Join Durham Public Schools and community members in addressing Durham’s literacy crisis at the 2014 DPS Literacy Summit, this Saturday, May 3 from 8:30 am – 1:00 pm at Brogden Middle
Continue ReadingWe are pleased to announce that we have awarded Transition to Kindergarten mini-grants to 16 child care sites and elementary schools through our collaborative Transition to Kindergarten (TTK) Initiative. The grant
Continue ReadingCongratulations to NC MomsRising for winning a Defenders of Justice (DOJ) Award! The DOJ Awards are given by the North Carolina Justice Center to honor individuals or organizations who are making significant contributions in
Continue ReadingMark your calendar for Give Local America, a national event with local impact, taking place on Tuesday, May 6. Give Local America is a movement to reignite the spirit of giving across the country
Continue ReadingAll four Triangle-area Belk stores recently partnered with Durham Habitat’s Playhouse Program, and the Partnership is the proud recipient of the playhouse built by the wonderful team of staff volunteers from
Continue ReadingBy: Kenny Robinson, Infant Toddler Specialist at Durham Early Head Start and Founder of the Male Involvement Program Children need men in their lives: fathers, uncles, big brothers, grandfathers. According
Continue ReadingAs Week of the Young Child comes to an end, we’d like to show our appreciation for the support from our local government and community leaders. Both the Durham City
Continue ReadingEngaging in meaningful outdoor activities has a deep impact on the healthy development of young children, and some of the most exploratory learning often takes place in nature. During Week
Continue ReadingIn addition to being Week of the Young Child, this week is also National Volunteer Appreciation Week! Our volunteers are making a difference that lasts a lifetime, and it is
Continue ReadingThe theme of the Week of the Young Child is “early years are learning years,” and we are celebrating that this week by reading aloud to children throughout Durham. This
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