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Locally Aware

SoDu Morning Brief: AI Threats, School Spirit, and Durham Community Action

From OpenAI’s new Sora app raising safety concerns for parents to Hope Valley Elementary’s coat drive, a Harper’s Home fundraiser, and the latest crime trends - here’s what neighbors need to know in South Durham.

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SoDu Tech Watch: Why South Durham Parents Should Pay Attention to OpenAI’s Sora

A parent-first guide to Sora, the AI video app blurring truth and fiction - and what South Durham families and DPS can do about deepfakes and hoaxes.

Obituaries

SoDu Morning Brief: Weather, Halloween Activity Ideas, Durham Obituaries

Get your South Durham lowdown: today’s weather, free SoDu Compass Family Resource Guide, DPS school lunch, Durham jobs, trick-or-treating alternatives, and local obituaries - powered by Southpoint Access.

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Durham Public Schools Promotes Bullying Prevention Month with Student-Led Activities

Durham Public Schools is recognizing National Bullying Prevention Month with student-led activities focused on inclusion, upstander education, and safe schools. Events continue throughout October.

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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: Oct. 13–17, 2025

Students across Durham Public Schools - from Parkwood to Jordan — can look forward to another week of hot, balanced, and free meals. From nachos and pasta to classic pizza Fridays, here’s what’s on the breakfast and lunch menus this week.

Viewpoints and Voices

SoDu Morning Brief: Biogen Invests in Durham Tech, DPS Expands Mental Health Support, and Early Voting Starts Soon

Biogen’s $250,000 donation will help launch a new life sciences training hub at Durham Tech. Durham Public Schools is expanding student mental health services across the district. And with early voting just days away, we’ve got everything you need to cast your ballot in the 2025 municipal election.

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Durham Public Schools Expands Student Mental Health Services Through Partnership with Alliance Health and Durham County

The school-based initiative will connect DPS students to behavioral health care, crisis support, and developmental services - regardless of insurance status.

Obituaries

SoDu Morning Brief: Weather, APS Pet of the Week, Durham Obituaries, DPS Updates

Get your South Durham lowdown: today’s weather, free SoDu Compass Family Resource Guide, DPS school lunch, Durham jobs, APS Pet of the Week, and local obituaries - powered by Southpoint Access.

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SoDu We Watch Local Government: Durham Public Schools Board of Education - Sept. 24, 2025

Big-ticket items include staff pay survey, $1.26M Chromebook buy, Alston Ave. site proposals, and major policy overhaul amid ongoing budget delays.

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DPS Emphasizes Protections for Immigrant Students and Families

In addition to outlining legal protections, the district is launching a new outreach effort to connect directly with immigrant families.

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Six DPS Principals Named Semifinalists for 2025 Principal of the Year

Finalists will be announced later this fall.

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SoDu We Watch Our Government: Durham Public Schools Policy Committee

The committee will consider policy updates required by new North Carolina laws - alongside a growing wave of detailed, community-driven proposals.

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