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This is Dena Dutchover, Dallas ISD educator that champions risk management excellence and helps students
Dallas, Texas – In her tenure of nearly a decade with the Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD), Dena Dutchover has ascended to a pivotal role as a coordinator within the Risk Management Department, a specialized unit operating under the aegis of Financial Services. Her remit encompasses the astute…
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Dallas parents and teachers speak up for equity
Dallas, Texas – In an ostensibly routine gathering characterized by the perusal of district reports and the bestowal of commendations upon educators and pupils alike, the DISD Board of Trustees found themselves navigating a landscape of both triumph and challenge. Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde assuaged public concerns by affirming that…
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Cooling crisis averted, Plano West students set to return to class Tuesday after A/C debacle
Plano, Texas – After an unplanned hiatus owing to the malfunction of its air conditioning system, Plano West Senior High School, an educational institution serving over 2,700 upperclassmen, is set to recommence its academic operations on Tuesday. The school was closed on Friday last week and Monday this week…
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No Smoke, No Vape: Dallas ISD, Frisco ISD get tough on Student Code of Conduct, crackdown on vaping in students
Dallas, Texas – In an unambiguous move to fortify its stance against vaping on educational premises, the Dallas Independent School District’s Board of Trustees has undertaken a meticulous overhaul of its Student Code of Conduct. This revision synchronizes the code with the stipulations laid out in Texas House Bill…
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New beginnings and classic hits celebration for Arlington’s Berry Elementary school grand opening
Arlington, Texas – In an august event slated for Monday, August 28, Arlington’s freshly minted Berry Elementary School will open its doors for an inaugural festivity imbued with the spirit of academic renewal and community unity. Esteemed musician Sir Earl Toon, commonly heralded as “Mr. Celebration,” and a pivotal…
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Grand Prairie counselor files lawsuit in Dallas County after she was forced to resign for reporting racial incident
Grand Prairie, Texas — In a lawsuit recently lodged in Dallas County, Gabriana Clay-White, a former counselor with the Grand Prairie Independent School District, alleges she was compelled to relinquish her position following her report of a grave incident involving a teacher and a special-needs student. The incident happened…
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Prosper ISD bold $2.8 Billion bond aims to transform the education landscape
Prosper, Texas – In a unanimous decision, the board of trustees of Prosper Independent School District (PISD) has given the green light for a bond election slated for November 7. This approval comes after meticulous deliberation by the district’s Long Range Planning Committee, which took into account demographic data,…
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Academic growth evident in spring STAAR scores, Frisco ISD students grades 2-8 show improvement
Frisco, Texas – Frisco Independent School District (FISD) students have demonstrated noteworthy progress in the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR), according to data released on August 16th. The results show considerable improvement in most subjects when measured against the previous year. “While we are pleased with…
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How Dallas and Fort Worth schools navigated the new STAAR in the first year with new format
Dallas, Texas – Upon initial examination, the STAAR test scores from year to year may appear to be largely consistent, with minor fluctuations across various categories. However, this year, there is a significant underlying factor that needs to be taken into account when evaluating these scores. STAAR underwent significant…
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Plano schools racing against time to arm marshals and meet state’s security requirements
Plano, Texas – In a bid to meet the new state requirements for armed security presence on all public school campuses, Plano Independent School District has chosen to implement the school marshal program. Despite its earnest effort to adhere to the mandate, the district, like many others, will not…