More than a quarter of the schools in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County received an “F” grade for school performance from the state last year.
WFDD listener Carol Penick was wondering what the district is doing to correct this enduring problem.
In the latest installment of Carolina Curious, WFDD’s Amy Diaz looks into how the district supports these schools, as well as how performance grades are calculated.
An “F” school
On the morning of Feb. 14, teachers and staff wearing pink and red waited by the entrance of Petree Elementary School on the east side of Winston-Salem.
As students trickled in, they wished them a good morning and a happy Valentine’s Day.
“Are you ready for a good day?” asked Principal Alicia Bailey, sporting heart-shaped sunglasses.
The school’s STEM classroom is visible from the front door. Nearly every inch of this