Schools

durham public schools

Canvas Locked Down While DPS Evaluates Breach

Families, students, and staff are urged not to access the app through school district or personal devices until further notice.

Schools

Rogers-Herr Middle's Kenya Hill Named 2026 DPS Teacher of the Year

Other winners included Lyons Farm Elementary's Jessica On for Beginning Teacher and Paula Januzzi-Godfrey, Glenn Elementary media coordinator.

News

DPS Responds to Canvas Cybersecurity Breach

Families received communications from Durham Public Schools officials on Thursday afternoon.

sodu startup

[AUDIO] SoDu Startup Ep. 1: May 7, 2026

A quick hit of local news from Southpoint Access editor and publisher Wes Platt.

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.

Schools

[VIDEO] Navigating the Right Fit of School for Your Child

Neighborhood News Guy Wes Platt talks with Emmy Renquist of SchoolUp about options families have when it comes to education in Durham and Wake counties.

durham public schools

Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch May 4-8, 2026

Nachos, chicken fried rice, lasagna roll-ups, and pizza Friday headline this week’s free breakfast and lunch lineup across Durham Public Schools.

sodu week in review

Good Cookies? Ashleigh Ratchford Goes Next Level!

The owner of Durham's Ashleigh Bakes Daily shared her story in a Q&A with Next Level Local's Michelle Johnson.

Sports

SoDu Sports Week Ahead: May 4-8, 2026

Jordan High School headlines a packed week of South Durham high school sports, with home matchups in girls soccer and boys lacrosse, plus key road tests in girls soccer and girls lacrosse.

durham public schools

State: Durham Students With Disabilities Denied Required Education at Youth Home

North Carolina education officials ordered Durham Public Schools to create new procedures after finding the district failed to implement IEP services during a 2025 lockdown at the Durham County Youth Home.

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.