Durham Public Schools confronted a fourfold surge in school threats this year, with law enforcement responding to 286 guardian calls compared to 58 last year, prompting warnings about criminal charges.
School threats surged fourfold to 286 calls this year versus 58 last year; superintendent warned students face criminal charges and college/employment consequences for posting threats online.
Transportation crisis resolved for all waiting students by mid-September, though route consolidation and technology glitches persist; E-Dog vendor updates expected in October.
Free meal participation jumped 3,000 daily servings through the Community Eligibility Provision, and DPS schools showed strong 2023-24 growth with 17 ranking in top 20 percent statewide.