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Capital One and 724 Dallas ISD NAF students have set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ for the largest programming lesson! At a “Monster Coding Jam” session, these scary smart ninth-graders kicked off Techweek Dallas by learning the basics of app creation and developing their very own “monster mash” gaming app. The previous record was held by a programming class of 712 participants, organized by the Lithuanian MEP Antanas Guoga, on Sept. 9, 2016, in Vilnius, Lithuania. As a part of Future Edge DFW, Capital One’s commitment to help the region get ready for tomorrow, today, Capital One associates and other volunteers helped give students hands-on experience…

During the PTA Fall Carnival, two Charles Rice Learning Center students dressed up as the presidential candidates—and a secret service agent, for good measure—to encourage parents to vote. Skye Turner was Hillary Clinton, Jakorian Jackson was Donald Trump, and Brandon Johnson played the very serious secret service officer. Eighty-five Dallas ISD elementary schools will be used as polling locations on Tuesday, Nov. 8.

The 4th annual Cougars Running Wild 5K and 1-mile Fun Run is set for Saturday, Nov. 12, beginning and ending at Dallas ISD’s Bryan Adams High School. Besides promoting exercise and a healthy lifestyle, the event raises funds for the school’s PTSA to support students and teachers. Runners of all ages are invited and encouraged to participate. Register online here. Packet pickup is Nov. 10-11 at Luke’s Locker, 7317 Gaston Ave., or on race day at the school.

The Commercial Real Estate Women network, or CREW, hosted 64 Dallas ISD students in a mock development competition called CREW Careers. The competition is designed to provide high school girls an introduction into commercial real estate and the various job functions that support the industry. Prior to the competition, students went on a walking tour of the CityLine development in Richardson. At the competition, teams were assigned a property type and worked with CREW volunteers to develop a plan that would fit in with the CityLine Development. Watch the above video to learn more.

Las escuelas Rosemont han lanzado una iniciativa nueva para niños saludables, “Kids on the Move” en colaboración con el Instituto Cooper. La misión del programa “Kids on the Move” es sencilla: promover la salud y el bienestar a largo plazo concentrando la atención en niños de edad escolar y sus familias. Como parte de las actividades del programa “Kids on the Move”, algunas de las familias de Rosemont se han reunido durante el fin de semana para participar en Sunday Family Fun Walks. Cada caminata dominical incluye una caminata de tres millas alrededor de los dos planteles escolares y dentro…

The Oncor Mayor’s Race 5K is set for Saturday, Dec. 10, starting at the base of Reunion Tower. Once again, Dallas ISD students and staff can participate at no cost if they sign up through their schools. Forms from schools must be received by Dallas ISD Health and PE by Nov. 11. Each participant will receive a free T-shirt, those who finish will receive a finisher medallion and no-cost bus rides will be available to and from the event. PE teachers who sign up the highest percentages of students in their schools to participate have a chance to receive cash…

Early voting began on Oct. 24 and, already, some Dallas ISD students haven taken to the polls as a first-time voter. Students from Lincoln High School and Communications/Humanities Magnet received a standing ovation from poll workers as they cast their ballots at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center. In September and October, a number of women groups from the Lincoln community registered students who would be eligible to vote in time for the November election. Sheila Walker, community liaison at Lincoln, carried out an idea she has long hoped for. “I not only wanted to make sure they were registered,…

The 10th Annual Junius Heights Home Tour will showcase six homes and also a tour of Dallas ISD’s Woodrow Wilson High School. The tour is set for 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6. The tour also includes  the Arts & Crafts Fair and a raffle at the Lakewood Library. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 the day of the event. Find information here: www.juniusheights.org/home-tour. Junius Heights is the largest historic district in Dallas, with a total of 700 homes.

Dallas ISD’s African American Success Initiative has partnered with the Dallas Yoga Center owners Daniel and David Sunshine and Karletha Gundy, a certified yoga instructor and founder of Push Through Coaching, to offer an amazing experience through Mindfulness training. “The goal of this partnership is to support the work of the principals and teachers in an effort to mitigate classroom disruptions while providing meaningful tools and techniques to stimulate learning and increase focus,” said Jamila Thomas, a Dallas ISD AASI coordinator. “Ultimately, as this partnership grows, parent and family engagement will become a critical piece through this opportunity in our…

In celebration of Halloween, the community of Anne Frank Elementary School united in one of the most creative events under the stars for the annual Trunk or Treat event. Twelve-year-old special guest Nashville singer Taylor Gayle opened the ceremony with an original song inspiring young students to write their own music. A hundred princesses and superheroes danced enthusiastically around her, eagerly awaiting the opening of the gates to the Trunk-or-Treat lot. There, in the parking lot, hard-working teacher and parent volunteers decorated cars with themes such as Candy Land, Jurassic Park, and even a spectacular pirate ship. The students were invited…