Meet Wake County’s 2026 Principal of the Year. She makes sure students are heard. Roxann Sykes of Dillard Drive Elementary was named Wake's top principal. Xavier Wallace-McGrew of South Garner High won Wake Assistant Principal of the Year. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e... #nced #wcpss

Roxann Sykes of Dillard Drive Elementary School has been named the Wake County school system’s 2026-27 Principal of the Year. Sykes was Wake’s 2018-19 Assistant Principal of the Year. #nced #wcpss

Federal voucher regulations are out. Learn what's new and what we still don't know. Register here for an informative webinar with Public Funds Public Schools - Friday, October 2 https://ow.ly/ZOH850ZTKBn
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Xavier Wallace-McGrew of South Garner High School has been named the Wake County school system’s 2026-27 Assistant Principal of the Year. #nced #wcpss

The NC DPI Competency-Based Education Innovation Grant is now open! Apply by Oct 18, 2026, at 5 PM. If you're into competency-based learning, Open Way Learning can support you! Interested? Let's chat! www.dpi.nc.gov/districts-sc... #CBE #NCED #LearnerCentered

Public, private, magnet? North Carolina Black parents weigh costs in pursuit of equitable education. Six Black parents share their experiences in the aftermath of Nikole Hannah-Jones essay on her school choice. (Via Kristen Johnson) www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e... #ncpol #nced

Details on newly approved K-12 math standards for North Carolina public schools that will be used beginning in 2028. simbli.eboardsolutions.com/Meetings/Att... simbli.eboardsolutions.com/Meetings/Att... simbli.eboardsolutions.com/Meetings/Att... #nced

When we talk about no standards or accountability, we're serious! Word of Faith Christian School (run by this church) got $404K in taxpayer-funded tuition vouchers in 25-26 & more than $1 MILLION since the program started. Lawmakers...End the SCAM!
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North Carolina has changed math standards. Here’s what high school students will now take. New K-12 math standards eliminate Math 3 and create optional new courses in data science & statistical modeling. DPI calls standards more relevant to students. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e... #nced

Thomas More Society's 15-day deadline for Wake County to let families opt out of a transgender elementary school music teacher's class has now passed. Thomas More threatened to file a federal lawsuit if Wake doesn't respond to the demand letter. #ncpol #nced #wcpss

Wake County school board seeks ways to discipline members — just before new faces arrive. Board wants to update its code of conduct & ethics policy to include a process for censuring members. Board says intent isn't to stifle dissent. www.newsobserver.com/news/politic... #ncpol #nced #wcpss

NC education leaders add new probe to growing state scrutiny of CMS finances. State Department of Public Instruction review comes as the State Auditor's Office and State Bureau of Investigation have launched investigations. (Via Nora O'Neill) www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/e... #ncpol #nced

As the latest data on teacher vacancies in NC has been released, we're resharing this important video from Dr. Dana Ayers on how teacher pay impacts the teacher shortage. #NCed www.youtube.com/shorts/iD4ex...

DPI is making statistical corrections that will raise North Carolina's 4-year high school graduation to 89%. It had been reported at 88.8% last month, up from 87.8% the prior year. It remains a record graduation rate for the state. #nced

State Supt. Mo Green says DPI and State Board of Education are launching a review into allegations of financial irregularities in transactions in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. If they find violations, State Board will take actions to protect funds. #ncpol #nced

PUBLIC schools benefit the whole community because all families are welcome. When PUBLIC schools thrive, the community thrives (higher real estate, more businesses, etc.) Private schools only serve their selected families. PUBLIC dollars belong in PUBLIC schools! #nced #ncpublicschools

A firing, a resignation and a request to the SBI has Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in disarray. #nced
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School psychologists help every child thrive, at school, at home, and in life. Their expertise makes a difference every day! #nced #ncpublicschools #ncpubliceducation

Make sure to keep track of the important dates for the upcoming election!
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A “Property Tax Levy Limit” amendment could end master’s degree pay for teachers. Counties won’t be able to raise the funds our schools need. Protect quality education, VOTE NO!

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