Last week Durham Public Schools (DPS) announced it was developing six learning centers for parents to access remote learning options. According to information on the DPS web ... Keep Reading
Durham Public Schools
Housing for teachers; why it’s a bad idea.
Two school districts want to provide affordable housing for teachers and other government employees. A review of housing and salary data, reveals teachers can afford housing in ... Keep Reading
Teacher housing: another bad idea
Teacher housing is being developed by counties and municipalities as a way to recruit and retain teachers. Rents across North Carolina as well as in specific counties suggest ... Keep Reading
Teach your children young
by Patrick O'Hannigan North Carolina’s General Assembly reconvenes on May 16. Not coincidentally, May 16 is also an “optional teacher work day” in Durham, Wake, and a score ... Keep Reading
Are charter schools hurting DPS? Look again.
A recent study cited by the N&O claims that charter school growth is “hurting” public schools But charter schools only grow when families choose to send their children ... Keep Reading
Durham teacher housing plan raises questions
Last week the News & Observer reported on how Durham Public Schools (DPS) is debating a proposal to build 24 one and two bedroom apartments and then rent them to teachers at ... Keep Reading