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Red-carpet nights, Book Bag Buffet lines, surprise nomination visits and more, captured over the years.

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Our Community in Action

Surprise nomination visits at Durham schools, red-carpet nights and Book Bag Buffet lines: a few of the moments that keep us going.

Durham Education Awards honoree holding her trophy with presenters — Durham Education Awards honorees

High school nominee receiving a Durham Education Awards nomination certificate — Surprising nominees at their schools

Packed auditorium at the Durham Education Awards — A packed house on awards night

Families gathered at the Book Bag Buffet community event — Book Bag Buffet community day

Students choosing school supplies on the Book Bag Buffet line — The Book Bag Buffet line

Elementary student nominee with her certificate in her classroom — Celebrating students in the classroom

Guests on the red carpet at the Durham Education Awards — Red carpet arrivals

Student honoree with family and presenter at the Durham Education Awards — Honoring students and families

By R.E.A.L. Kids members with donated school supplies — By R.E.A.L. Kids supply drive

Group of By R.E.A.L. Kids members outdoors — By R.E.A.L. Kids

Kids at a By R.E.A.L. Kids skate night — Skate night

Children on a giant inflatable slide at a community event — Community fun day

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Our Story on Video

Recaps from Book Bag Buffets back to 2014, Essential Christmas Drives, Durham Education Awards nominees, and words from Durham leaders.

Rooks Family Foundation on YouTube @byrealkids

Book Bag Buffet2019 8th Annual Book Bag Buffet

Book Bag BuffetBook Bag Buffet 2015

Book Bag BuffetBook Bag Buffet 2014

Essential Christmas DriveEssential Christmas Drive 2015

Essential Christmas DriveEssential Christmas Drive

Durham Education AwardsDurham Education Awards Nominees

Durham Education AwardsDurham Education Awards Commercial

Durham LeadersMayor Steve Schewel

Durham LeadersSuperintendent Dr. Mubenga

Durham LeadersBoard of Education Chair Mike Lee