We are very appreciative of the North Carolina Supreme Court granting a stay of the Superior Court ruling. We are cautiously optimistic and are grateful that parents will for a time continue to have a say in their child’s school calendar in the Wake County Public School System.

Recently, an editorial in the News & Observer encouraged the WCPSS Board of Education to reach out to and work with parents affected by the hardships of a forced year round calendar. We echo that sentiment, and continue to hope that the WCPSS will be responsive to parents on this issue.

Again, we thank all of those who support WakeCARES, and encourage you to join our email list, and donate to our organization as we continue to advocate for parent’s rights in the Wake County Public School System.

Update: media links on the story:

News and Observer: Court blocks year-round school ruling
WRAL: Supreme Court halts Wake year-round plans
NBC17: State Supreme Court Blocks Ruling On Year-Round Schools

While we are disappointed that the ruling was not entirely in our favor, we are currently reviewing our options, and considering requesting a discretionary review by the North Carolina Supreme Court.

We sincerely appreciate the support and donations we have received. You have helped to make our voices heard, and you can continue, as we will, to advocate for parent’s rights in the Wake County Public School System by supporting at large elections of school board members.

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