By Taylor Pulfer For more than 600 Texas youth exhibitors, the Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction represents the culmination of months of hard work, dedication and dreams for the future. For the hundreds of State Fair of Texas volunteers and generous donors who support them, it represents the culmination of a year-round commitment to helping […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports Every week at Bryan Adams High School Leadership Academy, students in Baile Con Nosotros come together in celebration of dance and culture. It all started in 2021, when, in between periods, students began listening to cultural music and dancing in Ellyn Stroud’s classroom at Robert T. Hill Middle School. After seeing […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports The Dallas Education Foundation is celebrating the first book vending machines of the school year. Thanks to the Dallas Education Foundation and the generosity of our community partners, more Dallas ISD students will experience the excitement of selecting and owning books. Additional recipients will be selected throughout the school year, bringing […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports As digital learning tools continue to shape modern education, Dallas ISD is implementing Classroom Screen Time Guidelines for students of all grades to safeguard their learning experiences. “Dallas ISD takes screen time concerns seriously,” Angie Gaylord, chief of Academic Services, said. “Instead of increasing device usage, Dallas ISD has enforced strict […]
The Junior League of Dallas (JLD) was recently honored with three prestigious awards from the Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI), including the 2026 Excellence Award, the organization’s highest honor, the Circle of Distinction and the Community Impact Award. On Monday, Sept. 14, Melanie Schild, CEO of the Association of Junior Leagues International, and Diane […]
New heights, new beginnings A new school year is an opportunity to celebrate how far we have come while setting our sights on what comes next. In District 3, we are beginning the 2026–2027 school year with much to celebrate, and even more to build upon. Recent state accountability results show Dallas ISD continuing to […]
By Juliette Coulter What do Texas first ladies, a pair of high heels, a World War II flight jacket, Florence Nightingale and Frito Pie have in common? They’re among the unexpected stories and artifacts that come together in “Blazing New Trails,” each illuminating a different chapter in a larger story of women’s achievement — with […]
By Katy Spartz “There’s a place for everyone,” said Chris Ritchie, PTA president. “We have opportunities for people who can spare 30 minutes a week, who can only help in the evenings or on weekends, or who can volunteer just once a semester. And if you have a particular skill or interest you’d like to […]
By Mia Terraciano-Spence Communities Foundation of Texas’ North Texas Giving Day season kicked off on August 27 and culminates on Thursday, Sept. 17. Communities Foundation of Texas and White Rock Lake Weekly are once again highlighting nonprofits that serve the White Rock Lake area. For many children, a brighter future starts with something simple: a […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports For Dallas ISD’s youngest students, early education isn’t just about academics. It’s a chance to eliminate possible fears of starting school for the first time, manage emotions and build a trusted community away from home where students feel loved, welcomed and supported. And now, through the universal pre-K program, Dallas ISD […]