Wake County Public School System Tata: Target Federal Funds

Happy Friday! Here is today’s BOE news.

Tata: Target federal funds

In his weekly press briefing, Superintendent Tony Tata said that WCPSS should make better use of federal funds to help boost achievement among low-income and ESL (English-as-a-second-language) students, according to the N&O.

In the News

Why one good teacher decided to quit (CNN)

Wake school board forums scheduled

Limitations on implementing districtwide teacher merit pay

LTEs/opinion

Shades of qualification

Thanks for staying engaged with WCPSS.

Enjoy your weekend and stay cool!!

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