Wake County School Board

Legislators Take Aim At Local School Boards

Dave DeWitt — Tue, 07 May 2013 08:40:00 +0000

Being on a school board is a little like being the head chef at the local Applebee’s. You don’t get to choose the ingredients and it’s not your recipe, but if someone doesn’t like the Bourbon Street Steak, you’re going to hear about it.

In other words, school boards in North Carolina have relatively little power but plenty of responsibility. And it’s been that way for a long time.

State Senate Passes Bill To Revamp Wake County School Board

Jessica Jones — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:37:51 +0000

State lawmakers in the Senate have approved a bill that would change how leaders of the Wake County school board are elected.

Senate Bill 325 would scrap the current boundaries for board seats. It would also move board elections from odd to even-numbered years, when voters choose their representatives in Congress and the General Assembly.

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.

Education Roundup

Dave DeWitt and Frank Stasio — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:38:00 +0000

The Wake County school board has a new chairman and another new student assignment plan; Chapel Hill is embroiled in its own fight over reassignment; and the legislature and the State school board are tussling over virtual charter schools. Host Frank Stasio talks with WUNC Education Reporter Dave DeWitt about these and other education topics.

Wake School Board Member Challenging Incumbent for Schools Superintendent

Isaac-Davy Aronson — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:00:00 +0000

On November 6th, North Carolina voters will elect a new governor. They'll also make selections for Council of State offices. Isaac-Davy Aronson has this look at the two candidates for Superintendent of Public Instruction.

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.

New Wake School Board Takes Over

Dave DeWitt — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:50:00 +0000

Five members of the Wake County School Board were sworn in last night. The board majority is now in the hands of Democrats, after two years of Republican control.

Enrollment Capped At Walnut Creek

Dave DeWitt — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 21:00:00 +0000

A high-profile elementary school in southeast Raleigh is going through some growing pains.

A few days before school began in August, Principal Corey Moore welcomed a horde of new families to Walnut Creek Elementary School.