Doodles to Dreams: Former DPSF impact report artist, recent DPS graduate Grace Ferguson will attend Chicago art school with $80K scholarship

Before graduating Jordan High School this spring, Grace Ferguson received some exciting news. They had received an $80,000 SAIC Recognition Merit Scholarship to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago—one of the most prestigious art schools in the country. Ferguson provided artwork for the 2020-21 DPS Foundation (DPSF) Impact Report. They are a proud 2025 Durham Public Schools graduate.

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Laila Dames Comment
Durham’s kids need us now

With year-round schools starting on July 21, we are coming up on the first full school year under the current federal administration. Here’s how what’s happening in Washington might impact Durham’s public schools. And how Durham can act now to support our kids.

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Brianna's Bulletin: May 2025

In her first Brianna’s Bulletin, Interim Executive Director Brianna Kennedy reflects on her journey from the classroom to DPSF and shares why supporting school-based innovation through our Grants program is a fundamental part of DPSF’s mission.

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Erika's Corner: March

Right now, our public schools are facing tremendous challenges under the new federal administration while continuing to navigate their ongoing obstacles locally. If we are going to ensure DPS has a bright future for all, we as a Durham community need to band together and push back against the injustices threatening our schools.

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Stephanie Turner