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The North Carolina Estuarium is on a mission to educate

With three museums in one, the N.C. Estuarium is teaching visitors about the importance of the local estuary and how they can make decisions to help preserve it.

Why learning language early jumpstarts a child's education

Learning a foreign language can benefit children by improving their attention and mental agility, empathy, reading comprehension, school performance and engagement, and acceptance of and appreciation for diversity.

Robert Brittain, freelance reporter

The Franciscan School in Raleigh promotes an innovative and holistic academic experience

From public speaking to specialized reading programs to diverse curriculum and extracurriculars, the Franciscan School offers an innovative and unique approach to the traditional academic experience.

Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions

How diversity in magnet schools benefits all students

By attracting students from a wider geographical area, magnet schools typically have a more culturally and socioeconomically diverse student body than traditional schools.

Robert Brittain, freelance reporter

Garner public schools offer quality education in a tight-knit community

Garner Magnet High School has been a fixture in the community for many decades, and now, the recently built South Garner High School adds a new dimension to this fast-growing town.

Latisha Catchatoorian, WRAL Digital Solutions

Wake County magnet schools offer students exposure to multiple learning pathways

While both magnet and traditional schools offer the same core subjects of language arts, math, science and social studies, magnet schools differ from traditional schools by offering a specific theme or learning perspective across all areas of instruction.

Robert Brittain, freelance reporter

Want your child to attend a magnet school? Here's what you need to know

If you're considering a magnet education for your child, it's best to start your child's magnet school education from the beginning in order to secure a seat.

Robert Brittain, freelance reporter

Homework, health care gaps persist due to unequal broadband distribution

10% of North Carolina school students lack access to a home broadband connection, creating a "homework gap," and putting students at a disadvantage.

Latisha Catchatoorian, WRAL Digital Solutions

Here's why you should consider a magnet school for your child

By attracting students from a wider geographical area, magnet schools typically have a more culturally and socioeconomically diverse student body than traditional schools.

Robert Brittain, freelance reporter

Kids enjoy outdoor education at environmentally driven Wake County school

When pondering elementary school options, consider building on your child's love of nature by applying for enrollment at an environmentally-themed magnet school.

Robert Brittain, freelance reporter

6 ways Montessori kids stand out from the rest

Montessori schools offer a unique way for students to learn through hands-on and independent work.

Sara Paqueno, freelance reporter

Carteret County high schoolers earn highest test scores in NC

In addition to earning high EOG and EOC scores, Carteret County high school students also consistently earn among the highest SAT and ACT scores annually in North Carolina.

Latisha Catchatoorian, WRAL Digital Solutions

Doctor gives back, attributes success to Montessori roots

Dr. Candace Waters, a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, she sees her job as an extension of what she learned as a child in a Montessori classroom.

Sara Paqueno, freelance reporter

Intentional living: Here's how to prepare your home environment to reflect Montessori philosophy

Montessori teachings work best when they are implemented both in school and in the home. However, it is easy to get lost in the conflicting messages that surround us about what is actually best for children.

Sara Paqueno, freelance reporter

How an IB education can give your college-bound student an edge

International Baccalaureate programs are available in 33 public schools and three private schools across the state, but only in one private school in the Triangle.

Sara Paqueno, freelance reporter

Carteret Schools among the top-performing in NC

Carteret County public high school students earned the top end-of-grade and end-of-course test scores in the state.

Montessori students plan 5-day field trip to Big Apple

The annual "Odyssey" is a five-day trip to New York City, where sixth-grade students plan every bit of what their classmates do - from attending museums and lectures during the day, to seeing shows and having dinner together at night.

High school students: Here's how to prep for college applications

The college application process can be hard to navigate, but if your student properly prepares every step of the way, it can make the journey less stressful and more manageable.

Sara Paqueno, freelance reporter

Auto dealers partner with Wake Tech to attract new talent for the evolving workforce

Johnson Automotive has partnered with Wake Tech for the past six years to develop and grow its automotive program.

5 myths of Montessori

With more than 100 years of the Montessori educational approach in action, many rumors or myths have developed about the program over time.

Lisa D'Aromando, freelance reporter

Amazon, Google and the royal family. Is the Montessori Method the secret sauce to success?

Rather than being told what to do, children attending Montessori schools are granted independence to pursue their unique, personal interests, inspiring a love for learning at an early age.

Lisa D'Aromando, freelance reporter

How Montessori prepares kids for the ivy league and beyond

A focus on achieving the highest test scores possible often drives lecture-style courses that force students to memorize as much as they can; but memorization is not a skill that prepares students for anything beyond test-taking.

Lisa D'Aromando, freelance reporter

7 ways Montessori is different from traditional schools

When people hear the term "Montessori" they usually have a specific idea of what that term means in reference to an academic learning environment.

Lisa D'Aromando, freelance reporter

Considering AP vs. IB for your student? What you need to know

To become more competitive, many high school students opt to take college-level courses, either through International Baccalaureate or Advanced Placement programs.

Lisa D'Aromando, freelance reporter

Entrepreneur credits Montessori education for giving him his kickstart

The head of operations at Knack Technologies, Inc. says his entrepreneurial spirit can be traced back to childhood and his early education at the Montessori School of Raleigh.

Lisa D'Aromando, freelance reporter