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Proposed North Carolina Bill Would Expand Charter School Oversight Board Authority
A newly introduced bill in the North Carolina General Assembly could significantly reshape how charter schools operate and are regulated across the state. House Bill 556, known as the 2025 Charter Schools Review Board Omnibus, proposes granting the Charter Schools Review Board more authority while reducing oversight by the State Board of Education in key…
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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 Considers Budget Priorities
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education continued developing budget priorities ahead of a planned joint meeting March 14 with county commissioners. Top of mind for most board members: finding a better way forward for paying classified workers. “I know that our staff have been incredibly discouraged by decisions that this board has made,” said…
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Durham Schools Among Free Breakfast Grant Recipients
School districts and public charter schools across North Carolina, including Durham Public Schools, are expected to share $1.3 million in grants to expand access to breakfast for students. “Our public schools not only provide safe places for children to learn, but also healthy meals for students who sometimes face food insecurity at home,” said Gov.…
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