Wayne Carter

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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Lewisville Dec 9

Lewisville ISD closing five elementary schools after board vote

Lewisville ISD is shutting down five elementary schools because of declining attendance. The school board voted Monday night to close Highland Village, Garden Ridge, Creekside, Polser and BB Owen elementary schools despite concerns from parents. Education reporter Wayne Carter was at the meeting – and spoke to some of those parents.

Lewisville Dec 10

Lewisville ISD votes to close five elementary schools Monday night

As enrollment drops, the district is looking for ways to cut expenses as concerns over the budget increase.

Coppell Dec 6

Coppell ISD students learn the real-life uses of algebra

Why don’t schools teach you how to do your taxes, or calculate the best rate on a mortgage. Well, more schools are taking that challenge. Students in Coppell ISD walked into class and suddenly learned their algebra lessons have more real-life uses than they first thought. NBC 5 education reporter Wayne Carter explains.

Carter in the classroom Dec 6

North Texas students learn how algebra can be used during the car-buying process

Teachers say making sure students see real-life examples of how they can use math, helps them buy into lesson plans.

Fort Worth Dec 4

Fort Worth ISD in need of more school bus drivers

Fort Worth ISD has had to shift schedules to accommodate late-arriving buses after a shortage of drivers and earlier start times.

Carter in the classroom Dec 5

Fort Worth ISD shifts schedules to accommodate late-arriving buses

Fort Worth ISD has had to shift schedules to accommodate late arriving buses after a shortage of drivers and earlier start times.

Grand Prairie Dec 3

Parents still look for answers in termination of Grand Prairie ISD superintendent

A popular North Texas school superintendent, new on the job is officially terminated. Grand Prairie ISD voted to fire Jorge Arredondo in a meeting last night. NBC 5 education reporter Wayne Carter reports parents are still wanting to better understand why.