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Corinth Holders High School students raise funds for wetland conservation

Students in the Ducks Unlimited Club at Corinth Holders High School conserved 350 acres of wetland last year. Published: May. 22, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Wake students injured on school bus in Knightdale

Fourteen Wendell Middle School students treated for possible burns after a busted hose spewed steam inside their bus this afternoon. Published: May. 22, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Wake Public School transfer request due June 1

Wake parents have until June 1 to requests transfers. Published: May. 22, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Advocate Toshiba Rice joins eastern Wake’s cries for school improvements

Desperate to reverse education trends in eastern Wake County – high suspension rates, lower-than-average graduation rates, and rising transfer rates – advocate Toshiba Rice called on parents and school officials last week to organize a push toward change. Published: May. 22, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Five Minutes With … Barnanne Creech

Five Minutes With … Barnanne Creech Published: May. 19, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Wake superintendent: Strong home sales show student assignment plan not hurting housing market

Tony Tata says increases in Wake County home sales for the first quarter disprove the idea that the choice-based school plan is scaring buyers away. Published: May. 15, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Prickett responds to Malone’s budget vote backers

A dispute between school board members Deborah Prickett and Chris Malone took a new turn last week when Prickett contacted some of Malone’s constituents. Published: May. 15, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

East Wake releases third quarter honor roll and principal’s list

East Wake High releases principal’s list and honor roll. Published: May. 8, 2012 9:00 PM | Full story

School Notes: May 9

Please send listings for school notes to spowell@newsobserver.com Published: May. 8, 2012 8:59 PM | Full story

Wake school board asks county for $8.8 million fund boost

With 150,000 students expected in the 2012-2013 school year, the system has received the same amount of local money, about $314 million, from the commission since 2009, while adding 13,000 students. Published: May. 5, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Wake County Superintendent Tony Tata apologizes for student assignment computer glitches

The superintendent said he takes “full responsibility” for the delayed release of student assignment results on Thursday. He added that most families are satisfied with the schools they got. Published: May. 1, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Excellence award goes to East Wake Academy teacher

Knightdale Chamber honored Scales-Voorsluis with Teacher Excellence Award for April. Published: May. 4, 2012 1:13 PM | Full story

Area principals honored

Duke Raleigh Hospital and the Knightdale Chamber thanked principals with a breakfast. Published: May. 3, 2012 1:08 PM | Full story

Knightdale High student arrested after bathroom fire

Police have charged a student with starting a fire in a bathroom of a modular unit at Knightdale High School. Damage was estimated at $20,000. Published: May. 1, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Two in eastern Wake are Teacher of the Year finalists

Kristél Behrend, a music teacher at Lake Myra Elementary, and Betsy Lane, a third-grade teacher at Hodge Road, are finalists for the school system’s highest honor. Published: Apr. 30, 2012 10:34 AM | Full story

Former Zebulon headmaster sues school, teachers

Brandon Smith, the former headmaster of East Wake Academy was fired last month after two teachers accused him of sexual battery. On Friday, he sued the charter school and the two teachers for libel and slander. Published: Apr. 24, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

East Wake students succeed at trade fair

Hard work earns six trophies for the East Wake technology school’s trophy case. Published: Apr. 24, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Wake County offering incentives to fill underenrolled schools

Wake County’s new choice-based student assignment plan has left some schools underenrolled so new academic programs and expanded magnet seats are being used to drum up interest. Published: Apr. 17, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

School hopes wreck drama prompts careful driving

Last week’s wreck dramatization evoked painful memories for some East Wake High students. Published: Apr. 17, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Free breakfast program aims to improve education

Wendell Elementary served as pilot run for universal breakfast Published: Apr. 17, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Wake County schools facing new $2.75 million budget hole

To deal with a funding gap, Wake County school administrators are recommending a $2.1 million cut in school supplies and cuts in central office that could lead to layoffs. Published: Apr. 14, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Wake commission lineup rests on fall elections

Depending on the results of primaries and fall elections, the Wake County commission could see as many as four new members this year, or as few as one. Three members’ races for higher office are creating some unusual possibilities. Published: Apr. 14, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

At East Wake Academy, calls for unity amid uncertainty

The Board of Directors at East Wake Academy heard criticism and calls for unity at its April 3 meeting – the first since headmaster Brandon Smith was fired amid allegations of sexual battery. Published: Apr. 10, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Zebulon Middle School raises money for United Arts Council grant

Dance-a-thon proceeds to help match $30,000 grant for arts study Published: Apr. 10, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Lockhart Elementary fourth graders fight litter

Fourth graders on cleanup drive. Published: Apr. 10, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Elementary kids run, jump and win

Zebulon GT Magnet athletes shine. Published: Apr. 7, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Knightdale 100 forum showcases giftedness

Duke University expert Brian Cooper spoke about identifying giftedness in students. Published: Apr. 3, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Eastern Wake stars light up the stage

Stars in the East raises funds for the East Wake Education Foundation Published: Apr. 3, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Wake County reopens school choice selection process

Families who are on waiting lists from round one of the selection process now won’t be placed until April 9 instead of as planned this week. And other quirks are bringing complaints as more aspects of the choice system are made known. Published: Mar. 31, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Tree plantings mark Arbor Day

Tree plantings take place at Wendell Elementary, Wendell Middle and Lake Myra Elementary Published: Mar. 31, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story


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