Aging heating systems have become increasingly difficult to maintain, Durham Public Schools says.
About 200 third-grade students from Durham Public Schools took part in a "Feel 100 Field Day."
A school the state labels as "low performing" is showing academic growth that school leaders say tells a very different story.
Classified workers with Durham Public Schools rallied Tuesday ahead of a public hearing, calling for funding support for raises they say are critical to making ends meet.
The program will create 530A investment accounts funded through public and private contributions for children in Durham.
The debate comes as data shows North Carolina teacher pay continues to lag behind the national average.