Local Schools Participate in Walk to School Day
Cary, NC – Several local elementary schools participated in the yearly Walk to School event to build cohesiveness and promote physical activity. Read more
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Education: Bill Fletcher October Newsletter
Wake County, NC – Thoughts for September 2016 from Bill Fletcher, Member of the Wake County Board of Education. Read more
Area Schools Donate More than 14,000 Books
Cary, NC – One of the most important things we learn as children is how to read. But with limited access to books, not all kids get that opportunity. But the Goddard Schools in the Raleigh area, including Cary’s, worked to gather thousands of books to give to children without access. Read more
Children with Autism, ADHD Have New Athletic Outlet
Cary, NC – Sports are a common way for children to learn to interact and exercise but for kids with autism and ADHD, it can be difficult to find an accommodating team. That’s why Oak City Soccer started up in the Cary-Raleigh area to give these children a way to play. Read more
Transit and Education Top Issues at “State of Morrisville” Meeting
Morrisville, NC – As Morrisville and Wake County grow, new successes produce their own problems and the yearly “State of Morrisville” meeting addressed both sides of the town’s growth, focusing on how a booming population means a greater need for schools and public transportation.
Local Sorority Chapter Holding Scholarship Fundraiser
Cary, NC – To raise money for scholarships for local students, the Western Wake chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is holding a fundraiser where people can auction on rare sports jerseys and see an exclusive fashion show by a Raleigh designer. Read more
Education: Bill Fletcher September Newsletter
Wake County, NC – Thoughts for September 2016 from Bill Fletcher, Member of the Wake County Board of Education.
Calling All Photographers and Enthusiasts
Cary, NC – This September, I’ll be teaching Night Photography again at the Center for Documentary Studies. You are invited. Read more
Free Class Helps Local Teachers Identify Students’ Weak Spots
Cary, NC – Often, if a student is underperforming in a classroom, a teacher may only have a vague sense of what their issues are. But one local business is offering free classes to teachers to identify various cognitive skills and offer training for solutions. Read more
Importance of Railroad Safety Often Overlooked
Cary, NC – More than 85 North Carolina counties have active railroad lines running through them. Yet, a lack of widespread information about rail safety and the laws surrounding railroad tracks leads to accidents and even fatalities every year. Read more