Education

Wake County weighs benefits, risks of opening year-round schools in July

Wake County schools are considering opening classrooms to year round students in July. Some parents are unhappy, saying this could be too risky. Other parents are concerned their children are falling behind, with less resources and support at home. Traditional North Carolina schools are preparing for an Aug. 17 opening, based on the recent aid bill approved for the state.
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Wake County schools are considering opening classrooms to year round students in July. Some parents are unhappy, saying this could be too risky. Other parents are concerned their children are falling behind, with less resources and support at home. Traditional North Carolina schools are preparing for an Aug. 17 opening, based on the recent aid bill approved for the state.

Reporter : Aaron Thomas
Web Editor : Heather Leah
Posted 2020-05-06T18:26:00-0400 - Updated 2020-05-07T10:23:36-0400