The Wake Education Partnership is looking to raise some money to support its programs.
The WEP sent out a press release Wednesday announcing that it will hold its first 24-hour "Money Drop" fundraiser on Sept. 22. The group's goal is to have 200 people donate online that day.
Prizes will be offered throughout the day at key points and email updates will be offered to keep donors up to date.
The group says it needs the money to continue programs that include:
* Thousands of dollars in grants each year to classroom teachers
* Numerous education presentations to business leaders and community groups
* An independent newsletter twice a month summarizing local education news
* Topic Reviews that offer an analysis of current school issues
* Assistance in the training of principals and assistant principals
Supporters of the new board majority have been highly critical of the WEP while supporters of the board minority have frequently cited the group's research.
The tensions in the community are noted in the press release, with the WEP saying it has been "working within a divided community to help find a middle ground where all families are eager to claim Wake County public schools as their own."
Comments
Why would anyone in their
Thu, 08/26/2010 - 13:20 — CaryCurmudgeonWhy would anyone in their right mind give these people money when they could instead give it directly to the schools?
I still wonder how much
Thu, 08/26/2010 - 16:45 — loriacI still wonder how much money from the Pieces of Gold show goes to the schools for Arts. Nothing about that on the website.... yet all those kids perform for free, and parents can't even videotape (so they are motivated to buy the DVD)
I still wonder how much
Thu, 08/26/2010 - 16:33 — loriacI still wonder how much money from the Pieces of Gold show goes to the schools for Arts. Nothing about that on the website.... yet all those kids perform for free, and parents can't even videotape (so they are motivated to buy the DVD)
No Kidding!
Thu, 08/26/2010 - 15:05 — JanisTangoThere are plenty of needs at our school! I can at least help with specific items that I know are going directly to the children than need them!
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Thu, 08/26/2010 - 12:15 — SideburnsWhat exactly has WEP done to "find a middle ground"? At the WEP forum I attended, it was nothing but pure fear mongering.
Forum?
Thu, 08/26/2010 - 23:37 — bluedaisyWhen did WEP have a forum, SB? Where was it? Just curious, I haven't heard about one since the new board came into office, and before that there was nothing to fear..... :>)
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Fri, 08/27/2010 - 06:59 — SideburnsIt was an "Education Roundtable". They have many of them throughout Wake. I don't remember when it was but the one I attended was held in Apex.
And their newsletters are
Thu, 08/26/2010 - 21:01 — jenmanAnd their newsletters are very biased in favor of the 'old guard'. WEP has done nothing to promote finding a middle ground.
Sounds like the time to
Thu, 08/26/2010 - 11:23 — actnowSounds like the time to collect alms.