A great deal of pride and an unwavering commitment to excellence have kept Durham School of the Arts at the top of the heap in student achievement. For the 2024-25 school year, th...

Life gets busy – but if you missed the first DPS lottery application, it’s not too late for some programs! The Late Application Period is now open, giving families another opportu...

During a special called Board meeting on Monday, April 20, the Durham Public Schools Board of Education voted to make Friday, May 1 an optional teacher workday. There will be no s...

Creating safe spaces for students, fostering an environment that welcomes family engagement, and encouraging extensive exploration of new ideas and practices among teachers is why...

As a young student in Durham Public Schools, Dr. Marrielle Myers was recognized as gifted in math, English, and Language Arts. Her passion for these disciplines began in her home,...

Equipping students with viable, marketable skills to help them navigate a rapidly changing college and career landscape by establishing high expectations is what has landed the Du...

Durham Public Schools and Student U have added two middle schools to the Full Service Community Schools collaboration, strengthening the model’s impact on its students and their c...

Durham Public Schools welcomes Mclloyd T. Bynum to the role of Executive Director of Safety and Security, effective April 13. Mr. Bynum brings more than 20 years of public safet...

Curtis Berzofsky is an exemplary student and well-rounded individual. Since freshman year, he’s optimized his opportunities. He’s been an integral part of Jordan High School’s na...

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...