From Dallas ISD Staff Reports Clifton W.’s school day looks a little different than most. When he arrives at Franklin D. Roosevelt High School of Innovation, Clifton’s first class isn’t about a book or in a lecture. Instead, he heads to the weight room, where he focuses on strength, agility and fitness exercises designed to […]
By Taylor Mayad Powell Celebrating African American literacy, culture and history, the 21st annual Tulisoma South Dallas Book Fair returns Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at the African American Museum, Dallas in historic Fair Park (3536 Grand Ave., Dallas, TX 75210). Free and open to the public, the family-friendly fair features readings and […]
By Chris Kelley This November, Dallas will transform into a living canvas of compassion as the city unites for Dallas Kindness Week November 9–15. This celebration is anchored by World Kindness Day on Thursday, Nov. 13 with a New York Times columnist keynote speaker and culminates in a public Kindness Festival in the Dallas Arts […]
By Taylor Pulfer The 77th Annual Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction stole many hearts at this year’s State Fair of Texas. The Auction kicked off on Friday, Oct. 3, with the sale of the Grand Champion Market Steer. This year’s prize-winning steer was purchased by longtime State Fair donor Frank Deel and family with their […]
Alex Sanger Preparatory is launching a new Book Buddy and Math Mentor Program to help K-2 students with reading and math. Through this program, teachers will identify students, and volunteers will work one-on-one with their assigned student for 30 minutes on a weekly basis throughout the school year. The students’ class schedules will dictate when […]
Building a legacy of student success With the new school year in full swing, I want to welcome back all our students, families and educators. Each new year adds to the legacy we are building in Dallas ISD and in each of our District 3 schools: a legacy of hard work, growth and belief in […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports At Woodrow Wilson High School, school spirit sounds different to every student. For senior cheerleader Daniela R., she proves every day that Wildcat pride can be expressed in ways beyond words. Daniela was born hard-of-hearing, but she’s never let that stop her. She joined the Woodrow cheerleading team as a […]
The Dallas Mavericks and Uptown Dallas, Inc. celebrated the unveiling of the newly renovated basketball court at Griggs Park this week. Mavs players Dwight Powell and Caleb Martin joined CEO Rick Welts and Uptown Dallas, Inc. Executive Director Kelem Butts for the ribbon-cutting ceremony, which was followed by a Mavs Academy basketball clinic for children […]
By Rosanne Lewis Dallas CASA will honor Goldman Sachs with the Jan and Judge Barefoot Sanders Champion of Children Award for its commitment to bettering the lives of Dallas children. The award will be presented at the Champion of Children Award Dinner on October 9 at The Fairmont Dallas. All funds raised at the event […]
By Becky Mayad The African American Museum, Dallas announced this week major funding support from the State of Texas and Google to preserve and digitize the Museum’s extensive collection gathered throughout the institution’s 50-year history. The Texas Historical Commission has awarded a $3 million grant, alongside support from Google, to launch a long-term commitment to […]