Early Childhood & Education - Duke Community Affairs

Early Childhood and Education

We celebrate the ingenuity of Durham’s students through initiatives like the John Hope Franklin Young Scholars; advance the professional development and community connection through collaborations with the Durham Public Schools; and respond to schools’ priorities through a range of programs that address kindergarten readiness, early literacy, academic support, and Latino student engagement.

Support for local schools is a natural part of Duke’s mission as an educational institution. We believe Duke’s engagement with public schools not only enhances the education of local youth; it enriches the lives of Duke students, faculty, and staff.

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About the Program The Duke Office of Durham and Community Affairs sponsors…

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Leap2School

Leap2School (L2S) is a literacy program created to support pre-K curriculum in partnership with pre-K teachers and programs. Tutors support partners sites to provide individual and small group support using learn by play activities and reading.

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AmeriCorps VISTA

Founded in 1964, AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) is a national service program that lets citizens make a full-time, one-year commitment to fighting poverty by developing sustainable programs in local non-profit organizations.

PepsiCo Educational Technology

A PepsiCo endowment funds instructional technology innovation, offers curriculum-related materials to support their work, and increases the information literacy of Durham Public Schools students.

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John Hope Franklin Young Scholars

In the John Hope Franklin Young Scholars program, students become historian adventurers.

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America Reads America Counts

The America Reads / America Counts (ARAC) program is designed to enhance the primary-level reading and math skills of children in Durham while offering Duke students a chance to gain valuable experience and give back to their community.

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