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Piedmont G.L.O.B.A.L. Academy celebrates a new name and academic focus (video)
0The answer to the question, “What’s in a name?” depends on who you’re asking. In the case of students at the newly named Piedmont G.L.O.B.A.L. Academy, the answer is “a lot.” Students and community members in the Piedmont neighborhood in Pleasant Grove gathered at the former John B. Hood Middle School on Oct. 6 to celebrate the school’s new name and academic focus. The celebration was the culmination of more than six months of effort. Principal LaTonya Lockhart said the more her Hispanic and African American students learned about the school’s original namesake, Confederate General John B. Hood, the more questions they raised. When…
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Congressman visits Arcadia Park Elementary as part of Principal For a Day (video)
0Congressman Marc Veasey participated in Principal For a Day this year, and he got an inside look into Arcadia Park Elementary School. Veasey talked with students, met staff members and teachers, and spent time seeing what happens inside the classroom. “I think that all members of congress should take the time to come out to their schools, find out exactly what is going on in them, because it’s the future of our country, literally,” Veasey said. “To all the students and teachers in Dallas ISD, thank you for everything you do. Please keep working hard.” Principal For a Day provides community…
Principal For a Day strengthens partnerships with business, civic leaders
0Dallas ISD’s Principal for a Day got off to a great start on Tuesday! The event provides community and business leaders with a behind-the-scenes look at the local education system. Dallas Regional Chamber and Capital One help sponsor the annual event that this year sees more than 200 volunteers leading schools across the district. The Principals For a Day have the opportunity to shadow local principals, meet with students, read to classes, attend student performances, and participate in a number of other activities that make up a typical school day.
Event celebrates opening of Solar Preparatory School for Girls
0District officials, parents, community members and representatives from organizations partnering with the new Solar Preparatory School for Girls celebrated the school’s opening on Wednesday, Oct. 5. The school launched in August in the former James Bonham Elementary School building on Henderson Avenue. This year, the school serves girls in kindergarten through second grade. Each subsequent year will add a grade, ultimately making the school a K-8 campus. Khloe Scurry of Dallas ISD’s Office of Transformation and Innovation welcomed guests and gave an overview of the school. Solar Prep features project-based learning focusing on science, engineering, technology and mathematics. Mike Koproswski,…