Superintendent's Message
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One Durham. One Vision. This is the first time that Durham Public Schools has developed a strategic plan of action with and for the community. This plan will serve as the foundation upon which all of our work is determined and accomplished. Our community has indicated its desire for all of our students to be world-class citizens who will contribute to the betterment of our community. It is our responsibility to ensure this becomes a reality. Our mission is simple – 100% of our children ready to enter the world ready for work or college.
Currently we serve over 32, 500 students in 53 schools who speak more than 90 languages. Our district serves a diverse student population and therefore we must employ different and unique strategies for ensuring each child’s success. Recent demographic trends indicate that we can continue to expect shifts that will require us to think differently about how we do business.
The district/smart goals and action steps necessary to make Durham Public Schools one of the best school districts in the world is contained within this plan. For us to achieve this status, it will take everyone in our community working together to ensure the success of all students. This plan provides the community with direction. The realization of this plan will take time, energy and effort on everyone’s part – parents, students, employees and the community-at-large.
In Durham Public Schools we recognize that students enter our school district with the hope and desire to be successful in life. It is our responsibility, as employees and policy makers of the school system to nurture this desire and provide an environment where all students can be successful.
