The Wake County school board will hear from parents concerned over reassignments again Thursday night. This will be the second of five meetings before board members go into work session later this month to make any final changes to the three-year proposal. A final vote is expected Feb. 3.

The meeting is at Southeast Raleigh High, 2600 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh. It starts at 6:30 p.m.

It's Tuesday, so it's time to give honor where honor is due – to great teachers! 

This week, we put Dena Bradham of Triton High School in Harnett County in the spotlight.

We want to highlight as many great teachers as we can so please post your comments about great teachers you know in the comment section below.

Durham Public Schools started the new year with the opening of a new elementary school.

Spring Valley Elementary School, at 2051 Northern Durham Parkway, opened to students Monday. The principal is Sylvia Bittle.

The school will host an open house on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. and Friday from 9 to 11 a.m.

The Johnston County Board of Education voted Tuesday to name Dr. Ed Croom to replace retiring Superintendent Dr. Anthony L. Parker.

The change takes effect March 1.

It's Tuesday and that means it's time to honor great teachers! 

Vickie Ferguson of 71st High School in Fayetteville is this week's honoree. 

See the story on her here.

Because we can't do a story on every deserving teacher we want to give you an outlet to highlight teachers you believe should be in the spotlight. Please post your comments about great teachers in the comment section below.