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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%
Milestones
Thirty years ago, as the world commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II, I had the opportunity to talk to two veterans of that operation. Joe Clancy and Larry James shared their experiences with me for an article that originally appeared in The
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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
Development
When Durham’s Joint City-County Planning Commission (JCCPC) meets June 5, the group is expected to discuss changes that are intended to improve the neighborhood meeting process and guidelines. During the past year, planners held 42 neighborhood meetings, highlighting several issues that caused dissatisfaction in the community. These engagements
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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.
Development
With the recent adoption of the city and county’s new comprehensive plan, the Durham Planning Department is shifting its focus to implementing the goals and actions outlined in the plan. One key aspect of this implementation involves recommending changes to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). The UDO is a
Local Government
News release issued by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Wednesday, May 29, from 6 to 7 p.m., to discuss vaping prevention and resources for youth
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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.
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Interpreters for deaf students in Durham Public Schools wanted to be heard on Thursday, so they didn’t show up for work. Ten DPS American sign language interpreters and seven language facilitators who help deaf and hard of hearing students took the day off to push for higher pay for
Local Government
South Durham residents should be on high alert for door-to-door scammers posing as agents from the N.C. Department of Insurance, warns Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey. These impostors aim to sell fake insurance to unsuspecting consumers. Agents with the department’s Criminal Investigations Division have been informed of
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South Durham elementary school students in third, fourth, and fifth grades are kicking off end-of-grade testing, and if you think kids are underwhelmed with these assessments, perhaps take some comfort in the fact that public school leaders also believe they could be better. Victoria Creamer, principal of Creekside
Faith
North Carolinians struggling with mental health issues also are battling a lack of resources due to poor – or absent – funding to tackle these conditions. The Faith Health Caucus of the North Carolina Medicare for All Coalition wants to develop remedies for this problem by organizing the faith community to find