Wayne Carter is NBC 5's Education Reporter.
His "Carter in the Classroom" franchise airs on NBC 5 First at 4pm and highlights ways schools around North Texas are helping students achieve academic success.
Wayne believes strongly in helping parents see for themselves the work happening inside area schools. He showcases the struggles to master academics, and the success stories of making the grade.
Carter in the Classroom also gives parents and students a place to go for help if they’re having issues in school and need help finding solutions. Whether it’s a bus that’s routinely late or a question about “new math,” Wayne is here to help North Texans stay better connected with their child’s school and get answers to their concerns.
Wayne also launched "Brag About Your School" -- the campaign is an opportunity for students, teachers, and parents to showcase the unique things that make their school special. Wayne even hosts a live pep rally from the school.
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Wayne brings more than 20 years of journalism experience to NBC 5. He’s anchored and reported the news at TV stations all across the country, specializing in consumer, investigative, and education coverage. He is winner of various journalism awards, including multiple Emmy's for his education coverage and was honored as Texas' Education Reporter of the Year for his coverage of schools during the pandemic.
Chances are if you see him outside of work, he's with his family, who volunteers around the community. Wayne often talks about about his two school aged daughters with pride.
Wayne’s hoping you will "Brag About Your School" or let him know about academic success or concerns in your classroom. Click here to email and tell us why Wayne should visit your campus.
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High-performing North Texas school uses science to create
One of the highest-performing classrooms is in one of the highest-performing schools in Fort Worth ISD. Students have been working in groups to design and engineer gadgets and gizmos that operate using the science skills they’ve learned in class. Wayne Carter’s In the Classroom to show us how it all goes down.
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Hands on science lessons help 90% of students in one class meet STAAR expectations
Students in Fort Worth ISD have been working in groups to design and engineer gadgets and gizmos that operate using the science skills they’ve learned in class.
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Voters reject tax rate increase for some North Texas school districts
More school closures and staff cuts could be coming to several North Texas school districts after voters in several districts rejected a tax rate increase to pay for salaries and other expenses. Education reporter Wayne Carter tells us who is impacted, and what may come next.
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Voters reject school tax hike in four districts, approved it in two
Six school districts asked voters to let them raise tax rates in order to help balance their budgets.
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School districts ask voters to approve tax hikes after state refuses to increase funding
Several school districts across North Texas have propositions on the ballot to bring in more money for school budgets.
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Several school districts have propositions on the ballot on Election Day
Several school districts across North Texas have propositions on the ballot to bring in more money for school budgets. NBC 5’s Wayne Carter breaks down some of the issues districts are facing.
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Omni Hotels and Richardson ISD partner to expose students to hospitality industry
A partnership with Dallas-based Omni corporation is making a big difference for some students at Richardson high school. NBC 5 education reporter Wayne Carter reports the students are set up for a career they may not have considered.
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Omni Hotels partners with high school to expose students to hospitality careers
Richardson High School students are learning it all as they operate a simulated Omni hotel right in their school building.
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Robotics class helps students see future careers for STEM skills they learned
Coppell High School is helping students who love to code to shift that into a career.
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Coppell ISD helps students see how STEM continues to evolve
STEM has been a big part of schools for several years now, and high schools are realizing it’s time to raise the bar for our future engineers. NBC 5 education reporter Wayne Carter reports on what Coppell ISD is building and planning for the future as technology continues to evolve.
