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    • An Evening of Entertainment: New for 2009 at the Durham Performing Arts Center
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    • From the Superintendent - May 2009
    • Business, Civic and Other Groups Urged to Provide Books for Elementary Students: Leave Your Mark…BookMark!
    • Crayons2Calculators Encourages Business Involvement
    • DPS and Durham Association of Educators to Hold Kitchen Table Conversation
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    • Durham Public Schools and Durham Association of Educators to Hold Kitchen Table Conversation
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    • Holton Career and Resource Center Opens!
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    • Kitchen Table Conversation Draws Big Crowd and Generates Great Ideas
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    • Business Advisory Council Honors Principals for Schools’ Progress
    • $5 Haircuts at Holton
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    • Hands-on science with Southern High, UNC
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    • Going ‘Green’ for the Fair!
    • Durham community supports after-school learning center
    • Another 'School to Watch' in DPS!
    • 'Junior Nobel' finalist in our midst!
    • Shepard Magnet Takes Part in African-American Read-In:
    • Fewer dropouts in DPS!
    • Preparing for Life Beyond High School
    • Kids R Out Early February 13
    • Studying genetics in middle school - a Bright Idea!
    • Nortel and New Tech High…a great partnership!
    • Science is 'rolling on' Little River
    • GSK supports student achievement at Chewning
    • 'Braving the storm' for an important task
    • DPS Powers Up Parents!
    • DPS is 'Wising' Up!
    • Supporting African-American males
    • Carrington takes 'Battle of the Books'
    • 'Junior Nobel Prize Winner!'
    • Education Week features DPS middle school efforts
    • 'Making a Splash' at Lakewood!
    • Going to the dogs … to learn about careers!
    • Learning History through Music
    • Public invited to share thoughts on DPS budget
    • A banner day at Rogers-Herr!
    • Meetings scheduled around new elementary school
    • He should know…
    • Middle school? No problem
    • Building critical thinking, social skills through dance
    • Great partnership nurtures career interest in early childhood education
    • Appreciating our Teachers!
    • DPS Teacher of the Year!
    • An Oscar in her future?
    • Learning to conserve through art and science
    • Modeling innovation at New Tech High
    • Honoring High Achievement
    • Scientifica gains supporters
    • A 'grand slam' for student achievement
    • Why are these people smiling?
    • A bittersweet time…but mostly sweet!
    • Marking the end and the beginning…
    • DPS teachers honing their craft
    • 5-Star ratings for DPS school-age care programs!
    • What does YOUR daddy do?
    • School Board starts year with new member and election of leaders
    • School soon to be in session for year-round students
    • Leaving their mark
    • Keeping learning in 'check'
    • Tax-free weekend for Back-to-School supplies
    • '...As long as parents are involved'
    • ‘Camping’ out!
    • 2008 Teacher of the Year in action
    • Durham REALTORS support DPS
    • Pardon our progress!
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    • 2008-09 is in full swing
    • Calling all grandparents
    • Students start learning all they ever need to know
    • DPS Core Beliefs and Commitments
    • Making the Move to Middle School made easy!
    • A place to play
    • Aiming high…
    • Putting Wellness into Practice!
    • Blues in the Schools
    • State of Durham's Children
    • Students and Parents Learn About Colleges
    • New school, promising futures
    • You Can’t Stay Too Long at THIS Fair…
    • Kitchen Table Conversation: The Parent-School Connection
    • Celebrating the Arts
    • On Your Mark….Get Set for High School
    • Vote for a DPS School’s Entry in Farm Frenzy!
    • Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
    • Recognizing excellent school leadership
    • State Fair Features Durham Student Art
    • 'This Is Who I Am'
    • Coach K Recognizes Winning DPS Artwork!
    • Just Like the Grown-ups
    • Looking Up for 2009-10!
    • Showcase of Schools
    • Middle School Career Experts
    • Lots of Choices for Great Schools!
    • Holidays and History
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    • Businesses Celebrate Principal of the Year
    • Mangum Cares
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    • Spring Valley Elementary opens
    • DPS to Hold Kitchen Table Conversation to Discuss Children’s Health and Wellness
    • 'Durham’s Finest,' DPS artwork on display at NCCU
    • Happy to See You!
    • Winter Writing Day/Snow Make-up Days
    • Health and Wellness Mean Better Learning
    • Students Turn Tassels and Enter New Phase
    • DPS hosts site for tax help
    • Largest Decrease in Dropout Rate in 7 Years
    • Learning & Celebrating History through Art
    • Honoring Stellar Teachers
    • 'I Hope You Dance'
    • DPS a National Model for Business Support
    • C-SPAN on the Move
    • Exploring Technology at Neal
    • Spring Valley has 'Sprung!'
    • Readers Are Winners!
    • Getting Ahead on Graduation Projects
    • Make-Up Day
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    • Working on Reading Daily (WORD)
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    • Looking Ahead to High School!
    • The Inside Story on Hip Hop
    • Music, technology and improved learning skills
    • Checking Out Our Progress
    • Southern Academic Gallery Walk
    • Learning about the World of Work
    • Saturday Learning Center
    • Teacher of the Year Finalist - Matt Hunt
    • DSA Ensemble Wins Choral Award
    • Hillside New Tech Teachers Named Kenan Fellows
    • Future Scientists in the Making!
    • Rogers-Herr to be Featured on National TV
    • 24 Headed to Governor’s School
    • Winning the Battle – of the Books!
    • Appreciating Our Teachers
    • Students Learn to 'Spend, Save and Share' Wisely
    • Stepping Up to End-of-Grade Tests!
    • Duke Talent Search DPS Number Spikes
    • Time to 'Fiesta' for Achievement!
    • Straight A's – a 'Grand Slam!'
    • DPS Bus Drivers of the Year
    • Having a Field Day!
    • Year-Rounds' Year Ends!
    • Graduation 2009 Is Here!
    • Beginning A New Journey
    • 4 of Nation’s Top High Schools!
    • An ‘Apple’ for the Teacher
    • An All-Star ‘Team’ in DPS!
    • ‘Trollin’’ on the River (for Invertebrates)!
    • Superintendent Announces New Business Advisory Chairs
    • Ready for a New Year!
    • Achievement is Up in DPS!
    • Exploring Careers in Robotics, Engineering
    • Look Who’s Reading Now!
    • ABCs Show Significant Gains for DPS!
    • Come and See Us!
    • A Great Week 1!
    • Superintendent’s Business Advisory Council Holds Productive Meeting
    • It’s June in September!
    • President’s Cabinet Member Visits Southern
    • H1N1 Prevention and Protection
    • Business Advisory Council Recognizes School Leadership Teams for Scorecard Performance
    • DPS Introduces ‘Student Snapshot!’
    • Peace Day at Watts
    • Bill and Melinda Gates Visit DPS
    • A Cut Above
    • Montessori Middle on the Way!
    • Buster Makes a New Friend
    • Putting a Creative ‘Touch’ on Learning
    • DPS Image Continues to Rise
    • Book Fair Time!
    • Women @ Work!
    • Mayor Endorses Savings Challenge
    • 'This Won’t Hurt a Bit'
    • New Tech 1st in NC to Win 'Green' Grant
    • Y.E. Smith Celebrates Grand Re-Opening as Museum School
    • Mangum Principal Named DPS Principal of the Year
    • Target Funds Reading Garden at Fayetteville Street
    • Durham Careers in Construction at Holton
  • News Releases
    • Bethesda Elementary School educator is 2007 DPS Teacher of the Year
    • Northern administrator appointed to lead Performance Learning Center
    • Harris, DPS teachers to visit Guatemala for cultural immersion experience
    • Chapel Hill administrator comes home to Durham for top Creekside post
    • Nortel forms partnership with Durham Public Schools and Houghton Mifflin Learning Technology
    • Northern High School graduate is N.C. State Park Scholar
    • Veteran music educator and administrator will lead Durham School of the Arts
    • Established Lowe’s Grove administrator will lead the middle school
    • DPS, NCCU, Duke partner to offer licensure for teachers in advanced instruction
    • 4 DPS high schools named to Newsweek Top 1,200 list
    • Better customer service for parents, community is aim of new DPS initiative
    • Preliminary AYP results released
    • Former DPS principal returns to take the helm at Pearsontown
    • Former Durham educator returns to lead Burton
    • SAT scores decrease overall in DPS, state and nation, but up in 3 major ethnicities
    • Burton Elementary receives IB status
    • Bennett to lead secondary curriculum and instruction
    • Durham Public Schools’ Teacher is Milken Recipient
    • New principal named for Parkwood
    • Eastway leader named Durham Public Schools Principal of the Year
    • Total national board certifications for DPS continues to rise
    • Durham Public Schools bolsters safety measures in light of latest report
    • Grant will fund new DPS evening school
    • Board of Education training results in new Core Beliefs and Commitments policy
    • Rogers-Herr Middle School receives prestigious national recognition
    • Dropout rate drops again in 2006-07, now below state average
    • Riverside High School senior wins full scholarship to U.S. Naval Academy
    • GlaxoSmithKline grant to bolster student achievement at Chewning
    • DPS Board, Superintendent to participate in governance training
    • ABCs show positive results, especially in DPS middle and high schools
    • 3 schools cited for raising awareness around integrity, values
    • Bittle is appointed Eno Valley principal
    • Combined reading, math scores indicate best year yet for Durham Public Schools
    • Crime and violence take a nosedive in Durham Public Schools
    • DPS initiates historic high school improvement effort
    • DPS to receive up to $1.7 million for Learning Centers
    • DPS turns in higher SAT scores in 2002
    • Durham Public Schools Advanced Placement performance on the rise
    • Durham Public Schools boasts three Schools of Excellence in ABCs results
    • Durham Public Schools sets target date for meeting two monumental goals
    • Eno Valley principal returns to lead Rogers-Herr
    • High school end-of-course results rise significantly over last four years
    • Hillside High School principal is New York bound
    • Hillside strengthens technological capacity with GlaxoSmithKline gift
    • Kozak to lead Chewning Middle School
    • Lifetime Durham educator tapped for Hillside helm
    • NC school business professional will head finance division
    • Patterson tapped to lead Powe
    • Reading, math scores reach record highs at end of summer sessions
    • Record number of Durham teachers receives national board certification
    • Seasoned Durham educator to join Hillside staff
    • Seasoned NC school business professional will lead finance, human resources
    • Veteran Durham educator to serve as interim principal of Burton
    • 2003-04 Open House Schedule
    • All groups of students post significant achievement gains
    • Bracy to lead Pearsontown Elementary School
    • DPS anticipates 7 Schools of Excellence; 11 of Distinction
    • DPS Teacher of the Year advances to finalist for state title
    • Durham Public Schools reports increase in dropout rate
    • Jordan High School Leader is Regional Principal of the Year
    • King will lead new, innovative partnership school
    • Riverside senior captures prestigious Morehead Scholarship
    • School Year Plus enrollment drops by more than one fourth
    • Southern High School senior is N.C. State Park Scholar
    • 100% of DPS K-8 schools post highest end-of-grade scores ever
    • 2001-02 school year marks half-decade of student achievement gains
    • Bennett is tapped to lead Durham School of the Arts
    • Burton interim principal is named to the position permanently
    • Club Boulevard principal is named
    • Grant will support obesity prevention in Durham Public Schools
    • Jordan High School principal to head DPS Human Resources
    • Jordan High senior named Presidential Scholar
    • Reading and mathematics scores highest ever in grades 3 through 8
    • Sabiston will lead Watts Elementary School
    • Walrond will take the helm at Lakewood
    • Writing scores down, analysis continues
    • 2003 Annual Report available on line
    • 2003 SAT score average sets record high
    • Audit underscores discrepancies in Hillside athletic booster club’s operations
    • Board of Education Meeting Canceled
    • Community Forums on Proposal for Montessori Magnet to be located at George Watts Elementary School
    • Davis tapped to lead Glenn Elementary School
    • DPS announces principal of new elementary school
    • DPS establishes hotline to enhance communications with parents, community
    • DPS has record number of Schools of Excellence, Distinction
    • Grant will support obesity prevention in Durham Public Schools
    • Make-Up day for Hurricane Isabel
    • Priority One Projects for the November 2003 Bond Referendum
    • Record national board certifications bumps total into triple digits
    • Riverside High leader named Durham Public Schools Principal of the Year
    • Sabiston will lead Watts Elementary School
    • Superintendent presents First Annual Report on Closing the Achievement Gap
    • Superintendent recognizes 3 schools for strengthening character education
    • Veteran child nutritionist to lead auxiliary services
    • Veteran educator to oversee curriculum and instruction
    • Superintendent's Budget Proposal
    • Violent acts drop; improved searches lead to higher possession report
    • Club Boulevard named one of 12 top magnet schools in the nation
    • Construction Information and Schools of Choice sites added
    • DPS, UNC partnership garners $1.6 million grant to enhance math, science instruction
    • Hogans Named to Lead Morehead Montessori Elementary School
    • New principal named for Oak Grove Elementary School
    • Reading and mathematics scores highest ever in grades 3 through 8
    • Riverside High leader named North Central Region Principal of the Year
    • Veteran DPS educator named principal of Mangum Elementary School
    • Preliminary EOG results indicate continued upward trend
    • 2003-04 Open House Schedule
    • All groups of students post significant achievement gains
    • Bracy to lead Pearsontown Elementary School
    • Chapel Hill principal tapped to lead Powe
    • DPS anticipates 7 Schools of Excellence; 11 of Distinction
    • Key will lead Riverside High School
    • King will lead new, innovative partnership school
    • Rhodes to lead high school improvement initiative
    • School Year Plus enrollment drops by more than one fourth
    • Veteran educator named Jordan High School principal
    • Preliminary EOG results indicate continued upward trend
    • Bennett will oversee Choice Programs
    • Chambers is new Southwest Elementary School principal
    • Chapel Hill principal tapped to lead Powe
    • DPS aims to boost good nutrition
    • DPS meets more than 90 percent of No Child Left Behind goals
    • DPS reports seventh year of increased student achievement
    • Eastway assistant principal to take school's helm
    • Gibson will take the helm at Easley Year-Round Elementary School
    • Key will lead Riverside High School
    • Merrick-Moore leader named DPS Principal of Year
    • NC education veteran is Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
    • Physically aggressive acts drop; improved searches increase reported possessions
    • Rhodes to lead high school improvement initiative
    • Spencer will lead Carrington Middle School
    • Teal is new Southern High School principal; McDonald is new AD; Wilson will lead Neal
    • 2 Hillside seniors receive Duke scholarships
    • Copeland is new Club Boulevard Elementary School principal
    • DPS reports slight increase in dropouts, following state trend
    • DPS suspensions drop significantly during first semester
    • News Releases 2004-05 School Year
    • News Releases 2005-06 School Year
    • News Releases 2006-07 School Year
    • Veteran Durham educator to lead new City of Medicine Academy
    • Award-winning DPS principal will lead Southern High School
    • Hillside New Tech High School educator is 2008 DPS Teacher of the Year
    • New Fayetteville Street Principal Named
    • E.K. POWE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NAMES SCIENCE CENTER FOR DUKE OFFICIAL
    • Durham Public Schools receives national communications awards
    • Durham Public Schools Central Services amend summer hours
    • Redfearn appointed principal of Lakewood Elementary School
    • Ingram appointed principal of Shepard Middle School
    • Spring Valley Elementary and Lowe’s Grove Middle Principals Named
    • Wake County educator appointed principal of Eno Valley
    • Wake County educator appointed principal of Eno Valley
    • Career Durham educator will lead Merrick-Moore Elementary School
    • SAT scores decrease; ethnicities remain at or above most counterparts
    • More DPS schools meet AYP standards in 2007-08
    • ABCs report indicates High or Expected Growth in two-thirds of schools
    • DPS first in Triangle to have elementary LEED certified school
    • Career Durham educator named to take helm at Early College High School
    • Board of Education approves new policy for increasing student achievement
    • Former Forest View educator returns to lead the school
    • Former Forest View educator returns to lead the school
    • Career DPS educator to take Brogden Middle School’s helm
    • Board of Education approves new policy for increasing student achievement
    • Riverside Principal Named Durham Public Schools’ Principal of the Year
    • Higher standards bring new baseline reading scores, lower ABCs results
    • “An Evening of Entertainment” is at New Home
    • Hillside New Tech High to Become “Learning Laboratory”
    • Long-term Lakeview assistant principal will lead the school
    • Chapel Hill principal to assume HR lead role in DPS
    • Chapel Hill principal to assume HR lead role in DPS
    • Dropout rate plunges 14 percent, largest decrease in 7 years
    • Durham School of the Arts receives national recognition for excellence
    • Durham Public Schools Chief Joins National Effort to Bolster Advanced Certification for Educational Leaders
    • Chapel Hill administrator to lead new Holton Career Center
    • Governance training results in new policies to spur student achievement
    • DPS Announces Teacher of the Year Finalists
    • Durham Public Schools Tracks Computers to Minimize Theft Risk
    • DPS embarks on effort to gather books for elementary students
    • NEA Foundation Funds Work to Close Achievement Gaps
    • Northern educator named Teacher of the Year
    • Longtime DPS administrator to lead exceptional children’s programs
    • Career Durham educator to lead W.G. Pearson Elementary
    • Federal grant will boost history instruction
    • Lowe’s Grove Middle School Teacher Wins National Honor
    • Preliminary Results Show Major Increases at All Levels
    • Preliminary 2008-09 AYP Results Released
    • Durham Superintendent Earns Regional Superintendent Honors
    • ABCs: 4 Schools of Distinction; two-thirds of schools reach High or Expected Growth
    • Longtime high school educator is named principal of Hillside
    • SAT scores decrease, following state and national trends
    • Advanced Academics administrator named principal of Chewning
    • DPS releases first State of System Performance Report which reveals progress
    • First Montessori middle school program slated for 2010-11 school year
    • Greater number of DPS students taking AP courses, examinations
    • Business Advisory Council Leadership Awards honor principals for schools’ progress
    • Grant to provide afterschool and intersession programs at three schools
    • Area elementary educator to take helm at Glenn Elementary
    • 13 schools save energy during second year of incentive program
    • Mangum Principal Named Durham Public Schools’ Principal of the Year
    • DPS Superintendent Accepts National Education Post
    • Construction industry group to support new Holton Center
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    • Shodor summer workshops explore math, science and technology
    • Breakfast = A+ Performance
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    • New reading partnership benefits students
    • From the Superintendent
    • Test-taking tips for students – and parents
    • Understanding End-of-Grade Testing Reports
    • Volunteer Academy
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    • Kitchen Table Conversation on October 4
    • Triangle High 5 Presents Family Involvement Session
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    • All-County High School Chorus is October 13
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    • Military Recruiter Opt-Out Form Available
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    • From the Superintendent
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    • DPS offers FREE online SAT preparation
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    • DPS recognized for pest management efforts
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    • Students will eat smarter this year
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    • Parent Night Scheduled for Oct. 19
    • Parents Hear About Character From a Winner
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    • Oh, what a Web(site) we’ve weaved!
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    • Grammy-nominated singer and winning coach inspire parents
    • New Military Recruiter Opt-Out Form Available
    • Choice Schools Proposals Being Considered
    • DPS recognized for Pest Management
    • Keep Safe this Holiday Season
    • Host Families Needed
    • Dining Out the Healthy Way!
    • Parents Invited to Hear Washington Post Columnist Jay Mathews
    • From the Superintendent
    • Choice Schools Plan Consensus Reached
    • Inaugural 2006 Durham Bulls, Art of Baseball Calendars are Available!
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    • Board decides on 2007-08 calendars
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    • School meal prices up slightly for 2006-07
    • Title I Parent Survey
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    • END-OF-GRADE TESTING ALERT
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    • Student Services applying for federal grant
    • School Bus Safety Sessions Planned for Incoming Kindergarten Students
    • Grandparents Raising Grandchildren?
    • Learn and Earn
    • Students Need to Prep for SAT
    • Good Nutrition is Important to Learning
    • Middle School After School
    • Pay for Lunch Online!
    • Saturday Learning Center Offers Math Help
    • Shodor Announces Spring Break "Science Fun" for Middle Schoolers
    • DPS Honors String Festival
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    • Middle School Honors Chorus highlights Durham Public Schools’ Top Choral Students
    • Duke Sport Medicine offers Athletic Physicals
    • Registration Open for Shodor Summer Workshops in Durham for 6th-12th Graders
    • Thank a Teacher!
    • State Requires Tdap Booster for All Rising 6th Graders
    • Bus Stops to be Consolidated
    • Prepare your child for EOGs/EOCs
    • Free Art Workshop for Middle and High School Students
    • Countdown to Kindergarten Welcome Fair
    • Summer Food Service Program
    • Graduation Project Requirement postponed indefinitely
    • READ Anywhere and Everywhere!
    • Tdap Vaccine Required for Rising 6th Graders
    • DPS Has Many Ways to Stay Informed
    • Family Fest on October 3
    • Holton Offers Cisco Networking Academy
    • New Montessori Magnet Middle School
    • State Drops Test Requirements
    • Grandparents Support Group Meeting
    • High School All-County Chorus Concert 2009
    • Middle School Career Expo Coming Up
    • Community Gets a Look at New Middle School "B"
    • H1N1 Flu Vaccine Clinics
    • New for 2009-10: More Great Ways to Learn About Durham Public Schools
    • DPS All-County Band performs Nov. 14
  • Staff News
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    • Congratulations DPS Kenan Fellows
    • American Education Week is November 12-18
    • Superintendent’s Teacher Advisory Council Meets
    • Energize Your Students!
    • Triangle United Way Campaign is under way
    • New partner helps fund teacher projects
    • From the Superintendent
    • Professional Learning Communities encourage collaboration, results
    • Build Strong Bones
    • United Negro College Fund Launches Campaign
    • DPS Receives Award
    • System of Care coordinates family services
    • High Five Regional Partnership Hosts Discussion Boards
    • DPS Communications Survey
    • Healthy Kids grant ending after successful three years
    • Bracy is Principal of the Year
    • Staff members earn service award
    • From the Superintendent
    • Teachers and Teacher Assistants May Benefit from New Partnership
    • Great Save!
    • Barnes & Noble Discount for Educators
    • Town Hall Meetings
    • Healthy Holidays: 10 Tips
    • Superintendent wins national gifted education award
    • Nominate co-workers for staff appreciation awards
    • Bus drivers compete in "roadeo"
    • DPS teacher to tackle one of world’s highest peaks
    • From the Superintendent
    • Merrick-Moore staff member benefits from students’ work
    • Check this out! Tuition reimbursement and other services available
    • A “Day in the Life” of an elementary French teacher!
    • Retirement System Announces Conference Dates
    • Teacher Shortage Area Information
    • Teacher Initiative Grant-Writing Workshop
    • Retirement System to Hold Conferences
    • You CAN keep those resolutions!
    • 2007-08 Calendar Highlights
    • Budget development process begins
    • Maintenance Employees Receive Recognition
    • DPS National Certification number is new record
    • From the Superintendent
    • Second Quarter Staff Appreciation Awards!
    • Carrington and Shepard Receive National Award
    • Durham Bulls Seek Nominations for Most Improved Student Program
    • Nasher Art Museum Plans Teacher Workshop for Educators
    • Education Day at the Bulls!
    • Nominate co-workers for staff appreciation awards
    • First Ever Parent Academy Planned
    • DPS Welcomes Visitors during Showcase
    • From the Superintendent
    • National Board Certified Teachers Celebrated
    • You save, We save!
    • Thank a Teacher!
    • ‘Prize Patrol’ awards deserving, innovative teachers
    • Schools Recognized for Character Education Efforts
    • From the Superintendent
    • Administrative Professionals Reception
    • Durham Bulls Offer Special Price to DPS Employees
    • Teacher Appreciation Video Newsletter
    • Eating Healthy when Eating Out
    • Peace College To Offer Evening Teacher Education Program
    • Teacher Assistant of the Year Named
    • Email Thank You’s Pour in to Teachers
    • DPS Recognizes Administrative Professionals
    • Students and Merrick-Moore Staff Member Celebrate a New Home!
    • From the Superintendent
    • Bethesda Elementary is Home to 2007 DPS Teacher of the Year
    • North Carolina Central University Distance Education
    • Staff DirectLink Video Newsletter: September 2007
    • DPS Participates in Triangle United Way 2007 Campaign
    • Staff DirectLink Video Newsletter: October 2007
    • Carolina Hurricanes Offer for DPS Employees
    • Successful Bond Referendum Will Provide New, Improved Schools
    • Hurricanes Tickets Available and at a Discount!
    • United Negro College Fund Drive Begins
    • Great Public Schools is Theme for American Education Week: November 12-17
    • DPS Begins NC WISE Implementation
    • Eastway’s Sampson is Principal of the Year
    • Superintendent Recognizes Staff Members for Service
    • From the Superintendent
    • Jordan Teacher Receives “Oscar” of Teaching
    • Nominate co-workers for staff appreciation awards
    • Remember DPS Winter Weather Procedures
    • Grant opportunities and support available
    • DPS conserves water
    • Got Spanish? Take advantage of Spanish Interpretation Services
    • From the Superintendent
    • Board Approves Early Student Dismissal to Allow Time for Staff to Collaborate
    • Carolina Hurricanes Teacher Appreciation Night
    • High school students may submit films
    • Technology Showcase planned for March 19, 2009
    • DPS Public Affairs Receives 10 Blue Ribbon Awards
    • PLC Early Release Day planned for February 13
    • Grants update
    • Maintenance employee receives recognition
    • Superintendent recognizes All-Star customer service
    • DPS increases number of National Board teachers
    • DPS Budget Advisory Committee offers input
    • From the Superintendent
    • NC WISE implementation proceeds
    • Taxes Too ‘Taxing?’ SECU Offers Help!
    • ORBIT Retirement System Simplifies Retirement Planning
    • DPS Honors New National Board Certified Teachers
    • With NC WISE Training Completed, Implementation Begins
    • Superintendent Surprises Staff with Awards
    • From the Superintendent
    • PLC Early Release Offers Planning and Sharing Time
    • NC WISE implementation under way
    • School and administrative assistants learning Spanish
    • PLC Early Release: Help inform parents
    • DPS-TV Channel 4 – 4u!
    • State Health Plan Annual Enrollment 2008
    • Teacher Appreciation Video Newsletter 2008
    • NC WISE Up and Running
    • ABLE Residency Engages Students in Hands-On Learning
    • Middle Schools are Moving Up!
    • DPS to Honor Administrative Professionals on April 23
    • Efforts Under Way to Increase Minority National Board Teachers
    • From the Superintendent
    • New System Will Streamline Substitute Placement
    • DPS attains high participation rate for Teacher Working Conditions Survey
    • Grants available for innovative programs
    • New for the 2008-09 school year!
    • Teacher Council ends work for year
    • Southern School of Engineering teacher named Kenan Fellow
    • Honor Patrol Makes Surprise Visits
    • DPS Appreciates Teachers
    • From the Superintendent
    • Sears is Teacher of the Year; Hodges is Teacher Assistant of Year
    • Grants Update for September
    • Administrative assistants start year with training
    • ABCs results show record High Growth
    • Budget update, retirement planning
    • Energy Incentive Program garners savings in energy, funds
    • From the Superintendent
    • New for the 2008-09 school year!
    • American Education Week: Video Message from the Superintendent
    • Approaching Deadline for FLEX Program
    • Prepared Food Tax Referendum on Agenda
    • Come Have a Seat at the “Kitchen Table Conversations”
    • Recognize Your Co-Workers!
    • Teacher Council Holds First Meeting
    • United Way Kick-Off October 9
    • From the Superintendent, October 2008
    • Showing Their Spirit, Making College Real
    • Business Leaders Host Reception Honoring Principals and Assistant Principals
    • Pension Funds Information
    • American Education Week This Month!
    • Don’t Forget Your Flu Shot!
    • Grants Update for November
    • School Leadership Awards
    • Superintendent Harris Recognizes Fall Staff Appreciation Awardees
    • Superintendent Recognizes Riverside Teacher
    • From the Superintendent - Nov. 2008
    • Riverside’s Key is Principal of the Year!
    • Nov. 15-16: Website & Channel 4 Offline
    • Nominate Colleagues for Staff Appreciation Awards
    • Kenan Fellow Applications Available
    • Remember DPS Winter Weather Procedures
    • Give Thanks – and Be Healthy
    • From the Superintendent
    • DPS Working Toward Accreditation
    • Canes Tickets Offered to DPS Staff at Reduced Prices
    • December Grants Update
    • Thinking About Retiring?
    • Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Center at SDC
    • Special Offers from the Hurricanes for DPS Employees
    • Technology Showcase planned for March 19
    • MathFest ‘08
    • Maintenance Employee Receives Recognition
    • Teachers Achieve Prestigious National Board Certification
    • 2008 United Way Campaign Report to DPS Employees