Some members of N.C. Governor Pat McCrory's Task Force on Safer Schools visited Walkertown High School in Forsyth County Thursday to see a demonstration of the school's security mapping system. The program is one of several initiatives state education leaders plan to implement statewide.
Stressed about choosing the right school for your child? A free event in Winston-Salem tomorrow can help Forsyth County families learn more about their school choice options.
A Winston-Salem/Forsyth County school bus full of students was involved in a crash Wednesday.
Schools across the country have been re-evaluating their security measures since the Sandy Hook Elementary shootings last December, including the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System. But a school shooting at Carver High School in August prompted school officials and the board to take action immediately. As a result, parents, teachers and staff will see some big changes in 2014.
School choice including charter schools, magnet schools and private schools are options for many families in North Carolina. But as the state's education landscape continues to change, many parents with special needs children are facing major challenges.
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools are starting the new school year following a legislative session that cut hundreds of millions of dollars in public schools spending. The school system's new superintendent has spent the past 5 months getting to know the district, and spoke at the Winston-Salem Chamber's Tech Council gathering this week.