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durham public schools

Durham School Board Fires Deputy Superintendent

Dismissal letter cites a child abuse investigation, unauthorized actions, and communication failures as justifications for firing Dr. Tanya Giovanni.

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[Ask Wes Platt Anything] Why Are Some Durham Public Schools Shrinking While Others Keep Growing?

A three-year look at Durham Public Schools reveals uneven declines, crowded campuses in the southwest, and little evidence that enrollment tracks neatly with academic growth.

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Two Days Remain to Support Rogers-Herr Music Boosters

Your support for Southpoint Access in these final two days also supports young musicians at Rogers-Herr Middle School.

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DPS Board to Weigh Budget Plan, Resolution Urging State Budget Passage

Durham school leaders are asking county commissioners for more local funding while pressing state lawmakers to end a budget delay they say is affecting pay, hiring, and planning.

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Preservation Durham Home Tour Takes Us Back in Time with Hope Valley

Get a look at the historic South Durham neighborhood as it celebrates 100 years.

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One Week Left to Support Local News and Music at Rogers-Herr Middle

If you’ve been thinking about upgrading, now is a great time to do it. Your subscription helps sustain the reporting you rely on, and a share of that revenue will go directly to the Rogers-Herr boosters.

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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch March 23-27, 2026

Hot sandwiches, meatball subs, comfort-food classics and pizza Friday highlight this week’s free breakfast and lunch lineup across Durham Public Schools ahead of spring break.

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Durham Schools Closed Monday Due to Weather

The forecast includes rare Level 4 storm risk that calls for strong winds and possible tornadoes.

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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch March 16-20, 2026

Nachos, chicken fried rice, comfort-food classics and pizza Friday highlight this week’s free meal lineup across Durham Public Schools.

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Rogers-Herr Career Day and Afterschool Lottery Update

Plus, we're heading into a pretty grim budget process for Durham Public Schools in the coming months.

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[SoDu How-To] Navigate the DPS Afterschool Lottery in 2026

Elementary afterschool fees are rising for 2026-27, and families still have to clear a lottery before they can register for a seat.

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Durham Schools May Hire a Firm to Win Families Back from Charters. Would It Pay Off?

A Memphis-based company offers one model: get paid for each student who returns. For Durham Public Schools, the appeal is obvious. So are the questions.