Tickets for Teachers - Supporting RootEd for DPS!
Neighborhood News Guy Wes Platt talks with Matt Sears about RootEd in DPS and a fundraising effort to support Tickets for Teachers.
Until June 10, 2026, Southpoint Access is sharing revenue with RootEd in DPS! Subscribe, donate, or become a sponsor and a percentage goes to the organization.
The "Tickets for Teachers" initiative was born out of a simple yet powerful idea: utilize unused event tickets to benefit Durham educators. Many community members have tickets they can’t use, whether due to illness or scheduling conflicts. By donating these tickets, educators and their families can enjoy local events that might otherwise be out of reach. This initiative not only prevents tickets from going to waste, but also fosters community spirit by providing educators with enjoyable experiences.
Hear from Matt Sears, the mind behind this initiative for RootEd in DPS, in this latest episode of Office Hours.
Plus:
- What's going on at Hope Valley Elementary School?
- Wendell Tabb and Xavier Cason produced "The Third Day," which premieres this weekend at Hillside High!
- Durham Planning Commission opposes The Reserve at Rocky Branch (but City Council could still approve it).
- School cafeteria health inspection reports.
- New weekly SoDu Shopping Basket!
- Paid Subscribers: Spotlight your favorite nonprofits!
- Another bonus for paid subscribers: "Dispatches Received in Error" serial fiction project.
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