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  "description": "Durham Public Schools staff are recommending a 50% increase that would take effect on June 1.",
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  "publishedAt": "2026-02-25T15:03:09.000Z",
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  "textContent": "\n\nSouthpoint Access⁠ is sharing revenue with Rogers-Herr Middle School Music Boosters until March 31.\n\n Subscribe, sponsor, or donate! \n\nAfterschool tuition could jump by a flat rate of 50% if approved this week by the Durham Public Schools Board of Education.\n\nDuring Thursday’s monthly meeting, DPS staff are proposing the increase to tuition, registration, and summer/intersession fees for 2026-27 – the first increase since 2016 – citing rising operating and staffing costs, retention needs, and licensing requirements.\n\n_Become a free subscriber to see the rest of this article!_\n\n## Sign up for Southpoint Access\n\nIndependent news and updates for South Durham, covering local development, government, schools, and community life.\n\nSubscribe\n\nEmail sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup.\n\nNo spam. Unsubscribe anytime.\n\n### This post is for subscribers only\n\nBecome a member to get access to all content\n\nSubscribe now",
  "title": "Afterschool Tuition Increase, Budget Preview on DPS Board Agenda",
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