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Wake County reports improved family‑engagement scores; board questions response‑rate gaps
Summary
District staff reported increases in family survey favorability: school climate up to 78% and low barriers to engagement at 89% (board target 95%). The board pressed staff on low response rates among Hispanic families (11% of respondents vs. 20% of student population) and asked for outreach improvements.
At the Nov. 18 work session, district leaders presented findings from the Panorama family survey and framed the results as part of Priority 3 (operational effectiveness) of the strategic plan.
Dr. Kimberly Burton said two measures — school climate and barriers to engagement — showed modest improvement since 2023. School climate favorability rose to 78% in 2025 (up from 75% in 2024) and the percentage reporting low or no barriers to engagement rose to 89% (up from…
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