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  • Full STEAM Ahead

    By Anna He

    Science, tech, engineering, math ... art? Ms. Bohlen's science classroom at E.K. Powe engages her students in many ways to bring out their true potential.

  • Young Male Achievers

    By Grace Chun

    Malcolm Goff and Donnie Susong are two teachers at E.K. Powe. Together they started Young Male Achievers, a program to teach minority male students leadership skills.

  • Mrs. D'Meza: A Colorful Classroom

    By Kamryn Washington

    Mrs. D'Meza is a first-grade teacher at E.K. Powe, as well as a parent of two E.K. Powe students. Her passion for teaching molds her kids-both daughters and students-into compassionate, cooperative, curious members of society.

  • What Makes Powe Such a Wonderful Place?

    By Lindsey Shi

    There's something about E. K. Powe Elementary school - something that makes it the vibrant, loving community it is. So, what is that "something"? Let's find out!

  • Music Gives the Soul a Voice

    By Samantha Streit

    E K Powe students enter the music room after school, starry-eyed and excited for another day of Kidznotes. Through music, Kidznotes teaches students to be kind, passionate students that are ready to make an impact on their community.

Contact

Susie Post-Rust
susie@susiepostrust.com
919-308-0137

About

EK Powe Elementary is an extraordinary school. Students from Duke's Center for Documentary Studies spent the fall semester documenting Powe. Our hope is that this website gives you a glimpse into the commitment, effort and care that brings Powe to life.

Past Projects

Lens on Lakewood | 2012
Wonders of Watts | 2011
People of Powe | 2010
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