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Wake County Schools Face Tough New Year | Durham News
Wake County schools are navigating a turbulent new year with deep budget cuts, rising meal prices, and major shifts in emergency protocols—all while teachers get mandated raises and AI policy delays loom. The district’s new Standard Response Protocol aims for clearer crisis communication, but enrollment declines and political debates over curriculum and DEI initiatives add pressure. With a controversial state law restricting classroom content and hiring controversies swirling, educators face an unprecedented mix of financial strain, policy uncertainty, and public scrutiny as the school year…
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