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Frisco, Texas Student Among 3M Young Scientist Challenge Finalists
3M and Discovery Education announced the top 10 finalists for the 2024 3M Young Scientist Challenge, including a student from Frisco ISD. This prestigious competition, recognized as the nation's leading science contest for middle school students, invites students in grades 5-8 to compete for an exclusive mentorship with a 3M scientist, a $25,000 grand prize and the title of "America's Top Young Scientist." "For 17 years, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge has brought together some of the world's brightest young minds to reimagine what's possible,” said Torie Clarke, executive vice president and chief public affairs officer at 3M, in an official statement....
Denton ISD names lone finalist for superintendent
The Denton ISD Board of Trustees on Tuesday named Dr. Susannah Holbert O’Bara, acting Superintendent of Schools, as the lone finalist for the permanent superintendent position. By law, the Board of Trustees must enact a 21-day waiting period before naming a permanent replacement for the superintendent position. Anticipating that...
Lewisville ISD Education Foundation empowers students and teachers
Dr. Randy Canivel tries to avoid clichés whenever possible. Yet, even he couldn’t resist leaning on a few of them when asked how the Lewisville ISD Education Foundation stands out year after year amid a sea of valuable Denton County non-profits. “We shape the future,” Canivel said. “It...
Board names Harrison Keller as UNT's next president
DENTON, Texas — The University of North Texas has officially appointed its new leader. On Monday, the UNT System Board of Regents announced Harrison Keller, a state higher education official, as the school's new president. Keller will become the university's 17th president and succeed Neal Smatresk, who in February...
Lovejoy wins 5A Lone Star Cup; Allen, Frisco ISD, Celina crack top 10
The UIL finalized the final Lone Star Cup standings for the 2023-24 school year on Monday, and several area high schools ranked among the best in the state. After back-to-back years as the runner-up in Class 5A, Lovejoy parlayed a resounding athletics year into taking the classification's top spot, with Frisco Wakeland checking in at third overall. Allen finished third in 6A, with Flower Mound not far behind in sixth, while district rivals Frisco Panther Creek and Celina checked in at Nos. 4 and 6, respectively, over in 4A.
Daily Digs: $35M HS Football Stadium Goes Viral, $55M Athletics Facility Proposal, and More!
Melissa High School enrolled only 1,485 students during the 2022/23 academic year. Although that number likely saw a marginal increase in 2023/24, the official numbers have yet to be released. And while an enrollment of 1,485 is tiny, it is up more than 300 students from 2020/21. The trajectory is...
Collin College’s Joshua Meza Shines at SkillsUSA National Tournament
Joshua Meza, a 19-year-old collision technology student from Collin College in North Texas, showcased his automotive refinishing skills and placed in the top 10 at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in late June in Atlanta, GA. Currently pursuing an associate's degree in collision technology, Meza’s journey into this...
Senior Portrait scheduling now available
Braswell High School Class of 2025 Senior Portrait Sessions Now Open for Scheduling with Legacy Studios. Aubrey, TX — July 1, 2024 — Braswell High School is excited to announce that senior portrait sessions for the Class of 2025 can now be scheduled with Legacy Studios. Seniors will have the opportunity to take their formal tux/drape photos, which are required for inclusion in the yearbook, as well as cap and gown portraits for the graduation slideshow.
UNT Transfer Center Boosts Success Rates for Transfer Students
DENTON, Texas — The University of North Texas (UNT) is making notable progress in supporting transfer students through its dedicated Transfer Center. Recent institutional research highlights that 68% of UNT’s 2017 transfer cohort earned a bachelor’s degree within six years, surpassing both the Texas state average of 45% and the national average of 48%, as reported by the Community College Research Center (CCRC).
Eight TWU Students Published in 17th Edition of Ibid.
Your browser does not support the audio element. DENTON, July 1, 2024 – Eight students from Texas Woman’s University (TWU) have achieved a significant milestone in their academic careers with the publication of the 17th edition of Ibid., the annual journal of the TWU History Department. This accomplishment marks the culmination of extensive research, writing, rewriting, editing, and polishing.
Dreamland Preschool Offers Families a New Reggio Emilia-Inspired Way of Learning
Dreamland Preschool is committed to instilling lifelong learning skills and values in young children. We are a school where children are protagonists and where their senses are stimulated. Reggio Emilia Educational Philosophy. As a Reggio Emilia-inspired school, our educational philosophy is based on the belief that every child is unique...
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