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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Student remembers former teacher, officer killed in Oak Cliff
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Student remembers his former teacher turned police officer who a gunman killed in Oak Cliff
Officer Darron Burks’ former employer told NBC 5, “Mr. Burks made a lasting impact as a Math teacher, instructional coach, and mentor.
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Former school administrators weigh in on the mayor's criticism of Fort Worth ISD
Former school administrators are weighing in on Mayor Mattie Parker’s criticism of Fort Worth ISD’s leadership, and poor test scores over the past several years. Parker says the district has not kept up with Dallas and Houston’s two other large urban districts. NBC 5 education reporter Wayne Carter reports administrators say changing leadership, may not be the answer.
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Former administrators say Fort Worth ISD's superintendent hasn't been given enough time to enact change
Former school administrators are weighing in on Mayor Mattie Parker’s criticism of Fort Worth ISD’s leadership, and poor test scores over the past several years.
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Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker demands change at school board meeting
Mayor Mattie Parker made an unplanned visit to tonight’s school board meeting. She says the school board lacks leadership. She’s demanding change. Education reporter Wayne Carter sat down with the mayor and the superintendent.
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Fort Worth mayor Mattie Parker says Fort Worth ISD lacks leadership and must change
Whether it’s a school board or a city council, it’s a common occurrence: people getting upset and demanding change. Tuesday, the person at the microphone during Fort Worth ISD’s Board meeting was none other than the mayor.
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Students learn about jobs in a section of medicine they may not have first considered
Students from around North Texas got a front row seat to some of the other medical careers available as a profession.
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Students get front row seat to medical professions
More businesses are partnering with schools, trying to plant a seed to inspire kids to consider their profession. While many students consider medicine, they often don’t look beyond doctors or nurses. NBC 5 education reporter Wayne Carter is in the Classroom to show how students from around North Texas got a front-row seat to some of the other medical careers.
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Assistant principal released from hospital after being injured by student
The Corsicana ISD community continues to rally around a school leader after she was seriously injured in a classroom. NBC 5’s education reporter Wayne Carter spoke with the superintendent about what happens next.
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Corsicana ISD assistant principal out of hospital after injury from classroom ‘disruption'
There was a regular dismissal at Collins Intermediate School on Monday after a turbulent start for its first week of school.