Dajah Stallings has profound advice for anyone pursuing excellence: “Just be where your feet are, and maximize the moment. Utilize every experience.” Wise words coming from the ...

Congratulations to our February 2026 #BuildingOurFuture Students of the Month: Jessica Serrano Rivas, a senior at Durham Early College of Health Sciences and Mikayla Nguyen, a s...

Durham Public Schools continues to face financial challenges as we navigate a decline in enrollment driven in part by the addition of new charter schools. Despite these changes, ou...

JD Clement Early College High School is dealing with quite a good problem to have. The school has achieved or exceeded academic growth expectations since its inception. When you’r...

Congratulations to our January 2026 #BuildingOurFuture Students of the Month: Jewels Trotman, a senior at Hillside High School, and Benjamin Allen, a senior at Durham School of Tec...

At Easley Elementary, daily practices and a culture rooted in relationships, intentional teaching, and a shared belief that every student can grow from wherever they begin their t...

Stepping onto foreign soil where the language, culture, and norms are much different from what you are accustomed to can be daunting. For students, navigating those changes can fee...

There were lots of surprises awaiting Alvin De Leon on his first trip outside his home country, the Philippines, in late summer 2024 – and he’s very happy that trip brought him her...

Broadened access to Advanced Placement classes among all students, along with strengthened support for both students and teachers, has resulted in significant gains in AP course pa...

It’s not every aspiring filmmaker who gets to make documentaries or tell stories through publishing and more while they’re still in high school. But that’s exactly what happened to...

🌱 Montessori Pre-K in Durham Public Schools — Apply Now 🌱 Families interested in Montessori Pre-K in Durham Public Schools should know: these programs are NOT part of the Du...

🌟 Rare Pre-K Opportunity in Durham 🌟 Families with a rising 4-year-old may want to take note: The Whitted School, Durham Public Schools’ dedicated Pre-K campus, is currently re...

For families exploring advanced academic opportunities, the International Baccalaureate (IB) program often rises to the top of the list. Known around the world for its rigorous cur...

It’s never been a better time to be in middle school in Durham Public Schools. Eight of the district’s 11 middle schools exceeded expected growth for the 2024-25 school year, ac...

Working Together to Make Fiscally Sound Choices for Student Success Fiscal responsibility with taxpayer dollars has always been paramount for Durham Public Schools, but it is ...

When winter weather is in the forecast, many families wonder how Durham Public Schools decides whether to close, delay, or move to remote learning. These decisions are made by a t...

To align with North Carolina state law regarding student cell phone and other personal device usage (House Bill 959), the Durham Public Schools Board of Education recently approve...

Burton IB Elementary School is making history as student academic growth continues to grow and exceed expectations. Student scores increased 11 percent over 2024, and seven percen...

The Fall 2025 Edition of Spark Insider Magazine is here! This issue is packed with stories that show the heart and drive of Durham Public Schools, including: • A cover story o...

Business owner and content producer Shawneé (pronounced Shaw-nay)Owens says she’s always felt supported in the artistic space, beginning as a student of the historic Hillside High...