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Duke renames student union, immortalizes likeness of 2 longtime custodians
ABC11 Anchor Joel Brown filed this personal report after attending a ceremony at Duke University where a building was renamed to honor his great-great-grandfather and great-grandfather.I had been inside Duke University's East Campus student union before -- but this was my first visit with my own ancestors' portraits hanging in honor on these wood-paneled walls."I wasn't expecting it but I think I got a chill when I walked in and saw the portraits," I told Duke President Vincent Price as we stood together in what now will be known as the Wall Center.The building now renamed in honor of George...
Wake County schools calls upon legislators to uphold veto of HB10
RALEIGH – Wake County Public School System Superintendent Robert Taylor is grateful for his district’s resource abundance relative to more than 100 other school systems statewide. He also is grateful for the support provided by the Wake County Board of Commissioners to enhance educators’ salaries and other programming opportunities.
NCHSAA says it's too soon to make a decision on how to finish fall sports, board will meet this week
The future of fall sports at high schools in North Carolina is uncertain following the devastating flooding in the western part of the state caused by Hurricane Helene. Many schools in the west have sustained damage, and the infrastructure in their communities has been destroyed. This means travel is difficult, if not impossible, electricity and water is unavailable in some areas, and communications have been disrupted.
Wake Schools, Wendell projects on LGC agenda
A Wake County Public School System lease in Wake Forest and public works project financing in Wendell are among the items on the agenda for the Oct. 1 regular session of the N.C. Local Government Commission. Wake County Schools has applied for approval of $9 million to extend a lease for the North Wake College & Career Academy in Wake […] The post Wake Schools, Wendell projects on LGC agenda first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
DPS superintendent to host conversation series to hear from students, parents, staff
The Durham Public Schools superintendent launched a 'Listening & Learning' tour.Dr. Anthony Lewis said he will host a series of meetings to hear directly from students, parents, staff and the greater Durham community about public education's mission toward ensuring all students strive toward their potential.Each session -- except one -- is from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at various locations over the next month. Interpretation services will be provided.The conversation series begins Monday at First Calvary Baptist Church on Morehead Avenue in Durham.Dr. Lewis stepped into this role after the previous superintendent resigned. This leadership change came after DPS faced a months-long salary saga that started earlier this year; a financial error prompted multiple sickouts and protests calling for better pay.ABC11 sat down with Dr. Lewis, who has over two decades of experience in education, last August. He described some of his priorities, including student success, creating a culture of community and support staff.For more information, click here.WATCH | DPS superintendent says decisions will be 'centered around students'Dr. Anthony Lewis will lead the Durham Public School district as of August 12, 2024.
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