Category: Schools

Durham School Officials Reaffirm Safety Commitment in Wake of Minneapolis Mass Shooting

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Durham Public Schools: Menus for Aug. 18-22, 2025

Breakfast and lunch are free for all DPS students this year. Menus are subject to change without notice. Wednesday is a teacher workday. 🍽️ Breakfast (K–12) All breakfasts include low-fat … Continue reading Durham Public Schools: Menus for Aug. 18-22, 2025

Durham School Administration Addressing Troubling Audit Findings

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[SoDu How-To] Get Back to School for 2025-26 – Part 6: Discipline, Restorative Practices, and Student Rights in Durham Schools

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[SoDu How-To] Get Back to School for 2025-26 – Part 5: Health, Special Education, and Mental Wellness in DPS

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[SoDu How-To] Get Back to School for 2025-26 – Part 4: Grades, Tests, and Success in Durham Classrooms

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[SoDu How-To] Get Back to School for 2025-26 – Part 3: Equity, Dress Code, and Safe School Communities

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[SoDu How-To] Get Back to School for 2025-26 – Part 2: Attendance, Buses, and Emergency Plans

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[SoDu How-To] Get Back to School for 2025-26 – Part 1: A Handbook Overview

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