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Voters who live in Dallas ISD trustee districts 2, 4, 5 and 7 can choose who will represent them in the May 7 election. Residents who are eligible to vote but are not registered have until April 7 to do so. Find information here on how to register to vote in Dallas County. Four candidates are seeking the District 2 seat in a special election to fill the unexpired term of Mike Morath, who was appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott to be Texas Commissioner of Education. The winner will serve the remaining year of the term. Candidates are Mita Havlick, Carlos…

Parents and students will have an opportunity to talk to representatives from various colleges at a college fair on April 7. Parents and students can meet one-on-one with representatives from colleges and universities to discuss admission and financial aid opportunities at their respective institutions.   Register before the fair to make the most of your time onsite and ensure that colleges can follow up with you. Review the list of colleges that will be at the fair. Upon arrival at the fair, pick up a map to find your best-fitting colleges. Counselors will be available onsite to help you determine the colleges that…

The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum will accept applications from 2016, 2017, and 2018 high school graduates for “Camp 43: Leader of One, Leader of Many” now until April 29, 2016. “Understanding the concepts of personal values, principle-based decision making, leadership, and planning for the future are critical for a young person’s success, both professionally and personally,” said Alan C. Lowe, director of the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum. “I think we’ve done an excellent job this year filling Camp 43’s itinerary with wonderful, unique experiences for our students.” Held June 15-17, 2016, 25 high school…

Four Dallas Independent School District high school seniors have been named, by Mary Kay Inc. and the Junior League of Dallas (JLD), recipients of the third annual Women LEAD (Learn/Excel/Achieve Dream) Scholarship Program. The women’s organizations partnered to award $25,000 in scholarships to the female students last month. The 10 finalists from Emmett J. Conrad High School, South Oak Cliff High School, and Thomas Jefferson High School prepared a short speech based on the founding principles of Mary Kay Ash and the essay topic, “How do you make a difference in your community and what drives you to give back?”…

Interested in giving your child an opportunity to grow and develop as a global citizen by learning another language and interacting with diverse cultures? Make plans to attend the Dallas ISD Two-Way Dual Language Fair from 9 a.m. to noon on April 9 at Townview, which is located at 1201 E 8th St. Dallas ISD is creating global citizens every day by providing students with the opportunity to learn two languages. English speakers can learn Spanish, and Spanish speakers can learn English, in a program called the “Two-Way Dual-Language Program.” In this program, students learn to read, write, and think in…

Smart City Networks, a leading telecommunication provider for convention centers and meeting facilities, recently donated $10,000 to Maple Lawn Elementary to renovate the school’s soccer field. To celebrate the completion of the renovation, Maple Lawn Elementary staff took on students in a soccer game on Monday on the renovated field. Trustee Miguel Solis, Dallas City Councilman Adam Medrano, and Smart City Networks President Mark Haley were among the VIPs who joined staff and students in the soccer game. The students defeated the staff 4-1. After the game, Solis and Medrano thanked Smart City Networks for stepping up to help out a neighborhood school. “Our community is…

The Center for Digital Education has named Dallas ISD as a top school board/district in the nation for its use of technology. Dallas ISD was ranked among the top 10 large school districts in the survey. Now in its 12th year, the Digital School Districts Survey Awards recognize exemplary use of technology by school boards and districts. “This award is recognition and confirmation that Dallas ISD is doing good things with technology in the classroom and in communications within the district,” said Bob Moore, Dallas ISD Chief Technology Officer. The Digital School Districts Survey top-20 rankings are awarded to the…

Texans are asked to do four things this week: sweat more, shop healthy, serve their communities and pledge to support a healthier Texas. A kickoff event on Monday, April 4, at Dallas ISD’s Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson Elementary School fulfilled at least the first directive. The initiative is coordinated by nonprofit organization IT’S TIME TEXAS, which focuses on making a healthy lifestyle easier in the state. Students from the school and from campuses in Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD and DeSoto ISD also participated in the kickoff. All the students were encouraged by Baker Harrell, founder/CEO of IT’S TIME TEXAS, and also Michelle Riddell,…

Dallas ISD, in conjunction with the Texas Organizing Project, will hold four information sessions for parents, students and the community about the recent changes in the immigration policy and will provide experts in immigration matters to answer questions and provide additional information. The meetings, which go from 6–7:30 p.m., are happening: April 6: Thomas Jefferson High School, 4001 Walnut Hill Lane April 27: L.G. Pinkston High School, 2200 Dennison St. May 17: W.W. Samuell High School, 8928 Palisade Drive May 24: Sunset High School, 2120 W. Jefferson Blvd. What is DAPA? On Nov. 20, 2014, the president announced that, within six months, USCIS would begin…

Dallas ISD is expanding college opportunities for students, thanks to a partnership with the Dallas County Community College District. Students can earn a high school diploma and up to 60 college credit hours or an Associate of Applied Science degree in four years. Best of all, this opportunity comes tuition-free. Families are invited to attend a collegiate academy showcase to learn more about the academies and their college partners. The showcase will include campus tours. Here are the upcoming collegiate academy showcases: JAMES MADISON COLLEGIATE ACADEMY* Tuesday, April 5 • 6–7 p.m. El Centro College (West) 3330 N. Hampton Road…