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Yaresi Rodriguez, a student at A. Maceo Smith New Tech High School, had not given much thought to her future personal budget. Rodriguez lives at home, so her parents cover the necessary expenses. However, life after high school is rapidly approaching—along with the groceries, bills, loans, and other necessary costs that come with it—and Rodriguez knows she needs to learn how to manage a personal budget, sooner rather than later. “I know when I move out and start paying my own bills, it might be overwhelming,” she said. Rodriguez said a financial literacy event presented Friday by Capital One Bank…

Trinidad “Trini” Garza Early College High School, a 2015 National Blue Ribbon School, is widely considered a model early college high school. So it’s no surprise the school received a grant last week from the Texas Education Agency to help teach and show other schools what makes Trini Garza such an outstanding early college high school. The $28,000 grant from TEA will allow Trini Garza ECHS to host open houses and five site visits so educators and school leadership teams can visit the school in person. Trini Garza ECHS will also host webinars on topics such as strategies for success;…

Karolyn Brown, a teacher at Mt. Auburn Elementary School, has been honored with the Mirabeau B. Lamar Annual Award by the Grand Lodge of Texas, 14th District Masters, Wardens and Secretaries Association. Brown was one of only 18 educators and students in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to receive the award.

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…