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 […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports When six new students first walked through the doors of Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School, they couldn’t have known the path would lead them to some of the nation’s most selective colleges. Students Keyri B., Sofia D., Aida F., Princess T., Cecilia S. and Marisol M. turned seven years […]
By Taylor Pulfer In celebration of Juanita Craft’s birthday, nominations for the Juanita Craft Humanitarian Awards are now open online. Established by the State Fair of Texas in 2018, the annual awards honor individuals and organizations across the DFW Metroplex who embody Mrs. Craft’s lifelong commitment to civil rights, social justice and community service. Born […]
A new year, a lasting legacy As we begin a new year, I am reminded that every January offers not just a fresh start, but an opportunity to reflect on the legacy we are actively shaping in District 3. The turn of the calendar invites us to consider how the choices we make today become […]
By Anna Clare Payne The 48th annual Chi Omega Christmas Market, held September 24-27, 2025, at Dallas Market Hall, welcomed more than 10,000 shoppers and 245 merchants and proved to be a tremendous success. As a result, the Dallas-area Chi Omega Alumnae was able to distribute a record-breaking $582,200 in critical funding to nine local […]
By Taylor Mayad The African American Museum, Dallas presents Icons of liberation: King and Mandela, an educational and interactive exhibit exploring the shared leadership values and global impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela. The exhibit opened Thursday, Jan. 15, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and will be on […]