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 […]
The Dirk Nowitzki Foundation (DNF) today announced the celebrity participants for its eighth annual DNF Tennis Classic, taking place Saturday, Sept. 19 at Banner House at T Bar M in Dallas. Joining Dirk Nowitzki for an afternoon of exhibition-style tennis are Steve Nash, John Isner, DeMarcus Ware, Peja Stojakovic, Mark Knowles, Devin Harris, Michael Bennett, […]
By Nancy George When a suspected gas explosion displaced families from a Dallas apartment complex, SMU senior Bailey Kamau (pictured) learned first-hand how a nonprofit springs into action to help. Bailey was interning just blocks away at Mission Oak Cliff, which became a hub for the displaced families, organizing and distributing community donations. It was […]
By Mia Terraciano-Spence North Texas Giving Day season officially kicked off on Thursday, Aug. 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. Every day, local nonprofits across North Texas help families navigate challenges and build […]
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 […]