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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Fort Worth ISD students learn Shakespeare in reading curriculum
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Elementary students learn Shakespeare in Fort Worth ISD's reading curriculum
About two years ago, Fort Worth ISD adopted a new way of teaching reading and now elementary school students are learning to sharpen those skills by studying Shakespeare.
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Keller ISD superintendent absent at board meeting, board names interim superintendent
Keller ISD has a new interim leader, Cory Wilson. Wilson served as Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, one of five assistant superintendent roles in the district.
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Keller ISD board meets on district split, superintendent's future
Parents debate a proposal to split Keller ISD as the board meeting stretches into its fifth hour. The superintendent’s absence fuels resignation speculation. NBC 5’s Wayne Carter has more.
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Leadership vote set for Keller ISD
The Keller ISD may be heading toward a historic district split. Hundreds of parents and residents are packing the school board meeting as a shake-up in leadership is set for a vote Thursday night. Education reporter Wayne Carter has details.
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‘Nation's Report Card' reveals no surprises, students are significantly behind
With low reading scores in Fort Worth ISD, experts say there’s no quick fix. The district is looking at new strategies, but real change takes time.
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Keller ISD parents concerned after district considers parting ways with superintendent
Parents in Keller ISD say their fears over the future of the district are reignited. This comes as the district is considering parting ways with their superintendent. Education reporter Wayne Carter tells us more about the possible split of the district and it’s leadership.
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Keller ISD agenda includes ‘voluntary separation agreement' with superintendent
Keller ISD may be looking for a new superintendent on the heels of a heated meeting.
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Dallas students practice interviewing and communicating for jobs
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Dallas school teaches teens to interview and communicate in the business world
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