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As a district, Durham Public Schools should see a slight enrollment increase for the 2024-25 academic year. District officials expect the school population to climb from 30,345 to 30,955 overall. But some schools are projected to lose dozens of students as the DPS Growing Together plan continues to
Local Government
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education on Thursday selected Alma Advisory Group to find candidates for DPS to consider as replacements for Dr. Pascal Mubenga. Mubenga left with a six-figure severance package after overseeing the failed rollout of a classified worker pay schedule. The contract with Alma Advisory Group
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On our radar for the first installment of SoDu Reading Room is an article by my former Herald-Sun colleague Greg Childress, who now covers education for NCNewsline.com. For this piece, he writes about Gov. Roy Cooper’s increasing criticism of North Carolina’s private school voucher program, which Cooper
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Kids Voting Durham, an organization dedicated to fostering civic engagement among youth, announces an opportunity for individuals aged 14-24 to contribute to the design of the KVD 2024 Election Guide. This initiative not only allows participants to gain valuable experience in civic engagement, but also offers paid and volunteer positions.
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South Durham’s Hope Valley Elementary School Parent Teacher Association offers several opportunities and initiatives to help students and staff, from clothing donations to educational activities. Here’s a quick rundown on what was shared in the latest PTA newsletter: * Clothing Donations Needed for Front Office: Ms. Angie is seeking
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In a move that could signal a significant step towards educational equity, Durham Public Schools is exploring the feasibility of extending free meal programs across the entire district through the federal Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program. This initiative, aimed at providing universal meals to students, reflects a growing recognition of
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The comptroller hired to delve into Durham Public Schools’ finances in the aftermath of the classified pay debacle is presenting recommendations to the Board of Education on Thursday. Among them: * Put every employee in a new salary grade based on all their previous experience plus the calculated reclassification increase or
Milestones
Olivia Henson, a senior at Hillside High School and a member of the National Honor Society, has been selected as an NHS Scholarship semifinalist. As a semifinalist, Henson receives a $3,200 scholarship that can be used toward undergraduate expenses. “Olivia is so deserving of the scholarship because she has
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The Durham Public Schools Board of Education on Wednesday narrowed the candidates to search for a new superintendent down to four. The finalists include: * The North Carolina School Boards Association. Estimated search cost: $21,500 plus expenses. * Alma Advisory Group. Estimated search cost: $96,044. * BWP & Associates. Estimated search
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The first step to find a replacement for Durham Public Schools’ former superintendent: hire a search firm. On Wednesday, the DPS Board of Education is set to discuss possible finalists to interview for the job of handling the search to replace Dr. Pascal Mubenga. Mubenga left his job after seven
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Families seeking afterschool care for their Durham Public Schools students in the 2024-2025 academic year continue to have questions about the new lottery process that the district is applying for registration. This week, the DPS Community Education department released a frequent asked questions (FAQ) document addressing some of the questions:
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The Durham Public Schools Board of Education continued developing budget priorities ahead of a planned joint meeting March 14 with county commissioners. Top of mind for most board members: finding a better way forward for paying classified workers. “I know that our staff have been incredibly discouraged by decisions that