A few months ago, in front of a sold-out TEDxUNC conference crowd, Dr. Kathleen Gallagher of the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute (FPG) told the amazing story of the
Continue ReadingThis past Friday, we had the opportunity to honor our community partners and celebrate success at our annual Partner Appreciation Breakfast. Nearly 70 people attended the event and enjoyed good
Continue ReadingSummer break is finally here, but unfortunately it’s not a carefree time for thousands of children in Durham. For the nearly 60% of children receiving free or reduced lunch in
Continue Reading“If we had X dollars to invest in reducing inequality or promoting human capital development, where should we invest it?” This question is one that is frequently asked of Professor
Continue ReadingThis week, another group of service providers in Durham completed Touchpoints Individual Level Training, making them the 5th cohort to be trained as part of the Durham Touchpoints Collaborative. This cohort
Continue ReadingTo succeed in school and life, children need ongoing opportunities to learn and practice essential skills. The summer months are almost here for students in Durham Public Schools, and we
Continue ReadingOn Tuesday, June 2nd, the Center for Child & Family Health celebrated the grand opening of their new home on Kent Corner in Durham. It was celebration full of community
Continue ReadingRecently, Durham’s Transition to Kindergarten (TTK) Initiative was featured in the Harvard Family Research Project! The TTK Initiative, a collaborative project of the Partnership and Durham Public Schools, prepares children,
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