What's the Best Background for a Superintendent?
The Wake County, N.C. district named four semi-finalists for its superintendency last week. Will big districts look to traditional or nontraditional candidates? Read Full Post >
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November 09, 2011
Wake County, N.C., Board Changes Political Majority
The board had been led by Republican-backed members for two turbulent years. Read Full Post >
November 07, 2011
Two School Board Races Worth Watching
Big money has been pouring into some school board races, as political parties seek to influence local politics. Read Full Post >
October 12, 2011
Political Control of Wake County Board Hinges on Runoff
The board's 2009 decision to eliminate a school assignment policy based on socioeconomic diversity was a major issue in the Tuesday election. Read Full Post >
October 06, 2011
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 >
June 16, 2011
North Carolina Votes to Sidestep Private Accreditation Agencies
The law prevents colleges and universities from penalizing students based on the accreditation status of their high schools. Read Full Post >
May 23, 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 17, 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 >
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