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Applications for Student Aid FAFSA and TASFA are now open!
0Every year, the federal government and the State of Texas allocate hundreds of millions of dollars in grants and loans for college students. Students who plan to attend a college or university during the 2023–2024 academic year can request funds to pay for higher education costs by submitting two forms: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA). The 2023–24 FAFSA and TASFA form opened on October 1st. January 15th is the priority deadline for both federal (FAFSA) and state (TASFA) financial aid. Applicants may be eligible to receive more funds if…
Two Dallas ISD schools selected for Exhibit of School Architecture
0The Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) and Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) selected Jill Stone Elementary School at Vickery Meadow and Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School as projects for the 2022-23 Exhibit of School Architecture. TASA and TASB announced that 55 projects will be included in this exhibit of new and renovated Texas school facilities, which includes projects from 36 school districts and two colleges that were submitted by 16 architectural firms. Eligible projects are newly constructed or renovated public education facilities completed in the past five years and not previously submitted in this annual exhibit. Students at Jill…
Dallas ISD wins 2022 TAEA District of Distinction Award
0The Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) awarded the 2022 District of Distinction Award to Dallas ISD for the second year in a row. Fifty-nine districts received the honor for providing a well-rounded education that advocates and integrates visual arts curriculum to inspire creativity and build social emotional learning that connect learners to their community and beyond. TAEA is the leading advocate for the visual arts in the state. The organization has previously honored outstanding TAEA members for work in their classrooms and districts. This is the fourth year that TAEA is honoring districts that meet rigorous criteria as evidenced from…
Marvin E. Robinson School of Business and Management held school renaming ceremony
0The Marvin E. Robinson School of Business and Management at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center hosted a school renaming ceremony Friday. This renowned high school magnet program, formerly known as School of Business and Management at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center, was named after the late Dr. Marvin E. Robinson. Among the speakers during the ceremony were Principal Joseph Pouncy, United States Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, City of Dallas Mayor Pro Tem Carolyn King Arnold, members of the Robinson family, Dallas ISD Trustee Maxie Johnson and alumni fromSouthern University – Robinson’s alma mater. “I’ve Seen evidence at this location of…