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.
The Latest
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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.
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Grand Prairie school board votes to terminate superintendent
The Grand Prairie ISD school board voted to fire Superintendent Jorge Arredondo Monday after he was placed on leave in September.
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Dallas elementary school puts new spin on career day
A Dallas elementary school made career day a little more interesting, as students learn about jobs through all the different vehicles driven at work.
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Elementary students learn about careers through cool vehicles driven on the job
Career day just got more interesting for elementary school children as students learn about jobs through the vehicles driven at work.
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Frisco ISD opens doors to students outside district, more to come?
Frisco ISD is opening its doors to students outside of its district, and it might not be the only district making this move. NBC 5 education reporter Wayne Carter looks at the steps districts are taking to help cope with diminishing dollars to operate schools.
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Frisco ISD opens enrollment in grades K-7 to all Texas residents
With no new state money and voters shooting down a tax increase, Frisco ISD is hoping to secure more funding by opening enrollment to students outside of the district.
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North Texas school finds success in cellphone ban
Students in several schools across North Texas went back to class this school year with a big change — no cellphones allowed. The ban on phones hit schools across the area and the country with districts hopeful it could help boost post pandemic test scores and behavior issues.
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Dallas ISD data shows academic improvement after cellphone ban five years ago
Robert T. Hill Middle School in Dallas ISD was one of the first schools in the country to try locking away cell phones and they say it works.
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E-Hall pass helps Dallas ISD middle school regulate bathroom breaks
A Dallas ISD middle school’s new procedure for going to the bathroom is a bit surprising. Students can’t just raise their hands and ask to step away anymore. NBC 5 education reporter Wayne Carter is in the classroom to show us the new technology in place to improve concentration in the classroom.
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Dallas ISD school automates bathroom breaks to curb behavior issues on campus
A Dallas ISD middle school’s new procedure for going to the bathroom is a bit surprising. Students can’t just raise their hands and ask to step away anymore.
