Capping Schools

Fifteen schools will be capped for the 2016-2017 school year in WCPSS.  When a school is capped, it means that an enrollment limit has been established.  If that enrollment limit is reached, then even families who move into the base attendance area of that school...

Moving On

Two years ago (almost exactly), I began writing In Context.  It has been my pleasure to explore our local, state, and national education story with you.  Almost always there is a “rest of the story” behind decisions and headlines.  We believe knowing that story helps...

Purposeful Choice

The Board of Education gave first round approval to changes regarding student transfer policies Tuesday night. The changes have been recommended as part of a policy migration and updating process.  Changes include a new numbering system.  For example, Student...

Dirt Roads in Wake County

The Board of Education Work Session on Tuesday was a half hour update on the progress of public infrastructure required for the construction of Bryan Road Elementary School (E31). Eight years ago, WCPSS purchased a 50-acre site on Bryan Road south of Garner for future...

Real Returns on Investments: Dollars and Jobs

Back in December, WakeEd and WCPSS released an Economic Impact Report for the Wake County Public School System.  The report found “large and significant” positive impacts on the local economy. Tax dollars invested in educating our students are not just dollars that...