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At a school board meeting on Tuesday, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Executive Director of Systems Coherence & Strategic Planning Alexandra Hoskins spoke about the newly created local task force: DRIVE for Forsyth. (Screenshot courtesy of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools)

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DRIVE for Forsyth Task Force aims to diversify the local educator workforce

Amy Diaz

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools is looking to recruit and retain a diverse educator workforce. The local effort to address racial disparities builds upon work the state began doing about four years ago.

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$16 million calculation error impacts proposed WS/FC Schools pay raises

Keri Brown

A multi-million dollar calculation mistake is causing quite a stir in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools community. The error means that many…

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GCS Offers $20,000 Signing Bonus For Some Teachers

Keri Brown

Guilford County Schools is offering a big signing bonus to help fill teacher vacancies at some of its lowest performing schools. The district says newly…

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Thousands Of Masks To Be Distributed To WS/FC Schools Teachers, Staff

Keri Brown

Thousands of masks are being delivered to educators in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools system over the next couple of days. A group known as…

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NC Educators Meet With Scientists To Discuss COVID Data, School Reentry

Keri Brown

A group of experts is working with school systems across the state to help them interpret community COVID-19 data and make informed decisions about…

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Helpline Adds Mental Health And Emotional Support For Educators

Keri Brown

The continuation of remote learning and stress from the pandemic is putting a strain on many people. The state has expanded a helpline to assist North…