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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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🎥 Join the Livestream Fundraiser for Hope Valley & Rogers-Herr - Sept. 17!
About 9 a.m., I'll open up the stream on Riverside.fm for folks to watch me babble about community news, Southpoint Access, my background in journalism, OtherSpace MUSH, and more!
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[SoDu News Alert] Rogers-Herr Student Posed with Weapon on Social Media
Quick action by school leaders apparently led to a safe conclusion and removal of the problematic post.
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[SoDu Week in Review] Aug. 30, 2025
The weekly SoDu Week in Review is a free newsletter available to all Southpoint Access subscribers. This week: Our latest SoDu Parenting Pickle column focuses on carpool line pee etiquette. Plus, Durham Public Schools reaffirms commitment to safety and security in aftermath of Minneapolis shootings.
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[SoDu Week in Review] Aug. 23, 2025
The weekly SoDu Week in Review is a free newsletter available to all Southpoint Access subscribers. This week: City Council approves a plan for redeveloping Northgate Mall, but it's got no real teeth. And violent crime is down in Durham, but juveniles are committing violence more often.
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[SoDu Week in Review] Aug. 16, 2025
The weekly SoDu Week in Review is a free newsletter available to all Southpoint Access subscribers. This week: Big project near NC Highway 55 needs variance to qualify for HUD funding, DPS officials address problems in 2023-24 audit, and you can enjoy a nice dinner while helping Parktown Food Hub.
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[SoDu Alert] Audit Uncovers 2023-24 Lapses in Durham Public Schools
Superintendent Dr. Anthony Lewis and CFO Jeremy Teetor, who took office after the mismanagement that led to their predecessors’ departures, have begun implementing reforms.
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🛠️ Discipline, Fairness & Restorative Practices in DPS
Our six-part Southpoint Access series, Bull City Back to School, explores the Durham Public Schools Student & Family Handbook.
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🩺 How DPS Supports Student Health & Wellness
Our six-part Southpoint Access series, Bull City Back to School, explores the Durham Public Schools Student & Family Handbook.
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🎓 From Report Cards to Graduation: DPS Academic Expectations
Our six-part Southpoint Access series, Bull City Back to School, explores the Durham Public Schools Student & Family Handbook.
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[SoDu Week in Review] Aug. 9, 2025
The weekly SoDu Week in Review is a free newsletter available to all Southpoint Access subscribers. This week: Harper's Home opens first furnished homes for families with children dealing with critical illnesses.