Durham Public Schools Face Another Shortfall as Enrollment Drops
An enrollment drop in Durham Public Schools (DPS) will cost the district $4.7 million this year as well as state funding for 33 teacher positions next year. Local districts receive a blend of local and state dollars based on the number of students enrolled. This year, DPS planned as if it would receive funding for…
Durham Public Schools Stand to Lose $3 Million Due to Funding Freeze
All told, Trump froze more than $11 million in funding for Triangle school districts for things like support for English learners and teacher development.
Meet and Confer, Explained
More than a year of organizing by the Durham Association of Educators finally culminated in the state’s first meet and confer policy. What does the policy say, and how will it work in practice?
Seven Questions about the Durham Public Schools Budget
How may federal funding cuts impact Durham Public Schools? What’s up with that $7 million shortfall? A tuba costs how much?!
Durham Public Schools Says All Bus Routes Are Being Covered
With reduced bus service, DPS has hired and retained enough drivers to reliably cover all current routes, but the school system is still short of its goal.
Facing Budget Shortfall, Durham Public Schools Eye Philanthropist’s Donation as ‘Potential’ Fix
Even with $4 million left over from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott’s 2022 donation, Durham Public Schools would still need to find more money to fill the budgetary gap.
The DPS Bus Saga: A Timeline
Durham Public Schools face ongoing issues with providing bus service for students. We’ve compiled a timeline to help you stay informed of all the twists and turns.
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Durham Public Schools Approves Rotational Bus Service Plan to Ease Transportation Crisis
Under the plan, which starts December 2, each of the district’s 800 routes is sorted into one of five groups that will not receive bus service on a single predetermined day each week.
New Pay Rates—And New Pay Errors —For Workers In Durham Schools
Pay schedules posted on DPS’ website last week included several mistakes, such as incomplete pay rates for speech and language pathologists, school psychologists, and audiologists.
“Say It With Me—Free Breakfast, Free Lunch:” DPS Enters the School Year With Healthy, Accessible New Menus
Durham Public Schools now offer free meals to students, with dynamic menus featuring items like Chana Masala and Chicken Teriyaki and some ingredients sourced locally.
Durham Public Schools Starts Year With Bus Driver Shortage
Rider requests in the school system increased by almost 5,000 students since August. Meanwhile, the district is short 30 bus drivers.