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The Dallas Independent School District is hosting a second meeting to discuss proposed changes to attendance boundaries in the Wynnewood North neighborhood that will impact Felix G. Botello, Margaret B. Henderson, and Harrell Budd elementary schools for the 2016-2017 school year. Parents and community members are encouraged to ask questions and share their opinions. When: 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 17 Where: Buckner Wynnewood Family Hope Center 2006 Didsbury Circle Dallas, TX 75224 Related stories: Beginner’s Guide to proposed attendance boundary changes for 2016-17 – Click here

Lydia Degollado is a fourth-grade bilingual teacher at Pleasant Grove Elementary School who specializes in science and writing. Degollado has 13 years of classroom experience and is dedicated to continuing her development as an educator in order to better serve her students. Degollado says the love and support she has received from her own parent, colleagues, mentors and teachers has continued to fuel her drive in the profession. What motivates/inspires you? My main motivation are my students. I love to watch their eyes light up when they have an idea, or when they finally understand a concept they have been struggling…

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At the start of each school year, C.A. Tatum Jr. Elementary School Principal Juan Pecina has the opportunity to meet with the sons of his school’s namesake. “They always meet with me at the beginning of the year to ask what we need,” said Pecina.  “This year, I told them I needed college pennants. They purchased them. I told them I wanted to take the students to a college. They said ‘Our dad went to SMU. We’re going to try to make it happen.’” Thursday, the late C.A. Tatum’s sons, C.A. Tatum III and Henry, did just that—potentially opening up…

Parents and students in the South Oak Cliff area and feeder pattern can receive free blood pressure, vision and glucose tests, immunizations for eligible children (two months through 18 years of age), and free glasses for students in kindergarten through eighth grade during the Celebrate South Oak Cliff Prep U Super Saturday. The event is happening Saturday, May 14 from 9 a.m.–noon at South Oak Cliff High School, 3601 S. Marsalis Ave. In addition to free health screenings, parents and students can enjoy free food and drinks, giveaways, face painting and more. To receive free immunizations, eligible children must bring…

What does being your best self mean? Or how can one be brave? Those answers and more will captivate an audience filled with young women who will attend the upcoming #BestSelf event on Saturday, May 14, hosted by the Dallas Women’s Foundation. Students from Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School are among participants to attend the sold out event at the Plano Centre. This year, keynote speaker Rachel Simmons, will empower young participants from the topic of “Being your #BestSelf and Being Brave”. Simmons, an author, educator and coach, will offer various workshops throughout the event including one designed…

Dallas ISD is excited announce the McNair Summer Science and Enrichment Camp to be held at Ronald E. McNair Elementary School located at 3150 E. Bainbridge Drive. The McNair Summer Science and Enrichment Camp is a fun, science-based summer program facilitated by Dallas ISD educators, Mad Science and the Boys and Girls Club that will allow students to explore hands-on scientific concepts, participate in enrichment activities such as art, music and character-building and participate in weekly fieldtrips which include: The Dallas Arboretum Trinity River Audubon Texas Discovery Gardens The Perot Museum Students at the following campuses are eligible to attend…

W.W. Samuell High School is known for its high academic standards and excellent extracurricular activities. One feature of the school is its Early College High School program, which lets students earn an associate’s degree for free while still in high school. “The partnership with Eastfield College (for our Early College High School Program) is wonderful,” Samuell High School Principal John Vega said. “Our students transition as 11th graders to Eastfield and take their 11th- and 12th-grade college courses along with their high school courses on the Eastfield campus. They get a true college experience.” Many Samuell High School graduates go on to…

Seniors receiving thousands of dollars in scholarships; a day of appreciation for those on the front lines of student health; and a Texas Rangers-sized donation were just three of the great things that happened this week. The above video will fill you in on those great pieces of news—and much more—in only 108 seconds! Super scholars These two seniors from Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts received a Presidential-sized recognition. (Read this) The State Fair of Texas awarded 91 seniors $6,000 scholarships. (Read this) Deloitte and the Northern Texas PGA awarded these six seniors $20,000 scholarships.…

Growing up in a low-income, single-parent household, Vernon Johnson learned early the value of education and philosophical inquiry. He was a bright student from the start, participating in Talented and Gifted programs throughout elementary and middle school. As a student at the Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet, Johnson and his debate partner, Crayton Gerst, consistently broke district debate records and were the first team in Dallas ISD history to attend and qualify twice to the Tournament of Champions, the most prestigious and competitive high school debate tournament. And that’s just the beginning of Johnson’s accomplishments. After he graduates this month,…