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On Tuesday, Raleigh city council discussed whether the school system’s plans for growth and school capacity align with the city’s plans for higher density. Some councilors stressed the need for Wake to find capacity and emphasized the crucial relationship between city and schools.
Round 2 of school assignment choice is in its final days, but the school system does not know how many parents still need to choose. Some families chose at a registration drive Tuesday, but just blocks away, some kindergarten families still weren’t aware they had to make a decision at all.
Central Raleigh residents met at Trinity United Methodist Church with Wake schools Superintendent Tony Tata Monday night to discuss why their children still haven’t been assigned to a school and what could be done about it. Many residents left with more understanding, but not the comfort they were seeking.
A Record analysis of Census data compared to new school construction in Wake County shows a disparity in the number of schools built in Raleigh. We take an in-depth look at the numbers, as well as the plan for future schools, most of which are outside Raleigh’s city limits.
Research in Wake County has shown that students who take Algebra I in 8th grade are less likely to drop out of high school. After eight months of debate, the county now has a math placement policy, which will allow more children access to eighth grade Algebra.
Democrats have shown clear frustration along the way, as the new controlled-choice assignment plan has gradually become a reality for Wake County. We take a look at how and when they envision changes playing out.
New mapping by the Record shows that not only do schools get poorer moving from West to East across the county, test scores go down also. We also provided maps of additional years and saw a similar trend.
Mapping conducted by the Record shows that nearly all schools to the East of downtown Raleigh are high-poverty schools. It further shows a clear trend of mid-range schools in the middle and wealthier schools to the west.
Wake County schools released new data this week about who participated in the first round of school choice. So far, most people who have participated at the kindergarten level received their first or second choice, but roughly 3,000 families still haven’t participated.
Last week Tony Tata took sides in school board politics more publicly and vocally since he started the job as superintendent a year ago. The week began with him accusing two board members of ethical violations and ended with his apology.
