The Pirates’ Hook sat down with Senior Tai’Sean Moore to ask him about his experience performing his original song “Revolutionary” for the African American Heritage Month celebration. The Pirate’s Hook …
Original song performance and Q&A with student artist Tai’Sean Moore Read More
Riverside varsity cheer coach and math teacher Kayla Thompson takes pride in attending North Carolina Central University (NCCU). Thompson graduated from NCCU in 2013 and was a varsity cheerleader. She …
Separate and not always equal: HBCUs are systematically shorted of critical resources Read More
Durham voters cast their ballots on Election Day, November 8, to elect a seat in the senate, state justices, state congress, and a Durham County Sheriff. The ballot also includes …
The 2022 General Election Results are in, here’s what you need to know Read More
Next fall, school at Riverside will start at 9:15 and end at 4:15. Durham Public School [DPS] recently announced that the start times of many public schools will be changing, …
Riverside start time will move to 9:15 next fall Read More
While Rebecca Stone taught Advanced Placement (AP) US History at Riverside for about five years, she liked helping students be successful in advanced classes. This year she became Riverside’s Advanced …
Only 19 percent of Black students at Riverside take AP and honors courses. Here’s why. Read More
Instead of practicing the traditional method of teaching, some teachers prefer using the flipped classroom method for instruction. The traditional method of teaching includes instruction, notes, and guidance during class …
The “Flipped Classroom” Method of Teaching is not Effective. Read More
Many Riverside teachers believe they are underpaid for all they do. The average teacher salary in North Carolina is about $54,000 per year. The starting salary for a first-year teacher …
Are Teachers in North Carolina Underpaid? Read More