Critical Race Theory is not part of the current curriculum at Wayne County Public Schools. Several people have brought their concerns regarding CRT to the Wayne County Board of Education over the past few months. WCPS Superintendent Dr. David Lewis provided clarification on where CRT stands in the district at this week’s school board meeting.…… read more »
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WCPS Superintendent: Critical Race Theory Not Part Of New Social Studies Standards
WCPS: Optional Masking Only Applies To School Day
This week, the Wayne County Board of Education voted to make face masks optional for all WCPS students and staff. Since Monday’s vote, Wayne County Public Schools has also clarified that the board’s decision only impacts mask wearing during the school day. Rules for school athletics will be handled in accordance with NCHSAA guidelines. Like…… read more »
Masks Will Be Optional As WCPS Starts New School Year
Masks will be optional in Wayne County Public Schools this coming academic year. Monday evening, the Wayne County Board of Education debated the latest recommendations for safely returning students to the classroom as the COVID-19 pandemic continues and cases surge in North Carolina. School board members Jennifer Strickland and Wade Leatham argued the masking decision should…… read more »
Chamber Welcomes New Teachers To Wayne County
Wayne County’s newest teachers are given a warm welcome. Thursday morning, the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce held its annual Teacher Welcome Breakfast at Lane Tree Golf Club to help greet about 75 of the newest educators at Wayne County Public Schools. Charles Ivey, Chair of the Wayne Education Network, says Wayne County is a…… read more »
N.C. Teacher Of The Year Visits Wayne County Public Schools (PHOTOS)
North Carolina’s top teacher pays a visit to Wayne County. Eugenia Floyd, the North Carolina Teacher of the Year, toured Brogden Middle School on Tuesday where she was greeted by students and staff. During her stop, Floyd met with the WCPS Teacher of the Year, Stephanie Gall, and WCPS Principal of the Year, Dr. Demesha…… read more »
Speakers Urge WCPS To Ban Teaching Of Critical Race Theory
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 »
WCPS Interim Superintendent Named Superintendent
Monday evening, the Wayne County Board of Education unanimously approved the selection of Dr. David A. Lewis, interim superintendent and assistant superintendent for accountability/information technology services, as the district’s new superintendent beginning immediately. Dr. Lewis has served as WCPS interim superintendent since January 2021. “Our district has made significant strides over the past year, paying…… read more »
WCPS Summer Scholars Canceled For Thursday
Due to the potential threat of strong wind gusts from Tropical Storm Elsa impacting school buses on the road, the Wayne County Public Schools Summer Scholars program is canceled for this Thursday, July 8. There will be no school for students or 10-month staff assisting with the Summer Scholars program.… read more »
WCPS: Remainder of $5 Million Debt Paid Off
After beginning the school year with $5 million in State and Federal debt, Wayne County Public Schools and the Wayne County Board of Education say they will officially close out the 2020-2021 fiscal budget with that debt completely paid off. District administrators say it was truly a team effort – from the Board of Education…… read more »
Volunteers Still Needed For Summer Tutoring Program
Tutors are still needed to help get kids back up to speed following an academic year impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. United Way Executive Director Sherry Archibald talked about the Unlimited Impact initiative on Jeff Farrow’s Morning Show on Goldsboro’s Greatest Hits. Archibald says there was only so much teachers could do as they strived…… read more »
