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Board members favor regional model to expand Spotlight on Students
Summary
After hearing staff present options, the committee signaled support for moving Spotlight on Students from district meetings into regional events to increase access, invite community partners and broaden the number of students recognized.
Wake County Public Schools board members told staff they favored a regional model for the Spotlight on Students recognition program, saying taking events into communities would make them more accessible to families and allow more students and local partners to participate.
Nut graf: Committee discussion centered on preserving the program's core purpose — recognizing students who demonstrate confidence, kindness, strength and determination — while expanding formats and categories (for example arts, athletics, academics) and rotating…
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