Features
On July 13, from 1 to 4 p.m., Book Harvest holds its annual summer block party at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park on Blackwell Street downtown. The event kicks off National Summer Learning Week with free books, activities, and music. Parking and admission are free. It features special guest
News
The Durham Public Schools Foundation has announced the students who received scholarships funded by charitable giving to the organization during the 2023-2024 academic year. Those students include: * Jani Alston, Hillside High School, First Generation Scholarship. * Diane Mikaela Apolonio, Middle College at Durham Technical Community College, Durham Promise Scholarship. * Christian Barron-Anaya,
![[Video] To the Point Episode 4: Budget Decision for DPS in Durham](/content/images/size/w600/wordpress/2024/06/to-the-point-video-4-thumbnail-template.png)
Commentary
In the fourth episode of To the Point, Wes Platt, editor and publisher of Southpoint Access, discusses recent medical issues in the family and the Durham County Board of Commissioners decision to just about fully fund the budget increase requested by Durham Public Schools. * Visit Southpoint Access: https://southpointaccess.news/
Local Government
Public school workers in red T-shirts rose for a standing ovation Monday night after the Durham Board of County Commissioners passed nearly the full $27 million increase sought by Durham Public Schools in the county’s 2024-2025 budget. That increase didn’t win unanimous support, however. It passed 4-1, with
Local Government
Hillside High School once again leads the way when it comes to scholarships among Durham Public Schools, with students selected to receive a total of more than $26.5 million. DPS released scholarship funding statistics on Monday as the district prepares to kick off major graduation ceremonies at Cameron Indoor
Local Government
The item on the agenda of Monday’s meeting of the Durham Board of County Commissioners liable to draw the most focus from residents: adoption of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget ordinance, specifically how much the county ultimately increases funds for Durham Public Schools. Administrators at DPS want an additional
News
From a UNC System news release: Dr. Karrie Dixon, a transformative leader who steered Elizabeth City State University to remarkable growth, was elected chancellor of North Carolina Central University (NCCU) today by the UNC Board of Governors. Dixon, recommended by UNC System President Peter Hans, emerged from a national search
![[Video] To the Point Episode 2](/content/images/size/w600/wordpress/2024/06/to-the-point-video-2-thumbnail-template.png)
Commentary
In the second episode of To the Point, Wes Platt, editor and publisher of Southpoint Access, discusses EOG testing – and the mistakes some Durham Public Schools teachers seem to be making with the results. * Superintendent Search Update: https://southpointaccess.news/2024/06/03/more-than-100-applicants-so-far-for-durham-schools-superintendent/ * Visit Southpoint Access: https://southpointaccess.news/
News
Durham Public Schools on May 24 had received 109 applications from candidates hoping to take over as superintendent, according to a presentation from the Alma Advisory Group, which is helping DPS with the search process. Demographics for the candidates include: * 60% male, 37% female, 3% not identified. * 69% Black, 17%
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The parent-teacher association of Hope Valley Elementary School in Durham on Tuesday confirmed its new leadership slate for the upcoming school year. Members voted in-person during a end-of-year pizza picnic at the school playground to appoint the following: * President: Jocelyn Dawson. * Vice Presidents: Melissa Kromm and Katie Stokes. * Secretary: Seth
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Students at 10 Durham Public Schools campuses are expected to graduate during the first two weeks of June. Here’s what families need to know about the upcoming ceremonies: Small High School Graduation Schedules * Durham Performance Learning Center: Rehearsal at noon on June 6; graduation at noon on June 7.
News
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education is forming a community panel to engage with top finalists in the search for a new superintendent. “The Board has decided to incorporate community input and voice at the finalist stage while maintaining the confidentiality of our candidates,” said Bettina Umstead, board chair.