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Therapist Pay, Discipline Reform, and Old Lowe’s Grove

The Durham Public Schools Board of Education hears emotional testimony from school therapists about low pay and vacancies, then receives a deep discipline update on restorative practices, suspensions, and student belonging. The board also weighs a feasibility study for the historic Old Lowe’s Grove School and reviews budget plans that prioritize classified pay, federal funding risks, and more transparent community engagement.
January 15th, 2026 •
Highlights by Wes Platt
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Phone Policy Advances, Seven Schools Shed ‘Low-Performing’ Label
The board moved a new student phone policy forward after hearing student and parent feedback, debate over lunch use, and research on learning impacts. Members also celebrated seven schools exiting the low-performing list while questioning state support, and reviewed enrollment declines, family choice pressures, and Chromebook repair needs.
November 6th, 2025 • By Wes Platt
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A New Policy Committee and Much Public Comment
The board unveils a tiered plan for policy updates led by a new Policy Committee, prioritizing state mandated changes. The superintendent presses for educator raises in the state budget, and public commenters highlight ICE fears, mold concerns, and the future of the DSA campus.
September 25th, 2025 • By Nathaniel Shue
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Student Safety, Immigration Policy, and Staff Shortages
The board hears urgent calls from teachers, parents, and students to strengthen protections for immigrant families, clarify law enforcement protocols, and address staff shortages in therapy services. Concerns about attendance barriers and fair wages for classified employees are also raised.
September 11th, 2025 • By Wes Platt
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New School Year Updates on Teacher Shortages, Bus Improvements, and Policy Changes
The board addressed ongoing teacher vacancies, new efforts to recruit international educators, and improvements in bus transportation, including driver bonuses and a Spanish class for drivers. A new policy committee was launched, and concerns about facility safety and the Montessori program at Little River were raised during public comment.
August 28th, 2025 • By Alex Rosen
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Phone Policy Advances, Seven Schools Shed ‘Low-Performing’ Label
Nov 6, 2025
Therapist Pay, Discipline Reform, and Old Lowe’s Grove
Jan 15, 2026