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Sept. 2009 Community EdLink
September 2009
Holton Career and Resource Center Opens!
Balloons, speeches, refreshments and tours all were a part of the ribbon-cutting for Durham’s newest school that also serves as a health and recreation center. Read more . . .
From the Superintendent
I trust our community and business partners have had a fun-filled, safe and relaxing summer and are refreshed and ready to work with us as we face one of our more challenging years. Read more . . .
Business Council Focuses on Key Areas
The Superintendent’s Business Advisory Council held its first meeting of 2009-10 at the new Holton Career & Resource Center. And, the Center was not the only thing new about the meeting. Read more . . .
DPS and DAE to Hold Kitchen Table Conversation
African-American males have been identified as the group most in need of support to improve academic success. DAE and DPS are developing a proposal for a national grant and input is needed into the proposal. Read more . . .
CMA Students Try Out the Real Thing
When Duke Chancellor for Health Affairs Dr. Victor Dzau visited the City of Medicine Academy in September he was most impressed with the students and staff. Read more . . .
Teachers Fan Out to Gain Input
Teachers from Durham are meeting with small groups of parents, business leaders, faith representatives and others to get input into the topic of helping African-American males achieve academic success. Read more . . .
New Teachers Welcomed to Durham
Members of the Superintendent’s Business Advisory Council and other Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce businesses extended hospitality to the new teachers by way of gift bags filled with useful items. Read more . . .
County to Donate Computers to Students
Responding to the call to provide Durham Public Schools students with computers in their homes, Durham County Government has formed a partnership to meet the need of deserving students. Read more . . .
