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Wake County staff propose moving Green Magnet Elementary dismissal to 3:45 p.m.
Summary
At a Feb. 17 work session, Wake County Schools staff proposed returning Green Magnet Elementary's dismissal time from 4 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. for the 2026-27 year, citing improved academic growth, a two-week thought-exchange with 70 participants, and operational alignment with district bell schedules.
At its Feb. 17 work session, Wake County Schools staff told the Board of Education they recommend changing Green Magnet Elementary's dismissal from 4:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. for the 2026-27 instructional year.
The recommendation, presented by district staff and Principal Blake, follows a 2019 schedule change that extended the school's day. Presenters said Green has since shown substantial academic improvement under the current principal, and staff believe the school can sustain gains without the extra 15 minutes. "Staff's recommendation is to reduce the dismissal time from 4 p.m.…
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