RALEIGH, N.C.—Wake Education Partnership a business-backed nonprofit organization committed to improving public education in the Wake County Public School System, today announced a $35,000 grant from AJ Fletcher Foundation, making them a cornerstone investor of WakeEd Partnership.

WakeEd Partnership will use the funding from AJ Fletcher Foundation and other local businesses to support programming in the local Wake County Public School System. Founded in 1983 by local business leaders, WakeEd Partnership is the leading organization supporting educators in Wake County, investing over $1 million through teacher innovation grants. In addition, the nonprofit also provides commentary about crucial topics affecting Wake County’s public schools, such as school budgets, teacher pay, and school grading.

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“Now, more than ever we need the whole community engaged in improving our public schools, WakeEd partnership plays a leading role in making that happen.” said, Executive Director of the AJ Fletcher Foundation, Damon Circosta.

"The generous grant from the AJ Fletcher Foundation gives us an amazing opportunity to continue to support our educators in the community," said Steve Parrott, President of WakeEd Partnership. “We are extremely grateful for their investment in the community, and we are excited to begin this partnership with the AJ Fletcher Foundation.”

About AJ Fletcher Foundation

The AJ Fletcher Foundation is a charitable organization located in Raleigh, North Carolina that supports organizations that work to improve the lives and well being of North Carolinians.

About WakeEd Partnership

WakeEd Partnership is an independent, nonprofit organization comprised of business and community leaders committed to improving public education. Since 1983, the Partnership has advocated for excellent educational opportunities for all students in the Wake County Public School System. For more information, please visit www.wakeed.org.