Wake County school system's proficiency rate on state exams last school year was 68.2%. It was Wake's highest rate since 2012 and the first time since the pandemic it had eclipsed 2019 pre-pandemic rate. #nced #wcpss

Lowering the state income tax cap means less funding for our classrooms. Teachers need more resources, not less. Protect public education, VOTE NO! #nced #ncpublicschools #ncpubliceducation #ncvote

Wake County school system's 4-year high school graduation rate is now at 91.3%. Several high schools saw major gains. #nced #wcpss

Wake County school board is hearing presentation on the 2025-26 school year academic results. Wake says it was a breakthrough year with recovery from the pandemic now complete. Proficiency rates on state exams now past 2019 levels. simbli.eboardsolutions.com/Meetings/Att... #nced #wcpss

Wake County school board is hearing from 4 principals talking about how they were able to make academic gains. Wake is billing last school year's academic results as a "breakthrough year." #nced #wcpss

Is Wake County schools Central Office overstaffed? New third-party study says no. The organizational study said Central Services is "structurally under-resourced" and inadequately staffed in 21 of 32 areas. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e... #ncpol #nced #wcpss

Wake County school system has increasingly used international teachers who can only work in the US for a few years before their visas expire to help fill vacancies. #nced #wcpss

Wake County school system is reporting fewer vacancies than this same time a year ago in areas such as teachers and instructional assistants. But bus driver vacancies are up. #nced #wcpss

NC public schools follow the “gold standard” for curriculum. Private voucher schools don’t have to follow any standards, even with your tax dollars. Our kids deserve better. #nced #ncpublicschools #ncpubliceducation

3rd-party study looked at Wake County's Central Services staffing in 32 areas, finding it to be inadeuate in 21 areas. Examples include school bus drivers, school social workers, area superintendents, instructional support techs & communications staff. #nced #wcpss

Wake County school board's budget & finance cmte getting an update on organizational study. The third-party study found that Wake's central office,, aka central services, is inadequately staffed in many areas. simbli.eboardsolutions.com/Meetings/Att... #nced #wcpss

North Carolina education leaders are considering a new way to measure school growth. The current system can be confusing, and they want a clearer measure that shows how much individual students improve over time. #NCed

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School psychologists are vital to student success! Their expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior helps children thrive, academically, socially, and emotionally. Let’s celebrate the difference they make every day! #nced #ncpublicschools #ncpubliceducation

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NC was just awarded $4 M in a competitive grant process to expand Skills for the Future, an initiative that helps students demonstrate durable skills like critical thinking, collaboration, and communication. NC was one of only four states to win! #nced #ncpublicschools
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Price tag for emergency repairs at three Wake County schools? More than expected. The cost to make Creech Road, Davis Drive and Durant Road elementary schools safe for students was $6.4 million, up from previously stated total of $5.6 million. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e... #nced #wcpss

North Carolina ranked one of the worst states for teachers in 2026. See where it landed. WalletHub ranked NC 44th, 8th-worst on a list that includes the 50 states & DC. NC dinged on factors such as low teacher income growth potential. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e... #ncpol #nced

$589M in taxpayer dollars will fund NC private voucher schools this year, yet only 7.1% follow state curriculum standards. Public money deserves public accountability. Let’s demand transparency for every dollar! #nced #ncpublicschools #ncpubliceducation

Surry-Yadkin Works expanded its Educator Exchange in 2026. The program brought 56 educators into local healthcare and manufacturing workplaces. Educators gained firsthand insight into career pathways and skills they can share with students. #NCed