Wes Platt
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[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Deferring Affordable Dreams
What price will Durham Public Schools pay by shifting philanthropic funds to balance this year's budget? Plus, N.C. launches a PowerSchool investigation.
DPS Work Session: Transportation, Shortfall, and Legacy
Durham schools using the new responsibility zones – areas where school bus service is discontinued, leaving families to rely on carpool, bicycles, or walking – apparently have managed the first 10 days without any crises.
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[SoDu Alert] N.C. Attorney General Opens PowerSchool Investigation
In December 2024, a hacker got into PowerSchool’s system, which potentially exposed Social Security numbers, names of minors, and medical and disciplinary information. Durham Public Schools indicated that it appeared more likely that some staff data may have been exposed in the breach.
[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Rolling Ahead with Durham School Transportation
School transportation leaders are set to give an update to the Durham Public Schools Board of Education. Plus, The Makery's coming to Boxyard RTP, there's a new episode of SoDu We Like Local News, and Jordan High School athletes celebrated signing day!