Projects for Durham Public Schools
RootEd in Community
What Schools Are Saying
In 2025 and 2026, Matt met with nearly every principal in DPS and asked them several questions:
– What community support could meaningfully impact your students and teachers?
– What are some pain points in leading your schools?
– What are some “nice to haves” that you could see the community supporting in your buildings?
– What do teachers and classrooms need?
The “Current Projects” list organizes many of the responses, and shows where RootEd in DPS will be connecting community resources to DPS.
Current Projects
RootEd Projects:
– Currently grant-writing to bring real-world, outdoor learning projects to DPS classrooms
DPS Staff Resource Hub (June 2026):
– Community mentors for DPS staff (not just teachers)
– Free professional services from Durham professional
– Guest speaker registry
Tickets for Teachers
– Donate tickets you can’t use to DPS teachers!
– Receive donation receipt for use with your taxes
Communities:
– First Choice _____. Helping communities that want to choose their neighborhood schools engage with those schools, understand school data, community-building, and the benefits of public schools.
– Organizing neighborhood supports for schools
How Do I Get Involved and Support?
Join Us! List Your Talents and Interests and We'll Search for a Match with DPS Schools with Tailored Volunteering opportunities.
