Wake County Schools Cut Special Ed Services
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Wake County schools face significant cuts to special education services, affecting 22,000 students. The district aims to reduce the budget by $18 million, leading to 130 teaching position losses. The Cross Categorical Kindergarten and Middle Schools Essentials programs are also targeted. Teachers and parents protest, warning of increased workloads and potential teacher burnout. The district plans to provide extra support, such as more behavior specialists and improved scheduling. The kindergarten program will transition to general education settings with added training for teachers. The Middle Schools Essentials program will be phased out, starting with sixth graders next year, with plans for more instruction and behavior management training.
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