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Wake County Schools unveils plans for 50th‑anniversary campaign emphasizing integration, equity and storytelling
Summary
District communications staff proposed a multi‑part campaign to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Raleigh/Wake merger, including community storytelling, 50 acts of service, celebration tie‑ins and fundraising to highlight integration and equity.
Wake County Schools’ communications team presented a preliminary plan at the Aug. 5 board work session for a 50th‑anniversary campaign marking the district’s July 1, 1976 merger of Raleigh City and Wake County school systems.
Lisa Alito, chief communication officer, told the board the campaign will “honor a half century of legacy” and will spotlight integration and equity. The plan centers on four pillars: coordinated district and school celebrations that incorporate the anniversary theme; “50 acts of kindness” to engage community volunteerism; student‑driven storytelling (“50 stories for 50 years”); and fundraising to support…
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