Wayne Carter is NBC 5's Education Reporter.
His "Carter in the Classroom" franchise airs on NBC 5 First at 4 p.m. and highlights ways schools around North Texas are helping students achieve academic success.
Wayne believes strongly in helping parents see 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 nationwide, specializing in consumer, investigative, and education coverage. He is the winner of various journalism awards, including multiple Emmys 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 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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Millsap ISD superintendent resigns shortly before meeting for her suspension or termination
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Fort Worth ISD superintendent unveils plan to move coaches into classrooms
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Millsap ISD superintendent resigns after arrest in abuse case
The Millsap Independent School District superintendent has resigned following her arrest, along with two staff members, after a video surfaced showing alleged abuse of a special needs student. The school board accepted her resignation during a meeting on Monday night.
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Keller ISD halts district split plan due to bond debt challenges
Keller ISD officials announce the discontinuation of plans to divide the district, citing insurmountable bond debt issues as the primary obstacle. NBC 5’s Wayne Carter has more.
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Plan to split Keller ISD no longer happening
The plan to split the Keller school district in two is no longer happening. The school board president made the announcement Friday afternoon. NBC 5’s education reporter Wayne Carter has the latest.
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‘No viable path forward' for Keller ISD to pursue split, board president says
Keller ISD officials say they can’t overcome a “major obstacle” in their proposal to split the district into two and that there is no viable path forward to continue the plan.
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