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Interview with the Superintendent

Dr. Eric Becoats on myriad magnets, rising standards, new instruction methods and "the test, the test, the test, the test, the test"

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Features

Immaculata Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

The Catholic school hosts “Fiesta en América” on Thursday in its fellowship hall more »

Oct 17, 2012 by Amanda MacLaren in DM Blog (1 Comments)

Thrill at the Hill

The Junior League hosts Durham's Thrill of the Nerds to benefit Communities in Schools more »

Oct 8, 2012 in DM Blog

Public Accommodations

Adam Kuehn had a hard time finding the right school for his special-needs son. But, ultimately, Durham Public Schools provided it. more »

Oct 1, 2012 by parent Adam Kuehn

Finding Camelot

Matthew Son speaks frankly about the experience of trying to find the right educational fit for his children, which he finally discovered in Camelot Academy more »

Oct 1, 2012 by Matthew Son

For patients at Duke Children's Hospital, school comes to them

Check out our slideshow of the teachers and students at the Duke Hospital School. Then read their inspiring story in the latest issue of Durham Magazine. more »

Apr 15, 2011 in DM Blog

Neal's got a brand new band

The middle school received a $30,000 grant from the Dale Jr. Foundation and VH1's Save the Music to rekindle its band program more »

Aug 30, 2011 by Matt Dees in DM Blog

Immaculata Wins Blue Ribbon

The parish school is one of only two schools in North Carolina to be selected as a 2012 National Blue Ribbon School more »

Sep 10, 2012 in DM Blog

Eat (and Grow) Your Veggies

An EPA-affiliated school found that involving their students in producing fresh fruits and vegetables made them want to eat it for lunch more »

Aug 3, 2012 by Mark Griffin in DM Blog (4 Comments)

All the Right Notes

Guest composer and conductor Eric Whitacre visits Duke Chapel to lead the Duke Chorale, Duke Wind Symphony and singers from Durham high schools in a benefit concert more »

Oct 31, 2011 in Seen & Heard