Feb 2010 Community EdLink
February 2010
Bagel for a Book: Bruegger’s Supports BookMark
Bruegger’s Bagels had a unique promotion in January to collect books for DPS elementary students through the BookMark project. Read more . . .
From the Interim Superintendent
The new year brought new beginnings for Durham Public Schools. We said farewell to Superintendent Carl Harris in December. Read more . . .
DurhamCares Offers Great Way to Support DPS Teachers
DurhamCares is providing a matching grant for classroom projects of teachers who apply to DonorsChoose. Read more . . .
Board Hears Input Regarding Next Superintendent
The Board of Education has heard from staff and community members regarding the experience and skills they want in the next Superintendent. Read more . . .
VITA Free Tax Prep Site Opens at Staff Development Center
The VITA site at the DPS Staff Development Center is open for free tax preparation services from now until April 15. If your family earned less than $49,000 this year, take advantage of the FREE tax preparation services at a VITA site in the community. Read more . . .
“An Evening of Entertainment” DPSSF Fundraiser
Hundreds of talented students from schools across the DPS district will be featured in “An Evening of Entertainment,” a fundraiser for the DPS Scholarship Foundation. Read more . . .
'Orange' Ya Glad We Have GSK?
Where can you build a bookcase, plant a tree, paint a playground and hold a tarantula all in one place? E.K. Powe Elementary School, that’s where! Read more . . .
NCAE Presents Key Award to DPS
The North Carolina Association of Educators presented DPS with its 2010 NCAE Excellence in Equity Award. Read more . . .
