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[SoDu How-To] Apply for Durham Pre-K 2025-2026
Parents and guardians of Durham County children turning four by Aug. 31, 2025, are eligible to apply for the upcoming Durham Pre-K academic year (2025-2026). The publicly funded program is designed to prepare children for kindergarten, with classroom options available in 5-star licensed child care centers, Head Start programs, or Durham Public Schools. Get the full rundown…
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Book Harvest Celebrates “Books on Break” Grant
Book Harvest has received a $250,000 grant from the William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable Trust to expand its Books on Break program, which provides children with 10 new books to take home for the summer. Read more about it in the Southpoint Access newsletter!
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[SoDu Alert] Durham Schools Reassure Against ICE Fears
In the past week since taking office again, President Donald Trump has authorized U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to conduct enforcement actions in schools, medical facilities, and places of worship – reversing guidance established in 2011. On Tuesday, Durham Public Schools issued a statement reassuring students, staff, and families that the district is…
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Duke and UNC Partner to Build New Children’s Hospital
Duke Health and UNC Health are joining forces to create NC Children’s, a groundbreaking pediatric health system anchored by a 500-bed freestanding hospital. Supported by an initial $320 million investment from the state, the project will also include an outpatient care center and a behavioral health facility on a 100-acre site in the Triangle. While…
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North Carolina Joins Legal Challenge Against Birthright Citizenship Order
North Carolina has joined 20 states, the District of Columbia, and San Francisco in a federal lawsuit challenging a new executive order issued by President Donald Trump that seeks to limit birthright citizenship. The controversial order, signed hours after his inauguration, declares that children born in the United States to certain noncitizen parents will no…
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[Welcome to the World] Durham Births – Jan. 2-10, 2025
Southpoint Access is excited to share the latest updates on the newborns in Durham! Check out our newsletter for the full list of local children born in early January 2025. From Bryson Amir Adams, born at Duke University Hospital, to Averyana Jaky Furlow, born at Duke Regional Hospital, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of the…
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Discover “Raising Durham” by Heather Leigh Hindin
If you’re a parent or caregiver navigating life in South Durham, you won’t want to miss Heather Leigh Hindin’s insightful “Raising Durham” columns. This series dives into the joys and challenges of raising children – and simply existing as a parent – in our vibrant community. From tips on local activities to thoughtful discussions on…
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Supporting Durham’s Immigrant Families: Resources, Guidance, and Community Action
As concerns about immigration enforcement grow, some Durham families are taking proactive steps to protect their children and plan for potential disruptions. Schools, community organizations, and local residents must work together to provide resources and support to ensure that all children, regardless of immigration status, can feel safe and thrive. Our latest Southpoint Access article,…
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Durham School Board Shifts Transportation Meeting
Sign Up For the Southpoint Access Newsletter! The Durham Public Schools Board of Education is kicking off the new year with a little surprise: they’ve scheduled a special meeting for Monday, Jan. 6, to “discuss and consider acting on matters related (to) transportation services.” And they don’t want to hear from the public at the…
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Durham Activities – Dec. 30, 2024-Jan. 4, 2024
Sign Up For the Southpoint Access Newsletter! Dec. 30, 2024 Jan. 2, 2025 Jan. 3, 2025 Jan. 4, 2025
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Durham Schools Moving Forward with Responsibility Zones, Express Stops
Sign Up For the Southpoint Access Newsletter! The school bus rotational coverage plan is running out of gas for members of the Durham Public Schools Board of Education. On Thursday, the board gave DPS transportation officials the go-ahead to implement family responsibility zones and express stop school bus service for the School for Creative Studies,…
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DPS Reports 100% Route Coverage Under Rotational Plan
Sign Up For the Southpoint Access Newsletter! Durham Public Schools has seen 12 bus drivers graduate from its Love the Bus 100 recruitment program since September – out of a total pool of more than 200 candidates. That’s according to a presentation in the agenda packet for Thursday’s Board of Education meeting, where district transportation…
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