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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Fort Worth ISD just weeks away from first week of school
The superintendent unveiled a five-year plan to improve test scores, but her school board wasn’t willing to sign off on it. NBC 5 Education Reporter Wayne Carter looks into how the district is scrambling to begin the school year on the right foot.
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Fort Worth ISD Superintendent works to prepare leaders for start of school despite roadblocks on test scores improvement plan
The superintendent unveiled a five-year plan to improve test scores, but her school board wasn’t willing to sign off on it.
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Groups North Texas parents say their PTA is no longer wanted on campus
They were called “volunteers of the year” one minute and asked to disband the next. When they couldn’t get answers as to why, they turned to NBC 5 Education Reporter Wayne Carter.
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PTA members say their principal chose to no longer welcome their organization on campus
Groups of parents in one North Texas school district say their PTA is no longer wanted on campus.
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Dallas ISD holds Principal Summit as schools get ready for new academic year
We’re about 30 days from back to school for many North Texas students. Principals are often the first back in the building to set the tone for the new school year. Education reporter Wayne Carter caught up with some of them as they return to work.
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Dallas ISD principals told to continue their current focus going into next school year
Over 500 principals and campus support members were in attendance for the Dallas ISD’s Principal Summit at Thomas Jefferson High School Tuesday morning.
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New information in North Texas little league team kicked out of tournament
New information on that undefeated Fossil Creek Little League team kicked out of their tournament with no explanation on which rules, policies, or procedures they broke. NBC 5’s Wayne Carter first shared their story earlier this week and has now tracked down the man who made the decision to remove the players.
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Local Little League president says he was pressured to remove undefeated team, investigation needed
A local Little League president says he was given an ultimatum, remove a team from the tournament or four would be removed.
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Little League team kicked out of tournament with no explanation
Summer break was supposed to be the celebration of a lot of hard work for some young baseball players, but their undefeated team struck out when they were kicked out of Little League and they say no one will tell them why. NBC 5’s Wayne Carter has the story.
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Undefeated Texas Little League team removed from tournament with no explanation
Summer break was supposed to be the celebration of a lot of hard work for some young baseball players, but their undefeated team struck out when they were kicked out of Little League and they say no one will tell them why.
