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Students from Dream Art Academy in Carrollton and Richland High School swept six of the top 12 places in the Texas Junior Duck Stamp competition, including Best of Show. Read story.
Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
Warren's blog features a collection of highly personal and artfully decorated postcards mailed anonymously from around the world. Read story.
Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
Dr. Myers received her Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota. Read story.
Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
The system, Xirrus, provides secure remote connections with 75% fewer devices, cables, and switch ports, saving the district a substantial amount in equipment. Read story.
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009
With a shortage in qualified psychologists in Oak Cliff, one organization has taken charge to offer hope. Read story.
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009
Take a Veteran to School Day was created to honor veterans and build community partnerships while bringing history to life for students. Read story.
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009
Lewis Warren blew the room away with his piano skills. Read story.
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009
The play is based on the early life of Vincent Van Gogh. Read story.
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009
Oslo, you're going down!
An official Guinness adjudicator will be on hand to verify the simultaneous training of 4,500 local eighth-graders. Read story.
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009
They are among only 27 in the U.S. named national role models by Minority Access, Inc., a non-profit educational organization. Read story.
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009
Little Chapel-in-the-Woods at Texas Woman's University turns 70 this week. Read story.
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009
The approval removes the last official obstacle for the stadium's construction. Read story.
Friday, Oct. 30, 2009
The funding will be used to continue the Teacher Incentive Fund for one year. Read story.
Friday, Oct. 30, 2009
The Dallas Cowboys and United Way are showing kids the importance of staying in school and living healthy. Read story.
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009
Principals, teachers, and staff received $500 grant for personal use. Read story.
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009
Nash Elementary School students can receive full-tuition scholarships to Tarrant County College or UT Arlington if they meet certain requirements. About 75% of Nash's 250 students are considered economically disadvantaged. Read story.
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009
Natalie Ellis, who logged many hours on the case, is a junior in the criminology and criminal jurisprudence program. Read story.
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009
More than $2 million will go out to teachers this month who "show exceptional ability to improve student achievement."
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Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009
Tomlinson’s Touching Lives Foundation engages in a number of programs and activities designed to promote education, social, and cultural awareness. Read story.
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009
Since its dedication by First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt in 1939, the Little Chapel-in-the-Woods has been a place of tranquility and beauty on TWU’s Denton campus. Read story.
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009
An SMU tailgate includes a well-manicured courtyard, custom fit oxfords, venison sausages, and Pinot Grigio. Read story.
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009
He talks about his new film One Peace at a Time and The Nobelity Project. Read story.
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009
Among them was the new AT&T Performing Arts Center, which received the "community catalyst" award. Read story.
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009
His illustration, America the Raped, says more about the plight of the natural world (including humans, too) than millions of words can ever do. Read story.
Monday, Oct. 26, 2009
For A Journey to China, a Chinese language instructional program. Read story.
Friday, Oct. 23, 2009
If students vote “yes,” the senate must pass the bill before the end of the spring semester. If students vote “no,” the senate will not consider the bill until summer 2010 at earliest. Read story.
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009
Part of the Roadmap to Tree Planning and Planting initiative sponsored by the Texas Trees Foundation and AMEC Earth & Environment. Read story.
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009
Um, it's 2009, not 1909. Read story.
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009
Pinkston is their longtime rival. Read story.
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009
Academy Award-nominated screenwriter Guillermo Arriaga is the institute’s first artist-in-residence. Read story.
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009
The "Mark Wilson" Mountain View Magic Club is an official student organization at the college which seeks to promote student leadership and effective public speaking. Read story.
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009
The After School Academy is administered by Central Dallas Ministries under the leadership of Janet Morrison. Read story.
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009
She had recently retired from the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra after more than 30 years. Read story.
Monday, Oct. 19, 2009
Event are on October 23, 2009; December 4 and 5, 2009; and April 23 and 24, 2010. Read story.
Monday, Oct. 19, 2009
To increase awareness of the importance and variety of after-school programs. Read story.
Monday, Oct. 19, 2009
14 local foundations, including The Dallas Foundation, committed more than $1.3 million toward the effort. Read story.
Monday, Oct. 19, 2009
The special game, dubbed "Dig Pink," will take place on Thursday, October 22 at 7 p.m. Read story.
Friday, Oct. 16, 2009
The exhibit follows the journey of the immigrants from their arrival in Indianola, now a ghost town, to their new settlements such as Fredericksburg, New Braunfels, and Sisterdale. Read story.
Friday, Oct. 16, 2009
The media at the news conference seemed more interested in the Todd Willingham arson and execution issue than education. Read story.
Friday, Oct. 16, 2009
Texas Higher Education Commissioner Raymund A. Paredes and Texas Education Agency Commissioner Robert Scott are the keynote speakers. Read story.
Friday, Oct. 16, 2009
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