By Mary Mungai
February 22, 2024
The Children’s Literacy Project has become a staple of the Durham community, offering free tutoring services to children from low-income households who struggle with literacy. In the face of COVID and disruptions in the Durham school system, the Children’s Literacy Project works with schools and other organizations like LEAP to keep students progressing.
Read moreBy Celia Funderburk
February 20, 2024
Immigrant families in Durham have suffered due to DPS bus and school cancellations, stemming from lack of access and resources in Spanish.
Read moreBy Carl Kenney
November 1, 2023
With a master’s degree and the ability to speak two languages, kindergarten teacher Nancy Gonzalez had her pick of jobs at top-rated schools across North Carolina when she graduated in 2022. She chose Durham’s Glenn Elementary School, which was labeled as a “D” school at the time. Last spring 100% of teachers replied “Yes” when […]
Read moreBy Carl Kenney
December 12, 2019
By Brittany Cowan Education is a complex, often controversial topic for discussion, as the viewpoints of teachers, legislators, and community leaders can sometimes result in bitter conflict. In Durham County, the non-profit organization StudentU has been on a mission since 2005 to shift the conversation towards educational equity and serving student populations that may otherwise […]
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