Afterschool Expansion Coming to Durham Public Schools?

Perhaps the most consequential item for South Durham families on Thursday's Durham Public Schools Board of Education agenda: a proposed pilot program to bring non-state licensed afterschool care to eight … Continue reading Afterschool Expansion Coming to Durham Public Schools?

[Commentary] Gwen Frisbie-Fulton: Childcare Costs Shouldn’t Be Borne Alone

By Gwen Frisbie-FultonBeacon Media I’m a heck of a proud mom.  My son is graduating next month and will head to college in the fall. We’ve spent the last year … Continue reading [Commentary] Gwen Frisbie-Fulton: Childcare Costs Shouldn’t Be Borne Alone

Durham Schools, Daycares Could Benefit from EPA Grant

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced a new grant totaling more than $1 million to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services for lead testing in schools … Continue reading Durham Schools, Daycares Could Benefit from EPA Grant

[FLASH POLL RESULT] Who Deserves the Most Blame for DPS Disruptions?

On Feb. 12, 2024, Southpoint Access encouraged readers to participate in a flash poll about recent school disruptions in Durham Public Schools after classified workers learned their increased pay structure … Continue reading [FLASH POLL RESULT] Who Deserves the Most Blame for DPS Disruptions?