Wake County PTA Council

And now starring ⭐️ TOY finalist @ZebulonMS Ashely Smith! @WCPSSTeam

Wake County school board unanimously amends legislative agenda to say General Assembly should provide Wake with an addt'l $291 million to help provide students with a sound basic education. Figure is based off the Leandro decision. #wcpss #nced #ncpol #ncga

Join us next week! The Right To Read - Film Screening and Discussion eventbrite.com/e/the-right-to…

The "Creating Inclusive Communities for LGBTQ+ Youth" workshop from National PTA’s 2023 LegCon shares strategies to establish safe, supportive and inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ identifying youth. Learn more about LGBTQ+ inclusivity in PTA. bit.ly/47lvkzO

Wake County PTA Council President Teresa Jones tells school board that NC Parents' Bill of Rights violates Title IX & the district's equity policy. Jones asks the board to consider those issues before implementing the new state law. #wcpss

The question ⁦@susan_book⁩ and I get asked the most is “what about the lottery?” We have your answer this week! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adv…

It was a great day at the Color of Education 2023 The Path Forward: Co-Creating Equitable Spaces. Heard from inspiring speakers like Jerry Craft and Lisa Delpit, learned new strategies for engaging in equity work, and made new friends from @WCPSSEquity. #COE2023

As new Wake County school superintendent is sworn in, he promises to listen to the community. Robert Taylor's 100-day plan includes holding community meetings to hear firsthand whats going right & what needs to improve in Wake. #wcpss #wakepol #nced #ncpol newsobserver.com/news/local/edu…

Have you registered yet? Topics of discussion for Monday's President to President meeting will include: -Ways to Increase Membership -Ways to Diversify Membership to Represent Your Student Population -and the Perks of Being a PTA Member

Up next is Melissa Oliver the fabulous APOY finalist from @AlstonRidgeES with @WakePTA president Teresa Jones! 🧡 @WCPSSTeam

The OEA is excited to announce that the Family Academy Program is ready to receive schools' parent workshops for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year. Check out the Topic Selection Guide & send your request to familyacademy@wcpss.net. drive.google.com/file/d/1uMSR1Q…

Wake County PTA Council president Teresa Jones says what NC General Assembly is doing to public schools is 'obscene,' by not providing enough funding & caring more about kids not having inclusive books than in having them learn to read. #wcpss #nced #ncpol #ncga

Wake County school board vice chair Chris Heagarty says the delay in General Assembly adopting a state budget is hurting NC public schools. He says they can't tell staff such as bus drivers & teachers for certainty what they'll be paid next month, #wcpss #nced #ncpol #ncga

Thanks to my fellow @NCHouseDems @juliefornc @Rep_Rosa_Gill and @timlongest and @swansonforwake @HeagartyWCBOE, parent David Johnson and @WakePTA Teresa Jones for helping highlight this issue. #nced #ncpol

Teresa Jones of the Wake County PTA Council tells Wake County school board that she's thankful for them not pandering to the demands of the angry minority on book challenges that she says are also inflating hate in the community. #wcpss

How does your family prioritize mental health? Whether it’s already part of your daily routine, or you’re wanting to incorporate ideas into your summer, we have resources to help you encourage positive mental health practices in your home. Learn more! pta.org/home/programs/…

There are many ways you can be an ally this #PrideMonth and beyond. By engaging your kids in age-appropriate conversations and activities, you can help them better understand the meaning of Pride and the importance of equal rights for all.

Having healthy minds helps us respond better to life. That's why it is so important to be proactive about prioritizing mental health practices. We have resources for families and PTA leaders to help you learn how to promote healthy habits. Learn more! bit.ly/3Ka5q7w

Celebrate #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth by making a commitment to prioritizing mental health as a PTA and check out our toolkit to help you listen and learn from families about what they need and programming with families in your community. Visit PTA.org/HealthyMinds/L….

Look at this awesome @WCPSS TOY interview team! # herewego✅ #toy2023 @WCPSSTeam