By Carly Turner Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson, Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD) Superintendent Dr. Stephanie S. Elizalde, All Stars Project, Inc. (ASP) Senior Vice President Antoine Joyce-Roach and Junior League of Dallas President Lauren Combest welcomed thousands of students to the 30th Annual Dallas Mayor’s Back to School Fair on Friday, Aug. 7. […]
By Juliette Coulter Grant Halliburton Foundation and Center for BrainHealth, part of The University of Texas at Dallas, are partnering to present Journey: The Art and Legacy of Grant Halliburton, an exhibition on view September 8-25 at Center for BrainHealth, 2200 W. Mockingbird Ln. in Dallas. Presented during Grant Halliburton Foundation’s 20th anniversary year and […]
Dallas ISD is investing in the people who help students imagine a future in science, technology, engineering, or math. To help make that happen, the district partnered with the National Math and Science Initiative and the Texas Instruments Foundation to launch a STEM Leadership Workshop Series that will provide professional development for middle school counselors […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports For nearly 20 years, Dallas ISD Student Activities department has given students the opportunity to discover new passions through free extracurricular programs. More than 3,000 students participate in at least one extracurricular a year, averaging 500 to 600 per program. Recently, the highest engagement included chess, cheer, e-sports and UIL. Beyond […]
By Taylor Mayad Powell Building upon the mission of the Old Red Museum, Legacy Dallas – A Presentation of Dallas County’s Culture and History was officially unveiled August 6, featuring a permanent exhibit and dynamic online educational experience. The in-person exhibit, which showcases Dallas County by preserving its past, sharing its stories and bringing its […]
By Stephanie Patrick Drs. Britni Duffie, program aide in student affairs at Texas A&M University College of Dentistry in Dallas, and Dawn Miller McElroy, formerly a program aide, smile when someone mentions they’re new Class of 2026 dentists. […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports After Dallas ISD’s historic 2026 Bond Program passed, district leaders thanked voters, families, team members and the community for investing in the future of every student across the district. The next morning, district teams immediately began the work of turning the community’s vision into reality. To help the […]
From Staff Reports Public relations icon and esteemed member of the late Lady Bird Johnson’s brain trust, Martha Tiller (pictured) will share stories of her fascinating life at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, at the Allen Public Library. She will be interviewed by noted historian, author and TV producer Tom Keenan, program director for the […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Report Ten juniors and seniors are getting an early start to their future careers by spending their summer break climbing rooftops and exploring crawl spaces to learn about the behind the scenes work of the district’s Construction Services department. For six weeks under the guidance of district contract manager Joseph Rockett, they […]
By Chris Heinbaugh The AT&T Performing Arts Center (AT&T PAC) and Dallas Theater Center (DTC) announced this week exploratory plans to combine their organizations in a bold, forward-looking partnership designed to strengthen the future of the performing arts in Dallas while preserving the distinct artistic identities and missions of both institutions. At the core of […]