Each year we observe February as Black History Month, a time to highlight and honor the achievements that African Americans have made throughout our nation's history. This month-long celebration provides an intentional opportunity to educate and engage our youth, our families, and our communities about the vast and significant contributions African Americans have made across...
Diversity in Literacy Children and youth having culturally congruent literature to read is imperative for supporting their educational success and fostering their love of reading. Additionally, diverse literacy options help youth understand and respect the cultures of others. Here are some suggested books and materials for Hispanic Heritage month: Book Lists Teaching for Change: Afro-Latinx Book List: https://socialjusticebooks.org/booklists/afro-latinx/ (Elementary Grades, Middle...
Our Educational Success Action Team is working hard to advance efforts towards our collective goal of 95% of Wake County students graduating high school ready for college and career. A key strategy is working with middle school youth. The middle school years are critical in setting forth a vision for higher education and more concretely,...