Wake Ed News

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This week Gov Stein released a budget proposals ahead of the GA's short session. The $1.4 billion “Critical Needs” stopgap plan for FY 2025 includes retroactive educator pay raises. State leaders also announced a new bipartisan commission on education. ncforum.org/march-13-polic…

Most NC teachers reach the maximum state salary after ~15 years. NC ranks: • 43rd in teacher pay • 50th in per-pupil funding Meanwhile Wake County invests $100M+ annually in teacher supplements. New In Context analysis: wakeed.org/2026/03/18/tea… #nced #WakeCounty

North Carolina ranks 48th in the nation for K-12 public school teacher salaries and growth in public school funding per student, according to a new analysis from the Reason Foundation think tank. ednc.org/12-15-2025-rea…

Wake County schools will make more budget cuts. Here’s why it says they’re needed. Supt. Robert Taylor will give a preview Tuesday. He'll request an increase of around $25M from county. He says budget reductions will be needed. newsobserver.com/news/local/edu… #ncpol #nced #wcpss #wakepol

Wake schools plan to cut $18M from special education. What’s the impact? newsobserver.com/news/local/edu…

Millbrook High School Principal Brian Saunders has been named Wake County's senior director for regional achievement and school support for secondary schools. He'll start on May 18 with a salary of $127K. Mark Savage will serve as interim principal from May 18 to June 30. #wcpss

Wake County has identified 11 year-round schools that might be considered for calendar conversion due to growth slowing. District staff says it will have talks with the community before making an official recommendation. simbli.eboardsolutions.com/Meetings/Attac… #nced #wcpss

NC Gov. Josh Stein, Sen. Phil Berger & Speaker Destin Hall announced a new Blue Ribbon Commission on Public Education. It will examine teacher training & student advancement, administrative operations, educational leadership & accountability. governor.nc.gov/news/press-rel… #ncpol #nced

Congratulations to Dr. Mariah Walker of Wake Young Women’s Leadership Academy in Raleigh! @WakeGirlsLead

From classrooms across #WakeCounty, more than 560 students in grades 3–5 joined the “We All Live in a Watershed” poster contest, turning art into action by showing how everyone can help protect local waterways. Three students took the top prizes in each grade and will advance to regional and state competitions. 🎨 🥇 The first-place winner in third grade is Aarshvi Undale of Morrisville Elementary, who spent nearly two months completing her poster. “My favorite part was making the river and sea creatures and the earth. Water and water creatures join together to make a watershed,” Aarshvi said. Ridhi Bevara of Apex Friendship Elementary earned first place in fourth grade, and Edward Ng of Green Hope Elementary took first place in fifth grade. He used crayons, markers and colored pencils to create a bright, colorful poster. “To other kids, I’d say keep going. If you make a mistake, it’s okay. You can cover it up and improve other parts of the poster,” Edward said. Read more here! ➡️ bit.ly/4cbjUDY

A day after police said a student was caught bringing a gun to campus, a school in northeast Raleigh has increased security measures following reports of a new threat against campus, officials said. READ MORE: cbs17.com/news/local-new…

Wake County schools to remain in remote learning on Wednesday. Most Triangle districts are staying remote. Johnston County is reopening on normal schedule. newsobserver.com/news/weather-n… #nced #wcpss

Raleigh named among best US cities for quality schools. Where did it land? It placed 17th in the Melbourne Business School Online study ranking major cities based on educational outcomes & overall quality of life. (Via @Tanasia_Kenney) newsobserver.com/news/local/edu… #nced #ncpol #ralpol

NC teachers to run in GOP primary for state legislature. Will it have an impact? NC Educators on the Ballot recruited 6 teachers to run in the March GOP state House primary. NC GOP accuses group of trying to confuse & mislead voters. newsobserver.com/news/politics-… #ncpol #nced #ncga

Congratulations to Dr. Mariah Walker, Principal of Wake Young Women’s Leadership Academy of @WCPSS, on being named North Central Region Principal of the Year! Very deserving of this honor!

Students at Dillard Drive Magnet Middle School put their coding and Artificial Intelligence skills to the test Thursday in a newly evolved program. Read more: cbs17.com/news/local-new…

NC Board of Education chair rips Border Patrol, closing US Education Department. Eric Davis says the proposed shutdown of the Education Department and the recent immigration enforcement operations are creating uncertainty for schools. newsobserver.com/news/politics-… #nced #ncpol

All December events at Raleigh Convention Center have been canceled through December amid roof repairs after a 2-alarm fire on Monday. Latest details: cbs17.com/news/local-new…

SCHEDULE UPDATE: The NCHSAA Cheer state championship scheduled for Saturday at the Raleigh Convention Center has been postponed due to last night's fire.