Families in Orange County want to know what's the future of the STEAM Squared, or STEAM2, magnet curriculum.
Academic proficiency increased for a third consecutive year. More than half of Wake County schools earned an A or B performance grade.
Years of overspending led to layoffs and higher utility bills, according to the findings.
The district is reviewing five schools as it navigates a budget shortfall driven by declining enrollment and increasing operating costs.
The stakes in the 2026-27 budget center on managing a significant financial gap, with the district projecting a $7 million loss in state funding.
The organization provides free legal assistance to domestic violence survivors, veterans seeking benefits, and people recovering from natural disasters.