26 WS/FCS bus drivers absent as protests continue
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County school bus drivers are continuing to protest this week due to low pay and safety concerns. Twenty-six drivers were absent Monday morning.
Education
Guilford County Schools to open new visual and performing arts magnet next year
A new visual and performing arts elementary school is set to open in Guilford County next year. Officials say this kind of programming is in high demand.
School special education staff are sometimes hurt by students
School staff who work with students with disabilities are sometimes hurt by the students they serve. That can make it harder to hire staff, at a time when there's already a nationwide shortage.
Kentucky voters rejected proposals to allow tax dollars to go to private schools
Many states have school voucher programs allowing tax money to be used for private schools. Supporters of "school choice" put proposals on the ballot in three states this month. Voters defeated them.
What happens when a student makes a threat at school?
Over the last few years, the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office has documented roughly 300 incidents of juveniles communicating threats of violence at school. While some cases are more serious than others, each can sow fear among students and families, and greatly disrupt the work of educators.
With a record number of international students in the U.S., Trump brings uncertainty
Some schools and international students in the U.S. worry about what's to come in the incoming Trump administration. Meanwhile, a new report finds more international students in the U.S. than ever.
Some WS/FCS bus drivers are striking over safety concerns
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.
Forsyth County business and education leaders hosting conversations on the child care crisis
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.
University of Texas, MIT and others announce free tuition for some undergraduates
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.
Community celebrates reveal of newly renovated teachers' lounge at Easton Elementary School
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.