Wake County Public School System has received notification from the N.C. Department of Public Instruction that more than $8.1M in federal grant funding for the 2025–26 school year is being withheld. These funds, previously appropriated by Congress through the U.S. Department of Education, support critical K–12 education initiatives. This situation is fluid, and information may continue to evolve in the coming days and weeks. The funding supports positions and programs through Title II, III, and IV grant programs that provide academic enrichment, support for English language learners, and other essential student and family services, as well as professional development to educators across our district.
Potential impact
The affected programs are vital to helping every student succeed. The loss of these funds will have a serious impact on our ability to maintain positions, programs, and resources proven to drive student achievement.
We are currently reviewing all district expenditures to determine the best path forward. Employees currently in a position funded by these grant dollars should continue to report to work while we assess the implications of this funding loss and determine next steps.
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