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WAKEUP WAKE COUNTY RECEIVES GRANT AWARDS FROM LOCAL FOUNDATIONS

Three prominent North Carolina-based foundations have awarded grants to WakeUP Wake County for its 2012 work advancing public transit, effective land use planning, and clean drinking water. WakeUP is very pleased to be receiving $25,000 from the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, $15,000 from the Triangle Community Foundation, and $20,000 from the Raleigh-based Beehive Collective.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR/ARTICLES
12/31/11 Triangle Politics: Wake school board makes 'gesture of good listening'
"Speakers once again will have three minutes each during the public comment section at Wake County school board meetings."

12/31/11 Teachers' pay that reflects respect
"I also realize that this idea is also pie in the sky. But as long as we continue to pay teachers low wages across the board, and only pretend to respect the profession, we will continue to hear the phrase, "Oh, he/she is just a teacher."

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR/ARTICLES

12/31/11 Triangle Politics: Wake school board makes 'gesture of good listening'
"Speakers once again will have three minutes each during the public comment section at Wake County school board meetings."

12/31/11 Teachers' pay that reflects respect
"I also realize that this idea is also pie in the sky. But as long as we continue to pay teachers low wages across the board, and only pretend to respect the profession, we will continue to hear the phrase, "Oh, he/she is just a teacher."

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12/15/11 Charter schools: Wave of the future?
"Everyone interviewed for this story said education officials have to do a better job of closing down charter schools that aren't making the grade and implement on a wider scale the practices that are producing positive results."

12/15/11 Hybrid math is on the way to Triangle schools
"The days of Algebra I, Algebra II and Geometry could be numbered in Triangle schools, but they would be replaced by a new trio of what's supposed to be tougher and more in-depth math courses."

For Immediate Release
Contact: Karen Rindge, WakeUP Wake County, 828-3833, karen@wakeupwakecounty.org
Date: June 6, 2011

Today, WakeUP Wake County, the citizens' voice for good growth planning and sustainable communities, urged the Wake Board of Commissioners to increase funding for Wake County Public Schools. Speaking at the public hearing on the 2012 budget, WakeUP's Executive Director, Karen Rindge, pointed out that the school budget has been flat-lined for the past three years. Meanwhile, student population has grown by 6,000 children over the past two years. "We need funding to sustain our growing population, and next year's student body will grow by more than 3,000 bringing us to a total of 147,000 students," stated Rindge.

 

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For Immediate Release:

Date: February 2, 2011
Contact: Karen Rindge, Executive Director, WakeUP Wake County, 919-828-3833, Karen@wakeupwakecounty.org

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Contacts: Karen Rindge/Yevonne Brannon FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tel: 919-828-3833/919-244-6243 Email: andrewcarlcampbell@gmail.com

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Visit www.capitalareafriendsoftransit.org to experience this exciting new online tool where you can also sign the CAFT petition supporting regional transit. The Capital Area Friends of Transit (CAFT), a local alliance of civic organizations, community leaders and citizens, is pleased to announce the release of a new transit website that will serve as an online resource for citizens interested in public transit. The new website aims to keep the public informed and engaged as Triangle leaders develop a plan for a regional transit system. CAFT is coordinating public outreach efforts with Durham-Orange Friends of Transit (DO Transit) and Triangle Transit, which is working with a consultant to hold a series of public involvement meetings throughout the region to educate citizens on transit proposals and seek public input for future transit options.

 

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Contacts: Yevonne Brannon/Patty Williams

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tel: 919-244-6243/919-696-8059
Email: info@greatschoolsinwake.org

 

WAKE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD IGNORES COMPELLING FACTS, SQUELCHES PUBLIC DIALOG