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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.
TEA announces Generation 29 charter school decisions
Jul. 2—AUSTIN — The Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced Tuesday the State Board of Education (SBOE) vote following Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath's recommendation to grant Generation 29 charters. Pending contract approval and the reconciliation of any final contingencies, the following four Generation 29 charter school applicants are slated to begin serving Texas public school ...
Mansfield HS alum Joseph Brown throws his way on to Team USA
Joseph Brown, Mansfield High School alumni, can now add Olympian to his resume. “It’s a dream come true,” Brown said. “It still hasn’t fully sunk in yet, but I am incredibly honored to have this opportunity to represent our country on the biggest stage!”. Brown told...
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...
Schlage Secures Tarrant County College
Tarrant County College is the sixth largest college or university in Texas. Founded in 1965, it has expanded from a single campus to an institution that soon will encompass six facilities serving more than 50,000 students in the Fort Worth area. With Tarrant’s growth outpacing its existing key system, the college knew it needed an entirely new system to handle its 10,000+ doors.
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...
Mansfield ISD adopts $3.1M deficit budget, approves 3% midpoint raises
Mansfield ISD is joining the statewide trend of school districts approving unbalanced budgets. Despite facing a $3.1 million deficit, trustees met the spending plan with positive attitudes at their June 25 meeting. A flip through the budget presentation showed Mansfield ISD consistently meeting its goals, as surrounding districts have lamented...
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...
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...
Big 12 Conference launches “Big 12 Beyond Borders” program
IRVING, Texas – Tuesday, Big 12 Conference has announced the launch of the Big 12 Beyond Borders program, set to debut in 2024. This two-year opportunity will immerse selected student-athletes in a variety of historical and cultural experiences in the U.S. and internationally. This year’s Big 12 Beyond Borders...
Hilltop Visits - R. Gerald Turner: SMU leaves no stone unturned
Welcome to the continuing series of On The Pony Express “Hilltop Visits”. Periodically, yours truly will be joined by major players within the SMU community to discuss where things are and where they hope to trend as this University joined the ACC on July 1. We were very...
Quantum for All Camp inspires high schoolers
Forget about band camps, art camps or sports camps. You want to find a camp where students have a passion, attend a Quantum for All camp. For the third-straight year, the district hosted a Quantum for All camp. This year’s camp, which is run in conjunction with the University of Texas at Arlington and the National Science Foundation, was at Young Junior High.
Friedlander: Everything there is to know about the ACC's newest member, SMU
It’s said that everything is bigger in Texas. That may or may not actually be the case. But as of today – Monday, July 1, 2024 – the ACC got just a little bit bigger thanks to the addition of a school from Texas. No, it doesn’t...
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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