A free conference for youth to engage with their peers around pressing social justice issues.
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As of the first of October, more than 650 donors have given $879,000 towards our $1.5 million goal. This fund has provided nearly $70,000 to DPS for laptops and $300,000 for HOPE learning centers.
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HOPE (Harnessing our Partnerships for Education) Learning Centers are designed safe, welcoming and supportive communities for young people K-12 to access while completing their online learning. Learn more.
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Are you a teacher, school administrator, or parent looking for community support for your students? The HOPE Network includes over 50 local organizations and over 100 volunteers, (and counting!) who have all signed up to help Durham Public Schools and its community during this time of crisis and into the future.
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The rapid, urgent transformation of the learning environment is requiring significant skill, imagination, and money – and our community is showing up.
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We are so pleased to welcome Brianna Kennedy as our new Director of Programs. In this role, Brianna will help our young and growing organization develop and implement strategies that accelerate the transformation of Durham Public Schools for success and equity for every student.
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DPSF is launching 3 initiatives to galvanize financial and non-financial community resources to support our students, families and educators through this crisis. We need your help in three areas:
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(En español abajo) We are heartbroken at the passing of Aurea Soto Morales due to complications from COVID-19 and we lift up her name and honor her memory.
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Today we lift up the names and honor the lives of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Tony McDade and all Black persons who have been killed because of the systems of racism in our country. We affirm the lives of all Black people and believe that #BlackLivesMatter.
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DPS has announced the details of their summer feeding program, which will replace Durham FEAST in providing week day meals for children under 18 years of age at school pick-up sites. Details are here.
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Now more than ever, our students need schools that deepen community engagement and provide wrap-around services for students and their entire families. That's why we're thrilled to be announcing a new partnership: DPS Foundation is now serving as the incubator for Bull City Community Schools, an innovative, grassroots approach to school transformation.
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We’re reflecting on the past three weeks of Durham FEAST--how much support has been put in place, and how much there is still to do. So many people in Durham have been involved in this effort. Thanks to all of our work, we have been able to care for our students. Here's what happens on a weekly basis thanks to all of you:
Our work to support students during COVID-19 is far from over. Thank you for continued support and attention.
We will keep you posted!
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A partnership between Durham Public Schools, Durham County Government, the Durham Public Schools Foundation and local nonprofits and restaurants organized as “Durham FEAST,” will launch a new meal support program for children and families starting on Thursday, April 16, 2020. Families coming to school sites across Durham County will receive three days of free breakfasts and lunches prepared by Durham restaurants, while adults will receive shelf-stable food supplies and produce.
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