Stacey Beard named principal of Adams Elementary School in Cary. Beard is currently assistant principal at Cary Elementary. Beard will start at Adams on Sept. 1 with a salary of $112,732. Rhonda Jones' contract as Adams' interim principal extended to Aug. 31. #wcpss

Thaddeus Sherman named principal of West Lake Elementary School in Apex. Sherman is a former Wake principal who most recently has been substitute teaching. Sherman started today at West Lake with a salary of $101,785. #wcpss

Melissa Oliver named principal of Cary Elementary School. Oliver is currently assistant principal at Alston Ridge Elementary. Oliver will start at Cary Elementary on Sept. 1 with a salary of $100,474. #wcpss

Survey shows North Carolina high school students back at pre-pandemic mental health levels. Results from 2025 Youth Risk Behavior Survey show fewer teens reporting feeling depressed, considering or attempting suicide and using alcohol or marijuana. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e... #nced

Survey shows NC high school students back at pre-pandemic mental health levels

Fewer high school students reported feeling depressed, considering suicide or using alcohol in the 2025 Youth Risk Behavior Survey

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2 North Carolina charter schools that closed mid-school year owe the state $377,000. DPI is trying to collect $264K from Monroe Charter Academy and $113K from Triad International Studies Academy for money spent beyond what was allowed before prematurely closing. #nced

Interesting look at the impact charter schools are having on North Carolina school systems. A third of all the public school students in Halifax County attend charter schools instead of the district. In 11 districts, more than 20% of public school students attend charters. #nced

NC teen charged after allegedly taking abortion pills in third trimester. Police say the Durham 18-year-old took the pills to try to induce an abortion before giving birth 3 days later in a toilet and leaving the baby there. (Via @solomonlexib.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c... #ncpol

NC teen charged after allegedly taking abortion pills in third trimester

The teen is accused of taking mifepristone and misprostol while 31 weeks pregnant.

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North Carolina GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards ends reelection campaign after sexual harassment report. Edwards said he will finish his current term while local GOP may choose his replacement for this fall's congressional race. (Via @daniellebattaglia.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/politic... #ncpol

NC GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards ends reelection campaign after sexual harassment report

Edwards is at the center of an ethics report that found he created a hostile work environment and sexually harassed young staffers.

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NC gave teachers big raises. Now Wake County schools may cut local pay increase as a result. School board considering eliminating an increase to local salary supplement to help close $17.6M shortfall caused by large state pay raises. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e... #ncpol #nced #wcpss

NC gave teachers big raises. Now Wake schools may cut local pay increase as a result

School administrators say the higher-than-expected state raises are a reason the district can drop locally funded raises for educators.

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Wake County school board, community members defend transgender school teacher. Many of tonight's speakers praised the teacher and said the hiring showed the value of diversity. A few speakers said it's confusing to young students. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e... #ncpol #nced #wcpss

Wake school board, community members defend transgender school teacher

Most of the public comment at Tuesday’s school board meeting supported a transgender teacher whose hiring has been questioned. But some parents expressed concerns.

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Most of the speakers so far at tonight's Wake County school board meeting are talking about the hiring of a transgender elementary school teacher. Some speakers called the educator highly qualified. Others said the hiring is causing uncomfortable questions from students. #wcpss

Wake County school board regular meeting at 5:30 pm. Several people have signed up to speak about the recent hiring of a transgender elementary school teacher. Agenda at simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/... Watch at www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXzz... #wcpss

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List of proposed Wake County school budget reductions. Cutting the $1.9M increase in local salary supplement would cost a beginning teacher $7.34 a month before taxes & $14.10 per month for a teacher with 31 years experience. Staff justifies b/c of big state raise of 5-13% for teachers. #nced #wcpss

In light of budget reductions that will be discussed today & in the budget next year, Wake County school board members are talking about looking into the cost of providing transportation for the magnet school program. Changes might be on table for 27-28 school year. #nced #wcpss

Heading into the start of traditional-calendar schools, Wake County says all yellow bus riders have been assigned to a route with drivers. in addition, more companies are on board to transport exceptional children who can't ride the regular buses. #nced #wcpss

Wake County school board work session at 2:45 pm. Topics include budget cuts and readiness of school transportation for start of school year. Agenda at simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/... Watch at www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4_1... #wcpss

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Why Wake County students want safety and security improved in school bathrooms. Students in survey said they want more staff monitoring of bathrooms to address issues such as vaping, smoking, drug use, broken stall locks, fighting & bullying. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e... #nced #wcpss

Why Wake students want safety and security improved in school bathrooms

Most Wake students said in a survey they feel safe in school. But they listed improving conditions in school bathrooms as a priority.

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A few years ago, some students were lobbying Wake County to remove school resource officers. But a new district survey of high school students found support for assigning and hiring more SROs as a safety measure. #nced #wcpss

According to the latest district survey, Wake County principals largely support the school resource officer program. Every high school and high school, as well as some elementary schools, have an armed law enforcement officer on campus. #nced #wcpss

Wake County school board safety and security meeting at 1 pm. Topics include reviewing results of SRO survey and student safety survey. Agenda at simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/... Watch at www.youtube.com/watch?v=onVx... #wcpss

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Wake County will reduce bus service at 20 schools. Here’s why the change is being made. Wake will expand no transport zones around 11 schools and add them to 9 schools. It's being promoted as a way to make transportation more efficient. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e... #nced #wcpss

Wake will reduce bus service at 20 schools. Here’s why the change is being made

Wake County will add nine schools to its no transport zone program and expand the zones around 11 schools.

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Rep. Chuck Edwards recommended for sanctions by House Ethics committee for sexual harassment. The committee found substantial reason to believe the GOP western NC congressman violated rules. Cmte will seek censure. (Via @daniellebattaglia.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/politic... #ncpol

Rep. Edwards recommended for sanctions by Ethics committee for sexual harassment

The House Committee on Ethics recommended a censure against the NC representative for sexual harassment and a hostile work environment.

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Wake County schools facing $17.6M in budget cuts. When will employees get their raises? Wake needs to make budget reductions due to higher than expected state pay raises before the additional compensation is paid to employees. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e... #ncpol #nced #wcpss

Wake schools facing $17.6M in budget cuts. When will employees get their raises?

The school district will need to make millions in budget reductions before it can pay out the raises for it’s 19,662 employees.

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Thanks @madonnaots.com for hosting this deep look into Lwaxana’s past. Back next week for the Season 7 Picard-Crusher tease. 7 more weeks to "Sub Rosa." #TNGSunNight

A deep Trek, but a great watch. Thanks, everyone! 🖖🏻 Next week: (TNG s7.ep8 - Attached) #TNGSunNight #TOSSatNight #StarTrekTNG #StarTrek

I wish they hadn’t cut this part out of the final scene, which would have included dialogue about how Lwaxana made Ian promise never to speak of Kestra again. #TNGSunNight

I’d like to think that, if Lwaxana was still alive, that she consoled Deanna after Thad died. I bet Lwaxana would have spoiled Thad and Kestra rotten. #TNGSunNight

I didn’t know any better at the time so I thought it was cool that they had a wolf with the actors. Alas, it’s just green screen and split screen shots. #TNGSunNight

This is a big plot hole for me. Mr. Homn could have solved all this by telling Deanna about the photo he had of Kestra.I know Memory Alpha says he wasn’t working for them 30 years ago, but he got some info from her past valet. #TNGSunNight

Yes Data, we remember “Phantasms” from last week. #TNGSunNight