As families across Wake County prepare for the start of the traditional school year on Monday, ABC11 spoke with parents and students about the school year ahead. This week, thousands of students countywide will return from summer break as questions loom over the lack of a finalized state budget, and with new policies like North Carolina’s cell phone restrictions set to go into effect.
On Sunday, parents said they’re excited for the year ahead, but also shared concerns about familiar topics, including school safety.
“The primary concern, yes. And once you’ve lived through a child being locked down because of gun violence, then that will always be top of mind,” said Deanna Hamilton, the mother of a rising senior at Wake Young Women’s Leadership Academy…