School Coverage

5 On Your Side: Are local schools active shooter drills outdated?

Outdated active shooter drills in local schools could put our children in danger. One expert reveals new tactics that he says will save lives.

Man accused of bringing gun to Clayton Middle School appears in court

A 21-year-old man faces charges of possessing a weapon on educational property and carrying a concealed weapon after a weapons detection system alerted when he entered Clayton Middle School Tuesday to pick up his sisters.

MARCIA MOREY: N.C. must defeat bill to kick kids out of school for minor violations

Sunday, March 19, 2023 -- As a former judge specializing in juvenile court it is extremely troublesome that young students could be long term suspended from school for minor misbehaviors. This draconian measure must be stopped.

Wake County Sheriff Willie Rowe is speaking about the recent gun and threat incidents

Several school systems in North Carolina are turning to high-tech alternatives to detect weapons before they get into classrooms. To this point, Wake County, the state's most extensive school system, is not among them.

A Video-Gaming School Stumbles on a Way to Get Dropouts Back in Class

TOKYO — Wataru Yoshida had had enough. He wasn’t going back to school.

Ben Dooley and Hisako Ueno, New York Times

First weapons detection system installed in Johnston County school, more schools to follow

North Johnston Middle School installed an "opengate" weapon detection system Wednesday.

Brett Knese, WRAL multimedia jounrnalist

More than 20 school threats have happened in the past month around the Triangle

More than 20 times this month, there have been threats - or weapons - found at local schools.

Wake County grandparents say they're owed money for school transportation

The Wake County Public School System's programs allows for its stipend amount of $25 per day for up to $500 per month.

'Do the right thing': Wake County grandparents demand at least $1,725 for school transportation reimbursement

The Wake County Public School System's programs allows for its stipend amount of $25 per day for up to $500 per month.

Joe Fisher, WRAL reporter

One NC school board is considering doing away with high school valedictorians

The Pitt County Board of Education is considering eliminating high school valedictorians, WITN News reports.

By Jaylen Holloway, WITN

Cyber attackers targeting schools with crippling ransomware attack

The federal government is warning about an emerging cyber criminal group targeting schools with crippling ransomware attacks. The warning comes just days after one of the country's largest districts was targeted.

Partnership brings reusable lunch items to Durham charter school

A brand new partnership between a Durham non-profit and a charter school is helping the environment.

Monica Casey, WRAL Durham reporter

'3K' helps underserved families in Wake County

At eight preschool programs spread out across Wake County, the 100 students go to school five days a week, including in the Creative Schools Center in Wakefield.

Still looking for school supplies? Save at second-hand stores.

Back-to-school shopping may be taking a bigger toll on family budgets this year with decades-high inflation. Buying second-hand may be the way to go to save money.

Ways to save money this back-to-school shopping season

According to the National Retail Federation, most families will spend an average of $864 on school supplies this year as a result of rising inflation.

Get inspired for the new school year with these back to school quotes: 27 motivational and funny quotes to get you in the school mood

Are you and your kids ready to go back to school? Use these back to school quotes to inspire and motivate your kids to do their best!

Law enforcement says crackdown on school threats in North Carolina faces road block

Law enforcement say locating those behind school threats isn't an issue. However, keeping younger suspects detained longer than 24 hours is a problem.

Julian Grace, WRAL anchor/reporter

While protecting NC schools, officers frustrated with juvenile detention laws

Law enforcement say locating those behind school threats isn't an issue. However, keeping younger suspects detained longer than 24 hours is a problem.

9-year-old Wilson student brings handgun to campus

School officials with the Sallie B. Howard School of Arts and Science said that an elementary school student brought a weapon to campus on Thursday.

Cooper vetoes bill that would have ended school mask mandates

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said the school masking bill could tie the hands of public health officials.

By Bryan Anderson, WRAL statehouse reporter

2 Rocky Mount middle school students charged after bringing gun to school

Rocky Mount police said they found a gun on a middle school student that was purchased from another student.

Modular classroom catches fire at Fayetteville elementary school

Crews responded to a fire at E. E. Miller Elementary School. Firefighters arrived to find flames shooting out from the classroom behind the main school building. It's unclear what caused the fire.

NC historians hoping to restore old school for students to learn racial justice, equity

Charlotte historians are hoping to save a building that was once home to slaves who lived and worked in the area.

NC historians hope to turn former slave housing into school

Historians in the Charlotte area hope to save a building that was once home to slaves who lived and worked there.

Cooper calls on state employees to help with dire staffing shortage in NC schools

Staffing shortages in schools are so bad due to the omicron surge, Gov. Roy Cooper is giving state employees a break to become substitutes. That announcement was made Wednesday afternoon.