World Cafe Builds Strong Communities and Educator Experiences in Wake County

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Written by Rachel Fleming (Gilbane Building Company) Gilbane Building Company is proud to be a WakeEd partner in fostering educational opportunities for both students and educators. This year was our first year participating in World Cafe, which was a very inspiring...

WakeEd Nationally Recognized for Leadership in STEM Mentoring Movement

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In addition to creating exciting and innovative learning experiences for students in Wake County, WakeEd Partnership’s STEMpact programs are being recognized as unique, inspiring, and effective educational practices on a national stage. This summer, WakeEd President...

Take a Look Back at Stars of Education

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The 2016 Stars of Education, presented by PNC Bank, was held on Oct. 12 at the Raleigh Marriott City Center. The gala and dinner honored eight people most influential to education in Wake County. Take a look back at the evening with our Storify stream. Also, take a...

Our Future’s So Bright, We’ve Got to Wear Shades!

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During the 2016 Stars of Education Gala and Dinner, guests too a moment to pose for and post selfies with their sunglasses from presenting sponsor PNC Bank. Take a look through the stream to see how much fun everyone had. The next Stars of Education will be Wednesday,...

Stars of Education Gala Dinner 2016 Was a Huge Success!

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The third annual Stars of Education Gala Dinner, presented by PNC Bank, was a tremendous success! The Wake County community came together on Wednesday, Oct. 12 to fete some of the brightest lights in the local education community. WakeEd Partnership hosted the event...

Teacher Innovation Grants Award Winners 2016-2017

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WakeEd Partnership, in collaboration with Wake County Public School System, has awarded just over $50,000 in Teacher Innovation Grants to WCPSS teachers for the 2016-17 school year. Teachers could apply for up to $1,000 individually or $3,000 for a team to spend or...