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Students face uncertain future after Dallas barber school suddenly closes
A Dallas barber school is coming under fire after closing suddenly this week, leaving students concerned they could be out thousands of dollars invested in the program. Blade Craft Barber Academy had been operating on Main Street in Deep Ellum. On Tuesday, NBC 5 asked the school’s owner how they’re working to correct the situation.
Dallas ISD principals told to continue their current focus going into next school year
Walking on newly shined tile floors, there were cheers and high fives. The welcome-backs weren't for students but for Dallas ISD principals. Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde spearheads these welcome backs often revealing new curriculum, data, and big plans. She sat on the sidelines this time with no voice, but her staff told teachers the big plan is to just keep at it.
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...
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.
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 the Dallas Independent School District. Districts are always looking for teachers, said Emily...
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.
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.
Beginner Spanish for Adults-Warmack Library
Improve vocabulary and language skills in these lessons taught by a Tarrant County College professor. Registration begins May 4: Email Cplemmons@gptx.org. Betty Warmack Library, 760 Bardin Rd, Grand Prairie, 75052, View Map.
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.
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....
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...
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...
US investigating Dallas school district, Sacramento State under Title VI
On Monday afternoon, the Dallas Independent School District posted on social media that it was the subject of a Dallas Morning News article, about how University of North Texas at Dallas students will be residents in elementary schools in the district. “Dallas ISD in the news,” the district wrote, using a newspaper icon.
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