Great Schools In Wake

09/06/2026

Don't miss this great webinar! We're so excited to host local expert and WCPSS mom, Dr. Emily! Register here: https://tinyurl.com/mpkce2fm

09/05/2026

VOTE NO on the two tax amendments because they both mean less funding for public schools and teachers! NC already ranks 50th in public school funding effort. Learn more: https://publicschoolsfirstnc.org/resources/fact-sheets/nc-constitutional-amendments-on-taxation/

09/05/2026

https://www.wunc.org/education/2026-08-26/school-drop-off-line-reduce-chronic-absenteeism

Wake County Public Schools has a new task force to promote student attendance. Kingswood Magnet Elementary has been welcoming students with music and high fives every morning, and has a lower absenteeism rate than the district.

09/05/2026

Learn why the amendments are a BAD DEAL for NC's public schools: https://publicschoolsfirstnc.org/resources/fact-sheets/nc-constitutional-amendments-on-taxation/

09/05/2026

Sample ballots are now available! The ballot is LONG again this cycle so be sure to review your ballot now and get prepared to vote. https://www.ncsbe.gov/

09/04/2026

Today marks 60 days until Election Day! Sample ballots are available- the ballot is LONG this year so get your sample ballot and do your research now. Learn more: https://www.ncsbe.gov/

09/04/2026

Register today! Donate $50 to PSFNC and we'll send you a copy of the book. Registration link:

Join Public Schools First NC on Thursday, September 24th 7-8:30pm for an informational webinar with Dr. Emily King. Dr. King is a child psychologist and public school parent of two neurodivergent sons. Dr. King will discuss her new book, The Neurodivergent Learner, an indispensable, first-of-its-kin...

09/04/2026

https://www.wral.com/news/local/students-cell-phone-policies-bullying-social-media-in-depth-august-2026/

WRAL talked with students to get better sense of the state of schools. They had mixed thoughts on cell phone policies and efforts to curb bullying.

09/03/2026

Educators are doing the work. The NCGA is not. Be a Public Ed Voter in 2026!

More North Carolina students are testing proficiently across all subject areas, new data from the state Department of Public Instruction shows.

09/03/2026

Imagine the successes and achievements WCPSS would make if the NC legislature raised teacher pay and per-pupil funding to the national average!

Two-thirds to three-quarters of Wake County Public School System students are testing proficiently on their end-of-grade and end-of-course exams, the data from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction shows.