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Shared Resiliency Instead of Resistance

Shared Resiliency Instead of Resistance By Michelle Price Today, almost 70 years after Brown v. Board of Education, the debate continues over how to combat racial inequalities in the nation's school system. Ultimately creating a more just and equitable school system can not be left up to...

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Elliot’s and Taryn’s Stories

DONATE As we celebrate the bounty of fall, we also look back with gratitude on the brilliant students that make the Student U community such an empowering, joyful place. We want to introduce you to just two of hundreds of inspiring Student U students from this...

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Alyzia’s Story

DONATE Alyzia unlocked her leadership potential at Student U and is now transforming Durham and the state to build a better future for our youth. She graduated with the inaugural class of Student U high school graduates in 2014 and from ECU in 2017. She is...

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The Kendall Family

  DONATE The Kendall family unlocked their leadership potential at Student U. Lonnie and Makyla Kendall both joined Student U as rising 6th graders, and were supported at every turn by their mother, Nicole. Lonnie is now an alumni and staff member, and Makyla is an active...

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