News
Canvas Developer Reports Data Breach
Schools throughout North Carolina and across the country use the platform, created by Instructure. A hacker group may have acquired student names, email addresses, and ID numbers.
Schools
Teacher Working Conditions: What South Durham School Staff Say About Their Schools
Rogers-Herr Middle School, Hope Valley Elementary among schools standing out with strong results in the 2026 survey.
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Commentary
[Commentary] N.C. Lawmakers and State Supreme Court Turn Backs on Our Future
The N.C. Supreme Court has shut the door on the Leandro lawsuit, ignoring its obligation to our Constitution. Our communities are the only ones left to stand up for our future.
News
At the Carolina, “Right in the Eye” Brings Movie Magic, Music, and Student Discovery
The April 28 Durham performance is more than a live movie-concert. As part of the Carolina Theatre’s Arts Discovery series, it also gives local students a chance to experience Georges Méliès’ silent-film imagination in a fresh, live setting.
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.
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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.