[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Free Thinking Friday
Probably the best thing about Southpoint Access is hearing from people other than your neighorhood news guy in great commentary! That and more in the latest SoDu Sunrise Showcase.
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[VIDEO] $2M Teacher Fix
Neighborhood News Guy Wes Platt explores the latest effort by Durham Public Schools to repair the gap in its exception children teaching staff. The Board of Education tonight is expected to consider a contract with Unlimited Instruction.
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[SoDu Shopping Basket] Aldi Retakes Low-Cost Lead as SoDu Grocery Basket Edges Higher
The average basket rises to $66.76 this week, with Aldi ($51.23) retaking the lowest-cost spot and Fresh Market ($105.53) highest — a $54.30 gap for the same 17 staples.
DPS Weighs $2M Staffing Contract Amid 31 Special Education Teacher Openings
Outside instructors could help fill classrooms while completing a pathway to become licensed DPS teachers. The board also will consider an online graduation program, expanded i-Ready access, climate planning, and more than $6 million in technology and building projects.
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[VIDEO] Durham Data Center Loophole
Neighborhood News Guy Wes Platt ponders Durham County Board of Commissioners Vice Chair Nida Allam's choice to vote against the data center moratorium, while also pushing for amendments to strengthen the moratorium.