The Forsyth Promise

Failing to keep pace with other states in PPE means that our under-resourced schools continue to fall behind; which increases stress in already strained school environments. Read more about the situation in NC and our county here: bit.ly/3uj2aA9

The School Health Alliance for Forsyth County provides health, nutrition, mental health, and psychiatry services to ANY student enrolled in our WS/FCS district, regardless of their ability to pay. Read about SHA's work and involvement with the DSP here: bit.ly/3x6TXPP

Explore the #NCELD22 Pathway for ESL Specialists and Lead Teachers and register to attend the virtual sessions at bit.ly/SummerConferen…

Forsyth County Association of Educators President Val Young expresses her vision for public education in Forsyth County and everywhere: bit.ly/3jOK8Qh #FCAE #educatorvoice

However, that gap has widened once again since 2000 as North Carolina PPE decreased to 75% of the national average. View graphs and read more: bit.ly/3uj2aA9

Between the 1959-60 school year and the 1999-2000 school year, the gap between North Carolina PPE and the national average narrowed, from spending 63% of the national average to spending 88% of the national average. bit.ly/3uj2aA9

@CrosbyScholars Director of College Access Barbara Masi spoke with Data Sharing Project Coordinator Christina Spence on the continued partnership we share.

What has been the biggest benefit to your partnership with the DSP? I think the biggest benefit has been to get clean, accurate data on the students — knowing where they are, being able to contact them through their school or through their home. bit.ly/3LUQQks

Fight summer learning loss with @wsfcs summer opportunities! Registration starts 3/28. #WSFCSSummerPrograms #summerlearning #cradletocareer

For $10 a day + lunch, students can find out more information on in person college tours with @CityofWS. Spread the word and help the high schoolers in your life get ready for college!

This #AmeriCorpsWeek we're saying thank you to our VISTA this year, Aurora, for all she does to help The Forsyth Promise achieve its mission. Every year, 250k+ Americans choose to serve in communities across the country. #AmeriThanks #AmeriCorps @AmeriCorps @CommunityWFU

Join @abcforsyth as they explore data and stories that illuminate the day-to-day reality experienced by so many in Forsyth County, and use these conversations as a springboard into identifying the many ways we can all take action to change our community for the better.

Have a child who will be 4 on or before August 31, 2022? Please visit prekpriority.org/register and get them signed up for free public Pre-K for 2022-23! Pre-K excels at getting students ready for Kindergarten and to succeed in education. #TheFutureIsFourYearsOld #cradletocareer

Another excellent scholarship opportunity from @CrosbyScholars, $1000 available to African American Males Pursuing Educational Dreams program participants in Crosby Scholars. #AAMPED #cradletocareer #classof2022

@ministerscwsv President Tembila Covington and the Education Committee take a strong stance on educational issues in Forsyth County:bit.ly/3IHSO5U #mcwsv #EducationForAll #cradletocareer

Check out the upcoming WS/FCS Virtual Career Fair for opportunities to work in support of educating our students #cradletocareer #wsfcs

FCAE President Val Young breaks down the history of FCAE and its recent activities strengthening community, advocating for students and school communities, and more. Read here: bit.ly/3vjhFJt #FCAEstrong #cradletocareer #educationmatters

What does @CrosbyScholars do? Crosby Scholars is a college access program that assists students in public middle and high schools in Forsyth County prepare academically, personally, and financially for college admission and other opportunities. Read more: bit.ly/3LUQQks

#wsfcs Bus drivers give perspective on what it takes to do their incredibly vital jobs in this Assignment: Schools video. We celebrate and thank these drivers for helping students not only get to school but travel safely and grow as people. #LoveTheBus

Join Faith in the City Tuesday 3/1 from 12-1pm on zoom us02web.zoom.us/j/85473613177 for a discussion on the growing numbers of teachers who are leaving the classroom, here and across the country, because of undue stress and burnout, at a time when stability is needed the most.