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Wake County magnet schools win dozens of national awards; two schools take top national honors
Summary
Wake County Public School System celebrated Magnet Schools of America recognitions April 22, 2025, with 51 of 61 eligible magnet schools receiving national awards including two national top awards for environmental-themed elementary schools.
The Wake County Board of Education on April 22 recognized magnet and early college schools that received national awards from Magnet Schools of America (MSA) at the organization's 2025 conference in Nashville.
Dr. Kimberly Lane introduced the recognitions and said 51 of Wake County’s 61 magnet schools eligible for consideration received awards. She and district staff described the honors — including recertifications, newly certified schools, schools of excellence and schools of distinction — as the result of a multi-step application and site-visit process managed by Magnet Schools of America.
Why it matters: National recognition can raise a school’s profile and provide models for replication across the district. Board members and district staff framed the awards as evidence of strong…
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