In 2018, the Durham County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved a new local investment of $2.16 million to expand access to high quality pre-k programs for more children in
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Durham’s rising kindergartners need your help! As part of our Transition to Kindergarten Initiative, a collaboration with Durham Public Schools, we are gearing up for “Kindergarten, Here I Come!” events
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Today and Tomorrow are “Read Across America Days,” in the classroom on Friday, and in the broader community on Saturday (celebrated on Dr. Seuss’ Birthday)! In 1997, The National Education
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With this being Read Across America Week, we thought it best to share about our very own literacy event coming soon. Friday, March 8th, The Partnership is hosting The Many
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Dr. Seuss: A Week to Remember In honor of Read Across America Week, the 25th Anniversary Smart Start Gala, and Dr. Seuss’ birthday, The Partnership is hosting Seven Days of
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What is WAGE$? The Child Care WAGE$® Program, a program funded through The Partnership’s Smart Start allocation, provides education-based salary supplements to low-paid teachers, directors and family child care providers
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Please join The Partnership along with so many others who care about Durham for the 2019 Faith Summit on Racism & Child Poverty on Thursday, March 7th, 2019 from 8:30
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Our brains grow faster between the ages of 0 and 3 than at any later point in our lives. We need to invest in the first three years of life
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Everyone who cares about kids, this is an event you don’t want to miss! The Partnership would like to invite you to the Smart Start 25th Anniversary Gala. Hosted at
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As we jump into the New Year, we also reflect upon the wonderful season of giving. The 13th Annual Holiday Book Drive was yet again was a huge success! For
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