-based curriculum throughout the school, and encouraging parent and community involvement.
2017 Durham Public Schools Magnet Fair Scheduled for Nov. 4
Prospective parents and students can check out the 23 magnet programs and high school career-technical education pathways
WCPSS Awarded Competitive Grant to Support Magnet Schools
The $14.9-million competitive grant — largest ever for the Wake County Public School System — is from the U.S. Department of Education.
Importance of Geographic Diversity and College Admissions
A willingness to travel can lead to improved admissions prospects and better financial aid offers.
WCPSS Announces Changes for Upcoming School Year
Traditional schools start Monday, Aug. 28.
