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Some WS/FCS bus drivers are striking over safety concerns

2:21pm November 25, 2024

About 36 Winston-Salem/Forsyth County school bus drivers didn’t show up for work Monday due in part to concerns about their safety. Officials believe absences will continue on Tuesday.

Attendees listen to panelists discuss the child care crisis

Forsyth County business and education leaders hosting conversations on the child care crisis

4:00pm November 22, 2024

by Amy Diaz

Leadership Winston-Salem is partnering with other local organizations to host a series of talks about the child care crisis. The first panel discussion took place on Thursday at Forsyth Technical Community College.

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University of Texas, MIT and others announce free tuition for some undergraduates

2:15pm November 22, 2024

Nearly half a dozen institutions of higher education announced plans this week to make tuition free for undergraduates whose families make below a certain income threshold, starting in fall 2025.

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Alis Mulero, principal of Easton Elementary School, gasps when she learns about a $10,000 donation to the school on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 in Winston-Salem, N.C. SANTIAGO OCHOA/WFDD

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Community celebrates reveal of newly renovated teachers' lounge at Easton Elementary School

3:21pm November 21, 2024

by Amy Diaz

The teachers’ lounge at a Winston-Salem elementary school got a makeover this year. Local elected officials joined school staff and volunteers to celebrate the reveal on Wednesday.

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This year's FAFSA is officially open. Early review says it's 'a piece of cake'

11:40am November 21, 2024

The FAFSA form is now open to students hoping to get help paying for college in the 2025-26 academic year. Students can expect a much smoother process compared to the last cycle.

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North Carolina Republicans complete a veto override of voucher, immigration bill

4:46pm November 20, 2024

by Associated Press

The Republican-dominated North Carolina legislature has completed its override of Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of legislation that addresses both private school scholarship grants and immigration. The Senate voted on Wednesday to enact the bill despite Cooper's objections, one day after the House conducted a similar vote.

Sheila Thorp, director of social work for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, presents on the school district's 2024 homeless students numbers during a board meeting in Winston-Salem on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. SANTIAGO OCHOA/WFDD

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Number of homeless students in WS/FCS increased 11% over last year

1:00pm November 20, 2024

by Amy Diaz

Nearly 1,200 Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools students were identified as experiencing homelessness last year. That’s an 11% increase from the year before, and more than double from 2020.

Trump picks business executive Linda McMahon to lead the Education Department

9:52pm November 19, 2024

McMahon is a professional wrestling business magnate and co-chair of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team. She has limited experience working with K-12 public schools.

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Lawmakers could override veto to spend $6.5B on private school vouchers. Here’s how vouchers have evolved.

4:11pm November 18, 2024

by WUNC, Liz Schlemmer

North Carolina lawmakers are expected to vote this week on a veto override of a bill that would commit nearly $6.5 billion in state funding for private school vouchers over the next decade. The Opportunity Scholarships have evolved over the past decade from a small $10 million pilot program, to a major budget expense that could transform education in the state.

North Forsyth High School students organized a forum to discuss mental health on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Winston-Salem high schoolers host 'Healing Together' mental health forum

4:11pm November 15, 2024

by Amy Diaz

North Forsyth High School hosted its first forum about mental health Thursday evening. Panelists included students, teachers and health leaders from local colleges.

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