School Boundary Decision Close in Wake County
Both political factions on the board appear to like a "controlled choice" plan that would give parents options on where their children could attend school. Read Full Post >
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October 06, 2011
May 24, 2011
N.C. Superintendent Proposes Two Student Assignment Plans
The options are about 65 to 70 percent complete, and now need community input, said Superintendent Anthony Tata. Read Full Post >
March 18, 2011
Accreditation Agency Has Stern Words for Wake County
The critical report blames a bloc of newly-elected school board members for "destabilizing the school system and community." Read Full Post >
February 14, 2011
Mixed Results on Wake County's Busing Policy
Both supporters and opponents of the large district's diversity busing policy can find support in this local newspaper's analysis. Read Full Post >
January 14, 2011
Education Secretary Criticizes Wake County Over Diversity Policy
The school board voted last year to end a policy of school assignments based on socioeconomic status. Read Full Post >
January 12, 2011
Wake County, N.C. Wrestles With Integration Policy
A new majority on the North Carolina board has done away with school assignments based on socioeconomic diversity, but critics wonder if the new plan will lead to resegregation. Read Full Post >
November 10, 2010
Black Male Achievement in a 'State of Crisis,' Study Says
A new study finds that the educational attainment of young black American males lags behind their peers in almost every indicator. Read Full Post >
June 17, 2010
Jefferson Co. Schools Sued Over Student-Assignment Plan
Jefferson County, Ky.'s student-assignment plan is the subject of a new lawsuit which contends the plan violates a state law that gives students a right to attend the school nearest to his or her home. Read Full Post >
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