Raleigh NC Education News
HERE Education covers every school, deadline, and funding opportunity across Wake. Use our Right School Right Neighborhood quiz, search the full directory, and track what matters.
Wake schools serve families from kindergarten through twelfth grade. HERERaleigh covers every school board meeting, budget cycle, and academic milestone in the area. Coming soon — local district coverage launches when our newsroom partners with your school district.
Higher education options for Raleigh residents include institutions across the Research Triangle / Piedmont region. HERERaleigh will profile local college options as coverage expands.
NC's public-school governance flows through the NC Department of Education, which administers NC READY assessments each spring and enforces the Read to Succeed Act — requiring third-grade reading proficiency before promotion. The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) governs interscholastic athletics across the state. Teacher pay begins at the state minimum and is locally supplemented — making salaries a perennial flashpoint at budget hearings.
HERERaleigh tracks school-board meetings across Wake — agendas, votes, and budget summaries published before local papers. Our reporters cover graduation rates and NC READY scores; teacher-contract negotiations; school resource officers; SAT and ACT data; Title I funding allocations; building bond referenda; and the Friday Night Football calendar. From dual-enrollment windows at local technical colleges to faculty announcements at area universities — if it happens in a Raleigh classroom or on a Wake campus, it is HERE.
Education News
NC School Leaders Urge No Votes on Two Tax Amendments
Raleigh NC Education From the HERE City State Desk RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina’s top public school officials are asking...
Delta Dental Gift to Grow Wake Tech Dental Programs in Raleigh
Raleigh NC Education RALEIGH, N.C. — Wake Tech is getting new money to train more dental hygienists and assistants. The...
NC Task Force Weighs Full Teacher License
Raleigh NC Education From the HERE City State Desk RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina teachers may one day earn a...
App State Wins $35M GEAR UP Grant for Western NC Students
Raleigh NC Education From the HERE City State Desk BOONE, N.C. — Thousands more middle and high school students in...
Raleigh Ranks Fourth on WalletHub List of Best College Towns
Raleigh NC Education RALEIGH, N.C. — Raleigh has landed near the top of a new national ranking of college towns,...
State Audit Finds NCCU Card Purchases Broke Its Own Rules
Raleigh NC Education From the HERE City State Desk DURHAM, N.C. — North Carolina Central University did not reliably follow...
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Raleigh School Directory, Report Cards, and School News
Coming soon — local district coverage launches when our newsroom partners with your school district.
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District & Local School News
NC School Leaders Urge No Votes on Two Tax Amendments
Raleigh NC Education From the HERE City State Desk RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina’s top public school officials are asking...
Delta Dental Gift to Grow Wake Tech Dental Programs in Raleigh
Raleigh NC Education RALEIGH, N.C. — Wake Tech is getting new money to train more dental hygienists and assistants. The...
NC Task Force Weighs Full Teacher License
Raleigh NC Education From the HERE City State Desk RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina teachers may one day earn a...
Raleigh Ranks Fourth on WalletHub List of Best College Towns
Raleigh NC Education RALEIGH, N.C. — Raleigh has landed near the top of a new national ranking of college towns,...
School Report Cards
Official annual ratings from the state education oversight authority and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Showing every rated public school in Wake County for the 2024-25 school year.
Click any school to view the full report card on the official ncreports.ondemand.sas.com site (graduation rate, academic progress, school climate, financial data).
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Featured Schools & Programs
NC's elite residential magnet school for mathematically and scientifically gifted students. Open to all NC students.
$6,000 per year for high school seniors planning to teach in NC. Competitive program recognizing future educators.
NC's need-based grant programs provide financial assistance to eligible students attending NC colleges and universities.
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Online & Hybrid Education
Accredited programs for Wake residents who need flexibility.
Google, IBM, Meta, and other employer-backed certificates. Many are accepted by Wake's manufacturing and tech employers. Some WIOA-funded.
The NC Technical College System offers online certificates and associate degree programs through the state's 16 technical colleges.
Flat-rate tuition online university; fully accredited. Strong in nursing, teaching, IT, and business. Popular with working adults.
School Board Meetings
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Visit Wake official site for current board meeting schedules.
Key Education Policy Issues — Wake
Education FAQ — Raleigh
How do I enroll my child in a Raleigh area school?
Enrollment for Wake schools is managed by the Wake school district. Contact the district office directly for forms, residency requirements, and deadlines.
What colleges are available to Raleigh students?
NC students have access to a network of technical and 4-year colleges statewide. Use our Decision Maker above to explore paths.
Is there financial aid available for Raleigh students?
Yes — FAFSA is available for all eligible students.
How does high school athletics work in Wake?
High school athletics in Wake are governed by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA). Schools compete in classifications based on enrollment (1A–5A for most sports). HERERaleigh covers every home game, playoff bracket, and signing-day announcement.
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Use the Submit an Education Tip form at the top of this page. We cover school board decisions, program announcements, scholarship opportunities, enrollment deadlines, and any issue affecting Wake students and families. Tips can be submitted anonymously.
Raleigh is in Wake County, North Carolina. Colleges serving the area: North Carolina State University, Meredith College, Shaw University, St. Augustine's University, William Peace University and Wake Technical Community College.
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Latest Raleigh Education News
NC School Leaders Urge No Votes on Two Tax Amendments
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina's top public school officials are asking voters to turn down two constitutional amendments on this fall's ballot, arguing the tax limits would tie…
Delta Dental Gift to Grow Wake Tech Dental Programs in Raleigh
RALEIGH, N.C. — Wake Tech is getting new money to train more dental hygienists and assistants. The Raleigh community college is among the first groups to receive funding…
NC Task Force Weighs Full Teacher License
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina teachers may one day earn a full, statewide license without passing the licensing exam that now stands as the final hurdle. At its…
App State Wins $35M GEAR UP Grant for Western NC Students
BOONE, N.C. — Thousands more middle and high school students in the North Carolina mountains will get help planning for college and careers after Appalachian State University landed…
Raleigh Ranks Fourth on WalletHub List of Best College Towns
RALEIGH, N.C. — Raleigh has landed near the top of a new national ranking of college towns, placing fourth out of 415 U.S. cities in a WalletHub study…
State Audit Finds NCCU Card Purchases Broke Its Own Rules
DURHAM, N.C. — North Carolina Central University did not reliably follow its own rules for staff purchasing and travel cards, according to a performance audit released on Monday…
NC College Application Week Waives Fees Through Oct. 25
RALEIGH, N.C. — High school seniors across North Carolina have until Sunday afternoon to send in college applications without paying the usual fee, as the state annual College…
UNC-Chapel Hill Settles 18 Federal Civil Rights Probes
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — The state flagship university has struck a deal with the federal government that wraps up a long list of civil rights inquiries, the U.S.…
Raleigh Homeschoolers Could Get Part-Time Wake Classes
RALEIGH, N.C. — Homeschooled children in Raleigh and the rest of Wake County could one day split their week between home lessons and district classrooms. The Wake County…
NC Teens’ Financial Literacy Nonprofit Now Reaches 20 States
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — A money-skills nonprofit that three North Carolina high school seniors started as a sophomore club has grown into a national effort, with student chapters…
NC SBI Threat Unit in Focus After Oregon School Shooting
RALEIGH, N.C. — The killing of three children and a teacher at an Oregon school on Thursday has North Carolina officials pointing to a little-known State Bureau of…
Millbrook High Staff Help Deliver Baby Girl in Raleigh
RALEIGH, N.C. — A routine Thursday morning at Millbrook Magnet High School in Raleigh, N.C., turned into a birth announcement when the school’s security officer went into labor…
