The Inside Story on Wake County Schools

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[jerrybranum]

Hi, I’m iLian!
This video is 2 years old, has the information changed much or has it stayed the same? I appreciate all of the knowledge in your videos! It’s greatly appreciated! Thank you!

[ANTV-zpuz]

Just an FYI. Year-round is 9 weeks on, 3 weeks off. All students out a week or so at winter break and the week of July 4. All tracks have at least one break that is 4 weeks off. Students change grade levels after July 4 and the new year always starts just after the holiday week for 3 of the 4 tracks. The 4th track starts typically the last week in July.

[jimsmoak]

Super informative Ellen! I've always wondered about the pros and cons of a year-round approach. Good stuff!

[MASKACID]

Ngl I loved wake county schools. I went through elementary school there, my brother went through elementary through middle school, and my sister went all the way through. They had incredible academic options, as well.

[WiseMoveAZ]

This is SO interesting! Great information for families with kiddos in Wake County! :)

[EmilyFarber]

I love the idea of year round schools for student learning, but I wonder how working parents handle it? Where I live there are a lot of day camp options during the summer...are those types temporary childcare options offered year round there?

[JacquelineKraszewski]

Cannot believe the choices you have...that is awesome.

[favoritelasvegasrealtor]

I love magnet schools! My son goes to one.

[georgiacoasthomes]

This is very interesting. I've never heard of a magnet school before.