Thousands of N.C. students are getting college credits, professional certifications, and even degrees while they’re still in high school. By 2028, Durham Public Schools hopes a quarter of its graduates will also have an associate’s degree.
Justin Laidlaw
Justin Laidlaw is a reporter for the INDY, covering Durham. A Bull City native, he joined the staff in 2023 and previously wrote By The Horns, a blog about city council.
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After Notable Wins, Can NCAE Make the Case for Public Education?
Educators in Durham and Guilford counties last year. Can teachers leverage those wins into statewide gains?
Posted inCourts & Justice, Politics & Government
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Several North Carolina cities have ended ties with the company that uses technology to track gun violence.
Posted inHigher Education
What Does Duke University Owe Durham?
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Posted inPolitics & Government
The Bull City’s Ringmaster
Durham Mayor Leo Williams has an ambitious vision, a growing list of policy wins, and some discontented constituents. What’s next?
