Wake County Public School Bright Spots: Shining a Light on Strategies for Academic and Behavioral Success

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Title: Wake County Public School Bright Spots: Shining a Light on Strategies for Academic and Behavioral Success
Language: English
Authors: Data Research and Accountability staff, Colleen Paeplow, Wake County Public School System (WCPSS), Data, Research, and Accountability Department
Source: Wake County Public School System. 2025.
Availability: Wake County Public School System. 5625 Dillard Drive, Cary, NC 27518. Tel: 919-431-7215; Fax: 919-431-7193; e-mail: wcpss-data-accountability@wcpss.net; Web site: www.wcpss.net
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 58
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
Elementary Education
Junior High Schools
Middle Schools
Secondary Education
High Schools
Descriptors: Public Schools, Educational Strategies, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education, Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, High Schools, Administrator Attitudes, Teacher Attitudes, Student Experience, Educational Environment, Family School Relationship, Student School Relationship, Teacher Student Relationship, Student Attitudes
Geographic Terms: North Carolina
Abstract: In this study, the Data, Research, and Accountability (DRA) Department -- in collaboration with the Office of Equity Affairs (OEA) -- identified schools that have successfully minimized disproportionality in academic and behavioral outcomes among student groups. Using a strength-based research approach, we spoke with administrators and students to illuminate the school strategies and practices associated with their positive outcomes. We examined academic, graduation, and behavioral equity by analyzing data across recent school years. Eleven Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) schools were identified as "Bright Spot" schools based on relatively low disproportionality among student groups in their achievement or behavioral data.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2026
Accession Number: ED679750
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:In this study, the Data, Research, and Accountability (DRA) Department -- in collaboration with the Office of Equity Affairs (OEA) -- identified schools that have successfully minimized disproportionality in academic and behavioral outcomes among student groups. Using a strength-based research approach, we spoke with administrators and students to illuminate the school strategies and practices associated with their positive outcomes. We examined academic, graduation, and behavioral equity by analyzing data across recent school years. Eleven Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) schools were identified as "Bright Spot" schools based on relatively low disproportionality among student groups in their achievement or behavioral data.