Education
The PA Education Committee conducts research, organizing and advocacy for policies and practices that support the education of Durham’s public school students to be critical thinkers, problem solvers, active citizens and good stewards of their families, communities and the environment. We envision a school system that is equitable and responsive to the needs of our diverse school population.
Our goals:
1. Maintain at least the level of funding we have now for DPS.
2. Fully fund quality pre-school, including More at Four, for all families that want it.
3. Continue focussing on lowering the drop out rate and the suspension rate, particularly for children of color.
4. Bring greater transparency to the budget process and to evaluation of central office staff.
If you want to assist and be part of this active committee, or sign up to be on the email list, please contact our Education Chair.
Education News
Join People’s Alliance, Durham Association of Educators, Public Schools First NC and People’s Durham for a community forum focused on taking action. Teachers, parents and students will work together to discuss visions and strategies for protecting and strengthening our public schools. RSVP on Facebook.
posted: May 9, 2013
posted in: Education Committee
Click here for the People’s Alliance latest newsletter newsletter. April/May news includes important upcoming dates, Housing Action, and updates on PA and Durham CAN priorities.
posted: April 25, 2013
posted in: Durham CAN, Economic Justice Committee, Education Committee, Housing Committee, Newsletters
What a Difference a Decade Makes! Read a message from our PA Co-Presidents, take our member survey and read about upcoming committee work.
posted: February 26, 2013
posted in: Criminal Justice Committee, Education Committee, Housing Committee, Newsletters
The PA Education Committee will sponsor a community meeting to discuss the DPS budget on Thursday, Sept. 20 at 7 pm. at the King’s Daughters Inn – 204 N Buchanan Blvd. Durham Public Schools Chief Financial Officer, Carolyn Oliveraz, will join us. See our FLYER. Please join us, and let others know! Click for Facebook Read More
posted: September 4, 2012
posted in: Education Committee
PA hosted a community panel discussion on March 7th to learn more about Charters in Durham and NC. Our members then voted on a list of expectations for Charter schools in Durham. Below is the final document that PA supports. Click here for a printer friendly file. Expectations for Charter Schools in Durham County Charters Read More
posted: March 14, 2012
posted in: Education Committee
The lifting of the NC cap on charter schools has brought charter schools to the forefront of the education debate. A special membership meeting has been called to provide PA members with information about current NC charter law. It will include a discussion about the pros and cons of charter schools for North Carolina. The membership Read More
posted: February 9, 2012
posted in: Education Committee
People’s Alliance is partnering with local education groups for a screening of the documentary The Inconvenient Truth Behind Waiting for Superman. Made by teachers and community activists, this documentary challenges the assumptions behind the education reform movement and the film Waiting for Superman. Join us on Sunday, February 19th at 2:30 p.m. at the North Read More
posted: February 8, 2012
posted in: Education Committee
If you recall, the PA education committee re-formed less than two years ago. We are proud to say that our education committee has turned into a force to be reckoned with! The group worked with others on the Durham Public Schools (DPS) budget and with their intense lobbying and creative negotiations were able to save all but Read More
posted: December 20, 2011
posted in: Education Committee
People’s Alliance is partnering with local education groups for a screening of the documentary The Inconvenient Truth Behind Waiting for Superman. Made by teachers and community activists, this documentary challenges the assumptions behind the education reform movement and the film Waiting for Superman. Join us on Sunday, November 20th at 2:30 p.m. at the Main Read More
posted: November 2, 2011
posted in: Education Committee
posted: September 28, 2011
posted in: Education Committee
