Durham Public Schools Closed Wednesday Due to Protests

Durham Public Schools in North Carolina faced a significant staffing shortage, which led to the closure of 12 schools. This decision was made due to ongoing pay disputes and concerns voiced by several educators at a rally held at the Staff Development Center on Hillandale Road. The closed schools included Hillside, YE Smith, Whitted School, Lyons Farm, Forest View, Lakewood Elementary, Lucas Middle, Spring Valley, Riverside, Northern, Jordan, and Githens. The educators demanded better pay conditions, and the president of the DPS Board of Education, Bettina Umstead, issued a statement...