durham public schools
DPS Superintendent Earns Contract Extension
During the past school year, 90% of DPS schools have seen improved academic performance, with more than half of the district's schools earning an A, B, or C grade.
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durham public schools
[SoDu Alert] DPS Postpones Showcase of Schools
School district leaders count on events like Showcase of Schools to help raise awareness about the value of public education in the Bull City - especially at a time when enrollment is declining.
nonprofits
BioMérieux Backs Book Babies Durham with €197,953 Grant
Three-year bioMérieux investment will deepen outreach to Durham families facing early-learning barriers with home visits, 100 books, and coaching from birth to age 5.
durham public schools
DPS Foundation Funds Wellness & Innovation - South Durham Schools Among Grantees
Annual school grants are part of the foundation's commitment to innovative and equitable public schools in Durham.
education
Biogen Donates $250,000 to Durham Tech’s New Life Sciences Center to Support Future Biomanufacturing Talent
Biogen marks 30 years in RTP with a $250K gift to Durham Tech’s new life sciences center, helping train the next generation of biotech and biomanufacturing professionals.
education
Durham Tech, Novo Nordisk Break Ground on Life Sciences Center
$6-Million Gift Powers Cutting-Edge Facility to Fuel Regional Growth in Biotech Jobs and Training
education
Book Harvest Initiative Earns Library of Congress Recognition
Announced today on International Literacy Day, the recognition places Book Harvest among just 15 organizations worldwide spotlighted for exemplary, sustainable, and replicable strategies to promote literacy.
durham public schools
🛠️ 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.
durham public schools
🌈 Inclusion, Respect, and the Rules on What Students Wear
Our six-part Southpoint Access series, Bull City Back to School, explores the Durham Public Schools Student & Family Handbook.
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🚌 Absences, Buses & Emergencies - What Every DPS Parent Should Know
Our six-part Southpoint Access series, Bull City Back to School, explores the Durham Public Schools Student & Family Handbook.