1. Schoolhouse Beat

Durham (N.C.) board says no to all-boys school

July 7, 2013
Task force had recommended all-male academy to improve academic performance of boys.

Durham (N.C.) school board members have voted down a proposal to develop an all-male academy. The Raleigh News & Observer says the board declined to accept a task force’s recommendation that the district develop a single-gender academy with a year-round calendar aimed at improving academic performance and outcomes for male students.

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