Mission, Vision and Core Beliefs
The Wake County Board of Education formally adopted the following statement of its mission, vision and core beliefs at its March 1, 2011 meeting. The school board and superintendent collaborated as a unified governance team to develop the new statement during a February 25 retreat.
Mission
The Wake County Public School System will significantly increase achievement for all students by providing a world-class education that equips students with the knowledge and expertise to become successful, productive citizens.
Vision
WCPSS will serve as the national standard for increasing student achievement in the 21st century. Highly effective teachers and principals are empowered to raise the achievement of all children and will provide students with high quality classroom instruction that fosters intellectual development.
WCPSS recognizes children have different needs and is committed to ensuring all are challenged to reach their full potential. Students will graduate in increasingly high percentages and compete successfully as productive citizens. WCPSS will continue this community’s proud tradition of education leadership and academic excellence with a proactive school staff, effectively supported by the Board of Education and Central Services.
Core Beliefs
- All children, regardless of socio-economic circumstances, can be high achieving students.
- Academic achievement gaps can and will be eliminated by aggressively challenging students at all achievement levels.
- Highly effective principals and teachers are the key to improving growth in student achievement.
- The Board of Education and Central Services promote an environment of continuous improvement that results in a high performing organization and is 100% focused on student achievement.
- Supportive and passionate parents, families, student mentors, and other members of the multi-cultural Wake County community are active participants in the education of our students.