The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Durham Public Schools an $11.4 million grant to support several initiatives of the district’s Growing Together plan.
The grant, which will be administered over five years, is part of the Magnet Schools Assistance Program, which funds local education agencies to establish and operate magnet schools and to attract a diverse group of students.
The funding will promote diversity and access across the district, according to a news release announcing the award.
The grant will help fund several programs, including:
- Strengthening the Sustainability Theme at Southern School of Energy and Sustainability, including converting the school’s automotive program to electrical and allowing students to take courses focused on electric vehicles
- Revision of the magnet theme at The School for Creative Studies and the creation of a program more comparable to Rogers-Herr Middle School as a regional year-round option
- Efforts to increase racial diversity among students and staff at all DPS Montessori schools
- Specialized training for Exceptional Children’s teachers to increase access to Montessori instruction for EC students
- Training and materials to fully furnish all classroom at Little River Elementary as Montessori classrooms
- Transition of Lucas Middle School to a Montessori school and collaboration with Lakewood Montessori Middle School
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