Private schools balance access and autonomy in voucher debate
North Carolina's expansion of the Opportunity Scholarship raises questions, removing income limit and available to families regardless of income.
Advocating for the Eno
The Eno River faces mounting threats from development and climate change. For more than 60 years, the Eno River Association has worked to protect land and foster community and connection around its waters.
‘I just want to know why’: Durhamites Navigate NIH Funding Cuts
Durham-based research funding expert Dr. Julia Barzyk helps university researchers secure funding through her company, Wise Investigator LLC. She emphasized that federal grants from organizations like the NIH are not “extra funds” for research, but are “absolutely required” to facilitate STEM research at universities and beyond.
Coach K’s Off-the-Court Efforts Serve Durham’s Youth
The Emily K Center offers four programs that are designed to build on academic, career and leadership potential serving students from elementary schools all the way through college and beyond, according to Julia Van Patter, Associate Director of Communications at the Emily K Center.
Women Reshape Durham’s Trade Workforce
Women entering the skilled trades – think electricians, woodworkers, general contractors, plumbers and more – is a growing trend. For example, the number of women in construction alone increased 20% in five years, from December 2019 to December 2024, and by 67% in the last 14 years, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
The Triangle’s Blue Tech Boom
Several “blue tech” companies in the Durham and greater Triangle area focus on developing sustainable ocean-oriented technology even though the ocean is 130 miles away.
Durham’s CTE Programs Prepare Students for Growing Trade Industry Needs
Durham's career and technical education programming exposes students to various careers and give them hands-on experience.
After-School Programs in Durham Public Schools Face Limited Space
Durham Public Schools (DPS) holds limited availability in the elementary after-school care programs due to staffing shortages and a lack of funding. The new implementation of Family Responsibility Zones, which mandates any child living within 1.5 miles of their school in DPS may not take the bus, also caused unease. DPS houses 28 elementary and
How K-12 English education has changed in Durham’s public schools
From the length of texts taught to the types of assignments given to students, English education is changing. An English teacher and student from Riverside High School and a literacy specialist from Durham Public Schools weigh in.
