Durham Public Schools will provide 'learning centers' for K-5 students who need supervision in remote learning
Durham Public Schools will operate six "learning centers," at W.G. Pearson, Southwest and Eno Valley elementary schools, and at Carrington, Githens and Shepard middle schools, for students who need supervision while classrooms are closed a learning is managed online.
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“Opening our school year remotely is the right decision to protect our students and staff from COVID-19,” said DPS Superintendent Pascal Mubenga. “However, there are many families in Durham who need additional support during the school day. It will take a community effort to support each of these children, but DPS is doing its part.”
The DPS Learning Centers will provide a safe space to complete online learning, meals and snacks, and social-emotional activities. Students will be assigned to small pods with daily wellness screenings, distribution and required use of facemasks, and planned circulation and seating of six feet social distancing.
Learning centers in the elementary schools will open on Aug. 24. The middle schools will open on Aug. 31.
Access to the learning centers will be free from some students, such as those receiving McKinney-Vento services and in foster care, other families will pay a $35 registration fee and a monthly weekly rate as follows:
Regular rate: $140
DPS employee rate: $105
Rate for students receiving free or reduced-price lunches: $70
Families can apply through a link on the DPS website beginning on Monday, Aug. 17.
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