Legacy in motion Legacy may begin with those who came before us, but it grows stronger through the commitment, courage and countless hours of hard work our students invest in every day. At Bryan Adams High School Leadership Academy, that legacy of excellence is alive and growing through the Belles and the DanceVersity Hip Hop […]
By Nancy George In the Scrub-a-Dubs laundromat in East Dallas, three-year-old Noah selects a book from a well-stocked bookshelf, then settles in a chair just his size to flip the pages. His grandmother folds clothes nearby. SMU sophomore Ryland Adzich created the Scrub-a-Dubs library to encourage children’s reading in everyday spaces. “Habits are built at […]
The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce (GEDCC) announced this week that nominations are now open for the annual Teacher of the Year Awards. This program is dedicated to honoring exceptional educators in East Dallas who go above and beyond to provide an outstanding education and inspire their students every day. GEDCC is specifically looking […]
SMU welcomed the community to campus last weekend for Stories That Connect Us, an event led by the Department of English exploring how storytelling connects people across North Texas. Dallas Hall became part of the experience, serving as the backdrop for a large-scale projection that highlighted original work and community voices in a new and […]
By Haley DiFonzo The 100th Anniversary of the Music Hall at Fair Park at Broadway Dallas’ 2026 Gala, featuring a full performance of “The Great Gatsby,” raised a record-breaking $1.2 million in support of Broadway Dallas’ education and community outreach programs. On Saturday, Feb. 21, Gala Chairs Phil and Toni Sanders, with Honorary Chairs John […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports During National School Counseling Week, Dallas ISD recognizes educators who support students’ academic success while nurturing their social and emotional well-being. At Frank Guzick Elementary School, counselor Elizabeth Reed-Smith is creating a student-centered program that helps young learners understand their emotions and build confidence. After nearly 20 years in the […]
By Stephanie Patrick Texas A&M University College of Dentistry in Dallas is accepting applications for BIBS summer research program until February 27. Planning a career in dentistry, Christine Tran searched for a research program at a dental college to fill the summer lull between her junior and senior years while a student at the University […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved a $6.2 billion bond proposal that will go to voters in May. The proposal, which was developed over the past year with the help of the Citizens Bond Steering Committee, will: build 26 brand-new replacement schools; renovate and modernize all campuses; remove the […]
By Leigh Hopkins Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT) is bringing world-class dance directly into Texas classrooms this Black History Month with the return of its statewide virtual student matinee initiative. Made possible through support from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Katherine Carmody Trust, the program offers complimentary virtual access to Title I […]
By Annie Chu Lyda Hill Philanthropies (LHP) has awarded a gift to Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD), through the Dallas Education Foundation, to support the launch of Learning Voyages, a new districtwide passport program designed to expand access to high-quality, off-campus learning experiences for students across the district. Learning Voyages connects classroom instruction to […]