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Oct-Dec 2009 News Archive
12/23/09 - Perdue backs maintaining diversity in schools
"Whether
it's racially done or economically done, there has to be some kind of
momentum to continue to have diversity in our schools," she said.
12/22/09 - School Board Buzz Persists
"Partisan
storms surrounding the Wake County school board continued Monday, with
Republican power broker Art Pope downplaying his role in the election
of GOP-backed candidates to the board."
12/21/09 - Parties Battle for Wake
"Partisan political drama is increasingly topping the agendas of Wake County's board of commissioners and school board..."
12/16/09 - Wake public voices concern over neighborhood schools
"Diversity is not a policy of convenience. It is a policy of necessity.
12/11/09 - How schools' diversity aids NCSU (LTE)
"Part
of what makes both N.C State & the Wake County public schools great
is their commitment to diversity. Excellence requires cooperation among
diverse talents and experiences. "
12/6/09 - Now, the real test of governing
"To
govern effectively, they and the returning board members will need a
clear, inspiring goal for the system and a set of core principles to
guide decision-making."
12/6/09 - Now, the real test of governing (LTE)
"To
govern effectively, they and the returning board members will need a
clear, inspiring goal for the system and a set of core principles to
guide decision-making."
12/06/09 - New School Posse Rides Hard
"...when
the oath is taken and the seat at the board table is occupied,
candidates-turned-officeholders have to be mindful that they answer to
a much broader constituency."
12/04/09 - Wrong Foot
"The
quality of schools, and Wake's quality is superior, is the product of
many minds, many ideas, and of discussion and more discussion and
compromise."
10/11/09 - Wake school changes will be daunting
"So far, the winners [of School Board elections] hold fast to the pledges that won them office, but seem light on specifics."
