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DPS Early College Graduate Uses Art to Advocate
Antonio Alanis truly believes that “everyone has the ability to work in whatever they want to.” For him, art is a tool of activism that communicates a message of hope.
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A Legacy of Commitment
Retired EC Director Wanda Carter and her family are committed to Durham Public Schools.
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Jordan Graduate Austin Scher Credits Parents, DPS Teachers with Being Where He’s Called to Be
DPS Graduate Austin Scher Credits Parents, Teachers for His Success.
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Ava the S.T.E.M. Princess Tells Her Peers “You Can Be Anything…”
Meet DPS Student Notable and S.T.E.M. Princess Ava Simmons, fourth-grader at Spring Valley Elementary School!
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Timeless Story of Friendship Explored in DPS Educator’s Debut Book
Kimberly Wallace, DPS Beginning Teacher Mentor, is featured in our debut article for DPS Notables–Insider Edition. Wallace is a children’s book author who has written a story to help adolescents with friendship building.
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Defining Your Gift: DPS Notable Lauren E. Banks Came Into Hers at Shepard Middle and the historic Hillside High School
The City On A Hill actress (Showtime) was the class president at Hillside during her Senior year, and still stays in touch with her classmates, including her best friend who also graduated from the historic school.
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DPS Notable Melissa “Wade in the Water” Found and Followed Her Voice
Former Bus Driver of the Year Accelerated in DPS
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Hillside High Alumnus April Parker Jones Credits Drama Training for Dream Come True
actress April Parker Jones of "Bel Air" and Tyler Perry’s "If Loving You is Wrong."
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Dr. Danielle Jones Selected as 2022 Dr. Samuel Houston Leadership Award Winner for Aspiring Superintendent Program Cohort VI
Dr. Danielle (pronounced dan-yella) Jones, Assistant Superintendent for Middle Schools is the recipient of the Dr. Samuel Houston Leadership Award.
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Wendell Tabb: Visionary Educator to Take Final Bow
Mr. Wendell Tabb is set for his final performance at Hillside High School
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DPS Notables | Ayesha Rascoe: DPS Alumna Bringing Joy in a World of Darkness
Ayesha Rascoe is an alumnus of Southern School of Energy and Sustainability and host of National Public Radio’s global newsmagazine NPR Weekend Edition Sunday.
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Overcoming Endless Barriers
Unsung: School Social Work Lightens Heavy Load for Many Students and Their Families
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Equity Champion of the Month | February 2022
Congratulations to Davron Rorie, 4th grade teacher at Hope Valley Elementary School. Rorie has been named the February 2022 Durham Public Schools Equity Champion of the Month.
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Equity Champion of the Month | October 2021
Congratulations to Haley Ferreira, Media Coordinator at Fayetteville Street Elementary School. Ferreira has been named the October 2021 Durham Public Schools Equity Champion of the Month.
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Equity Champion of the Month | September 2021
Congratulations to Tonisha Coburn of Northern High School. Coburn has been named the Durham Public Schools Equity Champion of the Month for the month of September 2021.
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DPS Senior Spotlight | Arrissa Tachie-Menson
Arrissa Tachie-Menson is a graduate from Hillside. High School and plans to attend Brown University in the fall with the hopes of one day becoming an international lawyer to give back to communities across the world.
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DPS Senior Spotlight | Josiah Williams
Josiah Williams is a graduating senior from Middle College High School and was nominated for Durham Public Schools Senior Spotlight for being a friendly, positive, and consistent presence within the school’s community.
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DPS Senior Spotlight | Malik Ramadanovic
Malik Ramadanovic is a graduating senior at Riverside High School and was nominated for Durham Public Schools Senior Spotlight for his involvement in various programs and insightfulness on solutions to equity issues.
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C.E. Jordan High School principal featured in Durham Magazine's 9th Annual Women's Issue
Congratulations to C.E. Jordan High School principal Susan Stewart Taylor for being featured in Durham Magazine's 9th Annual Women's Issue.
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