Dear Friends,
Major policy changes are underway in the Wake County school system. Questions surrounding the ECONOMIC IMPACT of School Board policy changes continue to circulate amongst Wake residents. Great Schools in Wake, a WakeUP Wake County led coalition, will bring greater insight into the costs and consequences of our changing school system in an upcoming forum, free and open to the public! See below for more information:
This timely forum will educate our community about the economic impact of Wake County School Board policy changes on the health and prosperity of our local economy. Great Schools in Wake is part of a volunteer nonprofit organization and we need your help to cover the costs of having a forum! Without the generosity of concerned citizens like you as sponsors we cannot provide this important platform for discussion. Your donation is tax deductible -- CLICK HERE to be sponsor today. Speakers include:
Tom Bradshaw, Former Mayor, City of Raleigh John Chesser, UNC-Charlotte Urban Institute Tom Oxholm, Former Wake County School Board Member Amy Hawn Nelson, UNC - Charlotte Helen Ladd, Duke University Tama Bouncer, President, Wake NC Association of Educators Jim Goodmon, President & CEO, Capital Broadcasting Company
Print the forum flyer--share with friends! CLICK HERE
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The hot, dry summer has left us with below normal rainfall, and many areas in the state find themselves in drought-like conditions. In the Triangle, rain totals are 7.5 inches below normal. We are not experiencing 2007 conditions yet but discussions are increasingly being focused on water supplies. NC SPIN, North Carolina's only independently produced statewide TV and radio talk show, is presenting a 1-day conference devoted entirely to water, including subjects like:
Can anything be done about supply and demand? How does water impact economic development? What role should government play in water issues? How can we finance water systems? What are practical solutions to our issues? Registration is $60 and includes a continental breakfast, hot lunch and handouts. CLICK HERE for more details and registration forms.
WakeUP is a co-sponsor for this event.
Sincerely,
Karen Rindge Executive Director, WakeUP Wake County |
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