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Dallas ISD huddles up with United Way; $80K is the goal (video)
0When marching bands, drum lines and cheerleaders come out, you know something special is about to pop off, which was the case this morning at United Way of Metropolitan Dallas headquarters as Dallas ISD staff gathered to kick off its employee giving campaign. The goal this year is $80,000, which goes to support the many United Way programs that directly benefit Dallas ISD students and families. These programs include: after-school, scouting, early childhood, parent education, college and career readiness, homeless education, summer camps, mentoring, STEM, tutoring and many more programs. Go here to learn about Dallas ISD’s United Way employee…
Dallas County Promise offers free tuition to DCCCD colleges
0Seniors who attend nearly all of Dallas ISD’s comprehensive high schools may apply to receive free tuition at any Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) college through the recently announced Dallas County Promise program. With Dallas County Promise, students will receive free tuition at a DCCCD college and the opportunity to receive transfer scholarships to UNT Dallas and SMU. The first year begins with 31 area high schools and is planned to expand to other schools with the help of additional partnerships. Graduating seniors at nearly every comprehensive high school in Dallas ISD, as well as those attending Kathlyn Gilliam …
Distinguished Hillcrest alumni celebrated for accomplishments
0From a real estate titan to the founder of one of the most successful scrap metal recycling businesses in the country, outstanding Hillcrest High School alumni were recognized at a special ceremony. The Hillcrest High School Alumni Association recognized the Hillcrest High School Distinguished Alumni Class of 2017 on Oct. 18. About 200 people attended the celebration. Here are the brief bios of the Distinguished Alumni Class: Joan LaPrelle Eleazer, class of ’66 A graduate of the University of Texas, Joan is a Titan in the real estate profession. Joan is one of the top realtors in the country. Her commitment…
Innovative partnership to bring housing, support for unsheltered students
0Every night an estimated 100 Dallas ISD unsheltered (homeless) students have to sleep in cars, campgrounds, abandoned buildings, and park benches. These are “unaccompanied” unsheltered high school students, meaning they are without parent or legal guardian and don’t have a home. Dallas ISD is partnering with Promise House, CitySquare and Social Venture Partners Dallas under the program After8toEducate to bring a first-of-its-kind service to address the needs of these vulnerable students and other unsheltered city youth. The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted to support this initiative by repurposing the now vacant Fannie C. Harris Elementary School near Fair Park…