Durham Leaders Oppose Federal Changes to Low-Income Child Care Program
Proposed changes to Head Start could cut staffing and eligibility for the program, which currently provides free child care and other services to about 500 kids in Durham.
Almost Anyone Can Start a Private School. We Put This to the Test.
Reporting has shown how easy it can be to found a private schools. That led us to an experiment: Could we do it?
‘There Are Going to Be Cuts’: Durham Officials Warn Tax Measures Could Hinder School Funding
Constitutional amendments on ballots this fall would limit income and property tax revenue. Local leaders say the measures could hobble funding for Durham Public Schools and other services.
A Hand Up for the Helpers
North Carolina has a teacher shortage. A new Wake County program is testing an apprenticeship model to help instructional assistants get the training they need to lead a classroom—and improve their own income potential.
Durham Tech Child Care Academies Draw New Teachers, But Workforce Gaps Persist
The Early Educator Academy offers a streamlined path for child care workers to earn a credential in two months. Demand is high, but the program remains small.
The High Schoolers Graduating with College Degrees
Thousands of N.C. students are getting college credits, professional certifications, and even degrees while they’re still in high school. By 2028, Durham Public Schools hopes a quarter of its graduates will also have an associate’s degree.
Parents Frustrated by Express Stops in New DPS Bus System
Express stops are meant to improve bus arrival times by reducing stops on magnet school routes. The district says it’s continually adjusting to make the new program better.
More Education Coverage
NC State Told Salvadoran Staff Not to Work, Then Reversed Course Amid Immigration Confusion
UE150 is calling for back pay for the missed day of work, transparency about the decision-making process, and legal support for workers.
Durham Students Improve Test Scores, but Graduation Rate Lags
For the first time on record, no Durham public schools earned an F rating.
The New Federal Funding Problem
While many universities avoided Trump’s biggest cuts to research funding, the pipeline for new grants has shrunk.
Half of DPS Buses Were Late to High Schools This Spring. Here’s How the District Plans to Improve Arrival Times.
Durham Public Schools says it is leaving its bus troubles “in our past” this school year with all routes covered, plans to partner with GoDurham, and new express stops.
As Providers Struggle to Hire, Durham Child Care Seats Go Empty
Especially after COVID-era grants ran out, child care centers are struggling to cover costs and pay teachers. In Durham, a provider shortage is leaving families in need of subsidized care on a waitlist.
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