Learning to read by the end of third grade is the gateway to lifelong success. When students are not able to read by the end of third grade, their risk of falling behind grows exponentially. In fact, research shows that nine out of ten high school dropouts were struggling readers in third grade. Students reading below grade level are almost six…

School systems across the country continuously seek to find ways to increase academic achievement at all grades. Possessing the ability to read is one of the keys to academic success; not being able to presents many challenges. Union County Public Schools and the state of North Carolina expect students leaving their kindergarten year to be able to…

Because of the inability of public schools in eastern North Carolina to understand cultural and racial diversity, many students do not receive an education that prepares them for the future. Eastern North Carolina is a culturally diverse area. Unfortunately, the limited cultural perspective of the region's schools can contribute to student…

A survey was conducted of parents in the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) in North Carolina. All WCPSS parents were asked their opinions on educational quality, magnet schools options, school safety, parental involvement, school environment, and school climate. Major findings indicate that generally parents expressed positive views…