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North Texas students soar in national art contest

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

PostSecret Project creator Frank Warren to speak at UT Arlington

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. Shelly Myers named executive director for Westlake Academy Foundation

Dr. Myers received her Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota. Read story.

Friday, Nov. 6, 2009

Plano ISD deploys new wireless network for their 53,000 students

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

New clinic offers relief to Oak Cliff

With a shortage in qualified psychologists in Oak Cliff, one organization has taken charge to offer hope. Read story.

Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009

Grand Prairie students to "Take a Veteran to School" Friday

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

TEDxSMU performance: Lewis Warren

Lewis Warren blew the room away with his piano skills. Read story.

Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009

UNT Dance and Theatre brings Van Gogh to life with Vincent in Brixton

The play is based on the early life of Vincent Van Gogh. Read story.

Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009

City of Arlington will use Cowboys Stadium for world-record CPR training attempt

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

Three from Texas Woman's University named national role models by Minority Access

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

Historic building in Denton is recognized for its significance to community

Little Chapel-in-the-Woods at Texas Woman's University turns 70 this week. Read story.

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009

Texas Higher Education Board approves new UNT football stadium plan

The approval removes the last official obstacle for the stadium's construction. Read story.

Friday, Oct. 30, 2009

Dallas ISD to receive $7.9 million in Recovery Act grants

The funding will be used to continue the Teacher Incentive Fund for one year. Read story.

Friday, Oct. 30, 2009

Dallas Cowboys helping to tackle childhood obesity

The Dallas Cowboys and United Way are showing kids the importance of staying in school and living healthy. Read story.

Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009

Dallas-based Catholic Foundation awards 14 Work of Heart Awards to local educators

Principals, teachers, and staff received $500 grant for personal use. Read story.

Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009

UT Arlington to partner on new scholarship promise

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

UT Arlington Innocence Network helps free two wrongly convicted men

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

Fort Worth ISD teachers rewarded for exceptional teaching with peak in paychecks

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

LaDainian Tomlinson’s Touching Lives Foundation moves to Sundance Square

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

Preserving a Texas treasure: TWU raises funds to maintain Little Chapel-in-the-Woods

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

Photos: Tailgating on The Boulevard at SMU

An SMU tailgate includes a well-manicured courtyard, custom fit oxfords, venison sausages, and Pinot Grigio. Read story.

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009

TEDxSMU releases first video talk: Turk Pipkin

He talks about his new film One Peace at a Time and The Nobelity Project. Read story.

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009

Nine north Texas businesses honored for positively affecting community and economy

Among them was the new AT&T Performing Arts Center, which received the "community catalyst" award. Read story.

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009

Fort Worth community remembers local artist Don Ivan Punchatz

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

Dallas Schools Television wins Lone Star EMMY Award

For A Journey to China, a Chinese language instructional program. Read story.

Friday, Oct. 23, 2009

Same-sex Homecoming bill at University of North Texas left to student vote

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

Dallas ISD's W.W. Samuell High School students and staff plant 50 trees on campus

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

Lewisville ISD says only print or broadcast media have right to cover the district

Um, it's 2009, not 1909. Read story.

Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009

Carter High football team raising money for injured Pinkston defensive back Jared Williams

Pinkston is their longtime rival. Read story.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009

UNT launches art institute

Academy Award-nominated screenwriter Guillermo Arriaga is the institute’s first artist-in-residence. Read story.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009

Mountain View College to present Theater of Magic

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

Dallas South News teams up with Roseland After School Academy for Junior Reporter Program

The After School Academy is administered by Central Dallas Ministries under the leadership of Janet Morrison. Read story.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009

Longtime Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra flutist Karen Adrian died

She had recently retired from the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra after more than 30 years. Read story.

Monday, Oct. 19, 2009

Dallas Children's Theater hosts educational symposium focusing on creative process and learning differences

Event are on October 23, 2009; December 4 and 5, 2009; and April 23 and 24, 2010. Read story.

Monday, Oct. 19, 2009

Afterschool community rally taking place Thursday at George W. Carver Learning Center

To increase awareness of the importance and variety of after-school programs. Read story.

Monday, Oct. 19, 2009

Dallas-area foundations commit funds to improve school readiness among low-income children

14 local foundations, including The Dallas Foundation, committed more than $1.3 million toward the effort. Read story.

Monday, Oct. 19, 2009

Eastfield College volleyball team to play special breast cancer awareness game

The special game, dubbed "Dig Pink," will take place on Thursday, October 22 at 7 p.m. Read story.

Friday, Oct. 16, 2009

Eastfield College Library to present “Lone Star and Eagle: German Immigration to Texas” exhibit

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

Governor Rick Perry announces science and math proposal in Richardson; press changes the subject

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 education commissioners to lead Educational Policy Summit at UT Arlington

Texas Higher Education Commissioner Raymund A. Paredes and Texas Education Agency Commissioner Robert Scott are the keynote speakers. Read story.

Friday, Oct. 16, 2009

Today

The Wonderful Sounds of Music With the Von Trapp Children Bass Performance Hall will be alive with The Sound of Music! The actual great-grandchildren of Maria and Captain von Trapp give their last performance today. More info

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