Critical Race Theory has been a hot topic across the nation in recent weeks. The controversial idea came to the Wayne County Board of Education meeting this Monday, with three persons speaking against CRT during the public comment period. Laura Hodges argued the teaching of Critical Race Theory doesn’t make sense because all cultures have made…… read more »
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Speakers Urge WCPS To Ban Teaching Of Critical Race Theory
School Board Continues Search For Superintendent Candidates
The search for the next Superintendent of Wayne County Public Schools continues. At this week’s special meeting, Wayne County Board of Education Chair Chris West announced the district would be reopening the application period for superintendent candidates. The new application period runs through March 15th. The superintendent search will still be handled by the North…… read more »
Wayne County BOE Decides To Remain On Plan B
The Wayne County Board of Education Friday afternoon held a special meeting to discuss the schools reopening status. After several hours of debate and multiple motions, the board was at an impasse. Since no favorable motions were passed, the result is the Board will revert back to what they voted on at their August 5th…… read more »
School Board Member Pushes For Remote Learning Start
At least one member of the Wayne County Board of Education wants the district to reconsider its reopening plans. Board of Ed member Len Henderson made his comments Monday. He says he’s concerned about the increase in COVID-19 cases following big holidays, and Henderson notes Labor Day is right after the new school year begins.…… read more »
School Board To Interview Superintendent Search Firms
The Wayne County Board of Education plans to interview two firms that could assist in the district’s superintendent search. Last week, the Board of Education decided upon two firms out of the six brought to the board by its attorney Richard Schwartz. With dozens of superintendent openings in North Carolina, school board chair Chris West…… read more »
County & School District To Go After School Construction Grant
The County of Wayne and Wayne County Public Schools team up to pursue a grant for the construction of a new school. Last week, the Wayne County Board of Education and Board of Commissioners approved the joint application for the Tier 1 Lottery Grant Funds that would support building the new elementary school in Fremont.…… read more »
