The Durham Public Schools board discussed several major initiatives at their February work session, with particular focus on school safety, budget pressures, and transportation improvements.
The board unanimously honored the legacy of Dr. E. Lavonia Allison, a civil rights advocate and longtime education champion who passed away in January at age 94. Dr. Allison spent decades fighting for educational equity, serving 14 years as chair of the Durham Committee on Affairs of Black People and challenging the district to do more for Black students. Her son recalled her asking board members: "What are you going to do for black children?" Board members shared emotional memories of Allison holding them accountable to high standards.
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