Elections Approach: Be Sure to Vote!

Sep 24, 2014 | In Context

You’ve no doubt recognized the uptick in political ads on radio, television, and in newspapers, right? General elections are right around the corner. November 4, 2014 is six weeks away. Are you registered to vote in Wake County? Do you know where your polling site is...

Review of Common Core Begins in North Carolina

Sep 24, 2014 | In Context

It’s a standing room only kind of week. On Monday, September 22nd the commission charged with reviewing the Common Core in NC met for the first time – and nary a seat remained in the room. As expected, the commission’s first meeting drew lots of interest and media...

Under-Enrollment, Overcrowding, and Calendar Alignment

Sep 24, 2014 | In Context

 At the September 16th Board of Education meeting, the following decisions were made: • Mills Park Elementary and Mills Park Middle will remain on a traditional calendar and will retain enrollment caps. One temporary classroom will be added to the Mills Park...

Pieces of Gold Showcases Student Talent

Mar 11, 2014 | Press Release

The 32nd Annual Pieces of Gold Arts Education show will be held March 4, 2015 at Memorial Auditorium. Tickets will go on sale in January through Ticketmaster and the Memorial Auditorium box office. More than 1,000 students are expected to participate in this year’s...

PNC Grants Support Wake Education

Jan 21, 2013 | Press Release

$75,000 in grants to Wake Education Partnership fund  early childhood literacy efforts and ‘Building Leaders’ Initiative PNC has provided Wake Education Partnership with two grants, totaling $75,000, to help fund the local non-profit organization’s Building Leaders...