Schools
DPS Board to Confront Chronic Absenteeism, Law Enforcement Policy Changes
Thursday’s agenda also includes legislative priorities, a ThoughtExchange contract renewal, and budget amendments
News
Durham Public Schools Closed on May 1
The Board of Education voted Monday to close schools so teachers and staff can attend a rally at the North Carolina state capital.
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Tickets for Teachers Fundraiser Aims to Scale Nights Out for DPS Staff
RootEd in DPS wants to build tech and improve operations behind a fast-growing effort serving Durham Public Schools employees.
education
Leandro's Sidelined, and Durham Schools Face a State Legislature That Hasn't Shown It'll Deliver
After three decades in court, Leandro no longer offers Durham schools a legal backstop for broader state investment - and that shifts even more pressure onto lawmakers in Raleigh and local budget-makers in Durham.
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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.
Viewpoints and Voices
Thoughts on Roboteachers?
Share your feedback about the idea promoted this week by First Lady Melania Trump.
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Budget Concerns and Tech Refresh on Deck for Feb. 9 DPS Work Session
Budget squeeze, tech plan, charter growth headline Monday’s agenda.
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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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[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.
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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.
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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.