Wake County Schools

Education Power Grab In Wake County

Nicole Campbell and Frank Stasio — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:52:31 +0000

County School Boards have long since been in charge of school construction. However, the Senate recently passed a bill that would hand over school construction to county commissioners in 10 North Carolina counties. Many people who oppose the bill argue that county commissioners may have experience building prisons but not schools. This is one bill out of many that have been progressing through the Senate recently.

Wake Superintendent Search Enters New Phase

Dave DeWitt — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:00:00 +0000

The search for a superintendent for the Wake County Schools enters an important phase today, as public meetings begin.

The meetings serve as an opportunity for anyone and everyone to express what qualities they’d like to see in the next superintendent. The meetings will last three days and include stops in Cary and Raleigh.

Publicizing Gun Permit Records: The Struggle Between The First And Second Amendment

Nicole Campbell and Frank Stasio — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:31:24 +0000

In North Carolina, when you purchase a handgun, your gun permit goes into the state's public records. Recently, however, Republican lawmakers have sponsored a bill that would remove this information from public access. Today on The State of Things we speak with local experts about the struggle between the first and second amendment.

Wake School Board Democrats Cite Tata's Style In Firing

Gurnal Scott — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 14:25:00 +0000

Democratic leaders on the Wake County School Board say Tony Tata's leadership style led to his firing as superintendent.

Tata Out As Wake Schools Superintendent

Gurnal Scott — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 11:10:00 +0000

The Wake County School Board is looking for a new superintendent. The board's Democratic majority fired Tony Tata yesterday after less than two years on the job. They said little about their reasons. But Republicans blame partisan politics.

Wake School Board Discussing Tata's Future

Gurnal Scott — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:10:00 +0000

Wake County Schools superintendent Tony Tata may learn today if he still has a job.

Board members spent more than three hours yesterday in closed session. They made no decision. But Republican members who support Tata -- like John Tedesco -- left the meeting upset about where they were.

Wake Looking At New Student Assignment Plan

Dave DeWitt — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 08:20:00 +0000

Dave DeWitt reports that the Wake County School Board is considering its third student assignment plan in three years.

Restorative Justice

Frank Stasio and Shawn Wen — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:45:00 +0000

Our justice system is sometimes referred to as “retributive justice,” meaning when someone commits a crime, the response is to punish them. Now imagine a system where the focus is on healing, rather than punishment, one that allows the victim of a crime to experience a legal process that is interactive and engaging. That is the mission of restorative justice.

Tata To Deliver State Of Wake Schools

Dave DeWitt — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 10:10:00 +0000

It’s a busy time for parents and students as many prepare to go back to school. It’s also an important time for decision-makers in the state’s largest school district.

Dave DeWitt: Wake County Schools have gotten plenty of attention the past few years, most of it unwanted. As the School Board has bickered over school assignment, calendar issues, and other topics, students have continued to perform above the state average. That has occurred despite the fact that Wake spends less per-pupil than the state average.

Wake's "Renaissance" Schools Improving

Dave DeWitt — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 19:55:00 +0000

Wake County School officials are praising students and staff at 4 of the district’s elementary schools for demonstrating higher proficiency on test scores.

Dave DeWitt: The four “Renaissance Schools” are Barwell, Brentwood, Creech Road, and Wilburn. They’re located in different parts of the county, but all serve a predominately low-income population.