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More than 2,400 students graduated from high schools in the Durham Public Schools system this academic year between Aug. 7, 2023, and June 30, 2024. Of those, 526 had at least one opt-out on file, preventing their inclusion in media releases. So, what follows is a list of 1,
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“Today is a new day,” said Wendell Tabb, one of two newcomers to the Durham Public Schools Board of Education on Monday, in remarks after he was sworn in by Superior Court Judge Josephine Davis. Tabb and Joy Harrell-Goff joined the board after six tumultuous months that saw a district
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Dr. Anthony Lewis, the first Black superintendent of Lawrence Public Schools in Kansas, is set to become the next superintendent of Durham Public Schools. “I am elated to be selected as the next superintendent of Durham Public Schools,” Lewis said. “My education, extensive experiences, deep commitment to student achievement and
Local Government
Ongoing work at the new Durham School of the Arts site, preparations for Durham Public Schools reopening after summer break, discipline policies, and updates from the district’s LGBTQIA+ task force are among the agenda items up for consideration during the June 27 Board of Education meeting. The board meets
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In the sixth episode of To the Point, Wes Platt, editor and publisher of Southpoint Access, discusses the recent virtual town hall with Durham Public School administrators about the Growing Together redistricting plan. Also, are you ready for the heat wave this weekend? * Visit Southpoint Access: https://southpointaccess.news/ * Become
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Durham Public Schools wants the community’s help choosing a name for the new health-focused early college funded by a Bloomberg Philanthropies grant. Residents are invited to vote in this online poll. Names up for consideration include: * Health Science Early College. * The Early College of Health Sciences at Durham Tech.
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North Carolina students’ mental health is improving as they become more physically active, according to the results of the 2023 NC Youth Risk Behavior Surveys (YRBS) presented to the State Board of Education. After nearly a decade of declining physical activity and mental health metrics, the new data shows positive
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In the fifth episode of To the Point, Wes Platt, editor and publisher of Southpoint Access, discusses confusion over a recent letter from Durham Public Schools, plus the City Council’s passage of a new budget – with a property tax rate increase – for Durham. * Visit Southpoint Access: https://southpointaccess.news/
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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,
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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
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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