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PTA members say their principal chose to no longer welcome their organization on campus
They're the backbone of so many schools. Parent Teacher Associations, like the one at Porter Elementary in Mesquite, raise money, and volunteer time to better help kids grow. "Miss Goodner, sweetheart of the school. She said books, books for the vending machine. Our dear counselor Miss Ontiveros, she said uniforms for kids that are less fortunate to help the students right here in our community," said PTA President of Porter Elementary, Ava Moss, of the work she and other parents pulled off.
Dallas tutoring program provides affordable options for students
DALLAS – School is almost back in session and some students are already getting ahead with the help of a North Texas organization.St. Vincent de Paul might be known across Dallas for its thrift stores, but in the back of one of the stores, they have full-sized classrooms where they help tutor young students to reach their full potential.While summer is a time to relax for many kids, Miguel Lopez is laser-focused."I just stay focused on what I really want to do," he said. "I don't want to know what they think, I want to know what I think."He's not...
UNT Dallas launches first paid teacher residency program in North Texas
Medical residencies are routine for future physicians. But residencies for future teachers are less common. But beginning in August, five education seniors at the University of North Texas at Dallas will begin a full-year residency program with Dallas ISD. Districts are always looking for teachers, said Emily Waneck, clinical director...
Dallas ISD students compete in 'Shark Tank'-style business competition
Fourteen Dallas ISD students spent the first part of their summer competing in a “Shark Tank”-style business competition. The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship set up the course at UNT Dallas.
Evangel Christian Academy a topic of discussion at SEC Media Days
DALLAS, Texas (KTAL/KMSS) — Mississippi State took center stage at SEC Media Days in Dallas on Wednesday and Shreveport native Blake Shapen was in the center of the conversation. The former Evangel Christian Academy star quarterback is the Bulldogs new quarterback after transferring in from Baylor. In three years...
Internship provides students with lifelong learning
Investing in health and knowledge of the human body is important for the future, and no one believes this more than Health and Physical Education. This summer, the Health and Physical Education Department and their interns are working to spread knowledge of health throughout Dallas ISD. “We had a project...
Students receive hands-on experience
In a classroom set up like a science lab, with the distinct scent of formaldehyde and scalpels in hand, students in Dallas ISD’s Future Doctors Summer Camp prepared pig hearts for dissection. More than dissections, the camp provided an immersive look into the healthcare field, including anatomy, pathology and physiology. High school students also heard from medical professionals, gaining insights into their experiences and the paths they took as students. For Abigail C., a second-year patient care student at Charmaine & Robert Price Career InstituteSouth, the chance to experience a dissection with her own hands was a long-awaited opportunity. “We learned about the anatomy of the heart, the different structures like the four chambers, and how the blood flows,” Abigail said. “It was interesting and fun because I actually got to touch it and cut into it myself.” A veterinarian in the making, Abigail discovered her passion for the medical field by watching “The Incredible Dr. Pol,” about a man’s journey as a vet. Abigail said. “I thought if I can’t study animals right now, I might as well learn about humans.” — From Dallas ISD Staff Reports.
HPISD Board of Trustees Pulls ‘All Boys Aren’t Blue’ from High School Library
The HPISD Board of Trustees on July 17 voted 5-2 to remove the book All Boys Aren’t Blue from the Highland Park High School library. The board overturned the decision of a volunteer committee and pulled the book due to its “educational unsuitability for graphic sexual content harmful to minors.” A review committee of three parents, an administrator and two teachers had voted 6-0 in May to retain the book on library shelves. Another district administrator served as committee facilitator, but did not vote.
Madeline Burillo-Hopkins Named President of Dallas College’s Brookhaven Campus
Madeline Burillo-Hopkins has been named president of the Brookhaven campus of Dallas College. Across its online and physical campuses, the Dallas College system enrolls over 64,000 undergraduate students, 59 percent of whom are women. Dr. Burillo-Hopkins will lead operations for the college’s Brookhaven campus in Farmers Branch, Texas. Dr....
University of Dallas to Host Data Center for City of Irving
(TNS) — The Irving City Council approved plans to rezone dozens of acres owned by the University of Dallas to data center uses. The Catholic liberal arts university has teamed up with Dallas commercial real estate developer KDC for a data center campus to capture big data and artificial intelligence demands across the region.
Parker University opens enrollment for Electrocardiograph Technician program
Parker University offers a new training program in electrocardiography (EKG). This program prepares students to become essential members of a cardiovascular healthcare team, paving the way for a successful career in this vital field. An EKG technician specializes in conducting tests to help further evaluate a patient’s cardiovascular health by...
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