What do we do?

The STEM Magnet Pathway & Early College unifying K-12 Vision for STEM education is to cultivate a STEM mindset among students, encouraging them to embrace inquiry-based learning and actively engage in solving real-world challenges.

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The WCPSS STEM Consortium comprises a collaborative network of schools, including those within the STEM Magnet pathway and Early Colleges. In the schools, learning is centered around asking questions and solving authentic problems. We establish meaningful connections with businesses, thereby enhancing student learning experiences and aligning with NCDPI's STEM attributes.

Within STEM consortium schools, students explore magnet themes, early college programs, and a Project-Based Learning (PBL) instructional framework. This enriches their education with a robust STEM-focused curriculum, closely aligned with the rapidly evolving landscape of STEM in individual, societal, and economic contexts.

Our student-centered curriculum is designed to stimulate inquiry by aligning with students' inherent curiosities. Through this approach, we foster essential problem-solving skills that equip learners to thrive in our dynamic world. The instructional methods and learning experiences within our schools emphasize interdisciplinary skills that endure, empowering students to tackle genuine, intricate problems.

A hallmark of our approach is the establishment of unique partnerships with businesses and the community. These connections provide students with a seamless bridge between their curriculum and future career possibilities, ultimately preparing them for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

CONGRATULATIONS to our 2025-2026 newest NC MODEL STEM SCHOOLS OF DISTINCTION!

Wake Early College of Information & Biotechnologies

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Athens Drive Magnet High School

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Dr. Gregory Horesovsky: 2025 National Consortium of STEM Schools Innovative STEM Teacher of the Year

We are proud to celebrate Dr. Gregory Horesovsky of Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School, who has been named the NCSS Innovative STEM Teacher of the Year—a prestigious honor awarded by the National Consortium of Secondary STEM Schools (NCSS). This recognition is given to a teacher who exemplifies innovation, transformative teaching practices, and a deep commitment to advancing STEM education.

Dr. Horesovsky, known affectionately as Dr. H across campus, continually inspires students to explore the intersections of science, technology, creativity, and real-world problem-solving. His classroom is one where experimentation and curiosity are encouraged, collaboration is expected, and mistakes are seen as essential steps in the learning process.

CONGRATULATIONS to Dr. Gregory Horesovsky of Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School for winning the National Consortium of STEM Schools Innovative 2025 Teacher of the Year!!!!