Durham Public Schools, NC

Durham Public Schools serves approximately 33,000 students who speak more than 90 languages. Our district is committed to increasing student achievement for all children. In collaboration with community, parents and staff, we strive to provide students with a rigorous education that motivates them to reach their full potential, discover their interests and talents, and succeed in college or in the workforce.

Home to the Research Triangle Park, a world hub of technology development and biomedical research, Durham county boasts a richly diverse population of 250,000. Its sole municipality is Durham, the state’s fourth-largest city, widely known as the City of Medicine due to a wealth of top-quality medical facilities in the area, including Duke University Medical Center.

Highlights:

• DPS has 54 schools
• Contracts to fill “high-need” teaching areas
• Ongoing Professional Development
• Partnerships with local universities and businesses to support teacher, principal and talent development initiatives
• District-wide focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEM) to improve student achievement
• Minutes away from Duke University, North Carolina Central University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

One Vision. One Durham.

To learn more about DPS, visit www.dpsnc.net.