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Got kids in Durham Public Schools? Want to stay informed about the latest programs and initiatives – and then help spread the word to other parents in the DPS community? Then maybe you’re a good fit for the district’s Parent Ambassador program. Ambassadors attend monthly meetings where they get
Local Government
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education won’t make an official decision on the future of Durham School of the Arts until a work session next Thursday. Today, board members heard presentations from the district’s operation services staff about the comparative costs of renovating the existing downtown campus
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My 11-year-old daughter, Harper, has bravely faced cancer, appeared on national news, and been celebrated by crowds of thousands. As she prepares to start at a new school this fall, she is as unflappable as ever. Me, on the other hand? I’m a bundle of nerves, despite having ushered
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Alums and families devoted to the downtown campus of Durham School of the Arts may see the Durham Public Schools Board of Education make a final decision on its closure on Thursday. The board has called a special meeting for 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 1 for a presentation
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The annual “Fill That Bus!” drive, organized by Crayons2Calculators in partnership with the DPS Foundation, is now underway, aiming to collect school supplies and financial donations to support Durham teachers, students, and families. As the new school year approaches, the need for essential classroom materials becomes ever more critical. Despite
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Breakfast and lunch are free for all DPS students this year. NOTE: Menus are subject to change without notice. Kindergarten through 8th Grade Breakfast July 29 * Fruited bread slice. * Chilled peaches. July 30 * Waffle with scrambled egg. * Applesauce. July 31 * Breakfast muffin. * Fruit choice. Aug. 1 * Cinnamon French toast with
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Durham year-round schools are back in session next week. Here’s what students can expect to find on the menu in cafeterias throughout the district from July 22 to July 26. Kindergarten through 8th Grade Breakfast July 22 * Glazed cinnamon bun. * Pre-K: Blueberry muffins. * Chilled peaches. July 23 * Turkey ham
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Durham Public Schools year-round calendar campuses are set to open on July 22. The schools here in South Durham are holding open houses this week, and they’ve released supply lists for families preparing for the academic journey ahead. Quick note: Starting this year, all DPS students can get free
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Daniela Visbal, formerly a teacher at Parkwood Elementary School in South Durham, this August starts teaching second grade at the new Murray-Massenburg Elementary on South Roxboro Street. She wants to get off to a roaring start with her students by incorporating the latest technology into her daily lessons for whole
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Commentary
In the eighth episode of To the Point, Wes Platt, editor and publisher of Southpoint Access, interviews Olivia Bellido, drama teacher at C.E. Jordan High School. Bellido received the Stephen Schwartz Musical Theatre Teacher of the Year Award. The program at Jordan receives $5,000. Become a Southpoint Access
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Durham Public Schools will kick off the new year-round academic year on July 22 with four more schools than previously offered, due to redistricting in the Growing Together plan. “Many families love the year-round calendar because it provides more balance for students and families with frequent breaks for students to
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Durham Tech’s Phlebotomy Program recently received its first accreditation from the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians. The accreditation signifies that the program meets high standards in education quality. The accreditation process reviewed several aspects including lesson plans, instructors’ certifications, and competencies in blood drawing procedures. The team that navigated