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Southpoint Access: Empower Watchdog Journalism
Dear Neighbors, In every community, transparency and accountability are crucial. At Southpoint Access, we dedicate want to be your eyes and ears, especially in places that are pivotal yet inaccessible to many—city hall, school board meetings, and other government offices. Our reporting should play a crucial role in safeguarding the integrity of our community, ensuring…
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How Did Durham Fare in Best High School Rankings?
Three Durham area high schools made it into the top 100 list in North Carolina for U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings of the country’s best high schools. The highest-ranked school in our area is Research Triangle High School, which came in fourth in the Durham metro area, 17th statewide, and 99th nationwide for…
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DPS Wellness Day Aims to Boost Student and Staff Mental Health
Durham Public Schools is set to hold its second annual Wellness Day on Friday, April 26, aimed at promoting student well-being. This event is part of a broader initiative to support the mental and physical health of students within the district. The introduction of Wellness Day last year was driven by student feedback and concerning…
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APS of Durham Pet of the Week: Davey
Davey is a young, medium-sized energetic dog. The Animal Protection Society of Durham thinks dogs like Rosie can flourish with patient adopters who provide gentle guidance and build confidence. Here’s his biological information, according to the APS of Durham: When Davey first came to us, he was just a little pup. But after finding his…
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Legislative Agenda, Budget, and DSA Plans Up for School Board Discussion
Demolition and asbestos abatement ahead of construction of the new Durham School of the Arts could move forward if the Durham Public Schools Board of Education approves $325,819 in funding for that phase. The board is set to discuss that proposal, with Monteith Construction/Balfour Realty Joint Venture in Association with Right Build International, during Thursday’s…
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Student Safety and Wellness Topic of PA Discussion
The People’s Alliance Education Action Team on April 23 is hosting a community conversation about restorative practices in Durham Public Schools. The Zoom meeting, called “Safety, Wellness, and Restorative Practices: The Schools Our Students Deserve,” is scheduled for 6 p.m. It’s expected to feature a DPS student and parent, two restorative practice coordinators, and a…
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South Durham Housing Market [April 2024]
Occasionally, Southpoint Access will provide data about the local real-estate market pertinent to zip codes in our readership area: In the 27713 zip code, median home prices in March reached about $422,500 – up 8.3% compared to the same time in 2023, according to Redfin.com. The market is listed as very competitive. Average homes sell…
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[Nerdspresso] Movies from a Different Point of View
They say there are three sides to every story: yours, mine, and the truth. Well, there’s also several ways to watch the same movie if you look at it from the point of view of the different characters. Let’s try something. Think of your favorite movie. Then latch onto a character in the flick, but…
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[Fiction] Dear Posse No. 3: What the Sun Said
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[SoDu Reading Room] How Effective Are Education Innovations?
In the latest SoDu Reading Room installment, we check out an article shared by KQED that was written by Jill Barshay and produced by The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education. The short version: Federally funded education innovations don’t seem overwhelmingly effective for students, with about 26%…
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