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EDUCATION
Here’s The Best Texas High School in ’24 According to Experts
Every parent hopes to be able to give their kid the best possible education, the truth is though, that not every institute of learning is created equal. While there has certainly been a warranted push to trade schools recently, as the cost of college has gotten ridiculous, and higher education doesn't always equate to higher earnings, it still remains true that a lot of the time a college degree can still open a lot of doors.
Clear backpacks are here to stay, Dallas ISD says
DALLAS — Dallas Independent School District will again require students to carry clear or mesh backpacks next year, the district announced Tuesday. The clear backpack requirement extends to students in pre-Kingerten through high school, according to a press release from DISD. The district will provide each student with a...
W.T. White Hosts District Dance Intensive
Dozens of Dallas ISD students escaped the early summer heat to partake in a dance intensive at W.T. White High School. It was open to dancers of all levels and featured lessons in jazz, ballet, musical theater, and modern dance. Students also learned general dance skills, including how to improvise a routine, and showcased their newfound knowledge through performances with each other.
Dallas ISD to allow community service, parenting classes instead of alternative school
Dallas ISD will allow community service and parenting support classes as an option for student discipline to keep kids out of alternative schools, but pushed back when the program will be implemented. Board members said Thursday that although they still plan to offer the new option, it won’t go into...
Mesquite ISD assistant superintendent dedicates career to great teaching
Karen Morris has dedicated her career to Mesquite ISD. With experience teaching, serving as assistant principal, principal, and now assistant superintendent of teaching and learning, Morris is passionate about fostering great teaching to positively impact students' lives. Her role involves overseeing instructional resources for core content, Fine Arts, CTE, and more across the district. Despite facing challenges during the COVID pandemic, Morris remains committed to providing engaging learning experiences for students. Beyond her professional life, Morris enjoys traveling and outdoor activities.
MySweetSchoolDaze Series Returns To Provide Kids With Supplies For 2024-2025 School Year
With munchkins at summer camps and/or joining their parents at the shores and cooler places for summer vacations, there are still some hardworking folks toiling on their laptops and tablets to prepare for fall. For this reason, the MySweetCharity team wants to help North Texas 501 (c)(3) non-profits prepare kids...
Dallas Educational Metaverse Gets an AI Boost
The idea of the metaverse, a vast universe of interconnected virtual worlds, soared in popularity after Facebook changed its name to Meta and announced it was diving more deeply into the business of virtual reality. Companies big and small around the globe began making their own virtual worlds. Some of...
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